What Does the Green Dot Mean on Snapchat?
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You are using Snapchat, but you don’t see different emojis and signs? That’s impossible because Snapchat is all about Emojis and different signs. One indicator that is confusing new users nowadays is the Green Dot, which appears on the avatar of the users in the “Add Friends” section. If you are confused and want to know what this Dot means, we are here to help you; in this guide, we will explain everything about the Green Dot.
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Green Dot – Meaning Explained
Green Dot appears on top of the avatar of users on the “Add Friends” page, which means that the user has used Snapchat in the last 24 hours. Here, I want to clarify one thing: this Green Dot does not tell you the exact timing, like when the user was last active or whether he is currently active or not.
If you do not see any Green Dot on the user’s avatars, then most probably, they have turned off the Activity Indicator in the settings, or they were not active in the last 24 hours.
Green Dot in the Chat Section
Many users are confused and they think that if they or their friends are active on Snapchat at the same time, they will see a Green Dot there also. But currently, the activity indicator (Green Dot) does not appear in chats. So, if someone tells you that Green Dot means the user is currently active, share this guide with them.
Steps To Disable Green Dot (Activity Indicator) in Snapchat?
If you also want the other users not to see this Green Dot on your avatar in the add friends section on their profiles, then you can disable the activity indicator.
- Open the Snapchat app on your phone and go to our Profile by tapping on your Avatar.
- Now, on the upper right side, there is a settings icon( A Gear icon ⚙️); tap on it.
- Scroll down until you see the privacy section, and in it at the 7th number, you will see the option for Activity Indicator: tap on it.
- Now, a new page will open; you can disable this Green Dot, and after that, no one will see this Green Dot on your profile.
Final Notes
I hope you know about this Green Dot very well now. In my opinion, it is a great feature offered by Snapchat because by seeing the activity indicator, you can decide whether you want to contact that person or not. However, Snapchat should bring this feature in the chat section also.
If you want to lean half-swipe on Snapchat, then read our article on it.
FAQs
Does Green Dot Mean the User is still active?
No, it only means he was active in the last 24 hours.
How long does the green dot on Snapchat last?
The green dot only lasts for 24 hours.
