Are you tired of being bombarded with unwanted Snapchat keystroke notifications? If so, you are not alone. A good number of Snapchat lovers find tons of keystroke notifications quite annoying.
In this article, we'll show you how to turn off those pesky Snapchat keystroke notifications on a range of devices.
How to Tell if Someone is Typing on Snapchat
As soon as someone starts writing you a message, you will receive a notification on the app that a new message is imminent. Some people find this totally unnecessary. But it can get even more annoying because the notification persists even if the sender stops typing and doesn't actually send the message to you.
Snapchat is programmed so that simply putting a space in the text field triggers a notification to the recipient of the intended message. But therein lies the problem, because sometimes a user mistakenly types on the text field. This means that you will receive a notification, but your friend will not write.
Can I turn off typing notifications on Snapchat?
You will inevitably get the knock notification on Snapchat after you start a conversation with one of your contacts. Unfortunately, there is no option (as of December 2022) to disable this pop-up notification for all your contacts.
However, you can turn off message notifications for individuals in the Snapchat app. Let's see how to turn off message notifications for each device. The downside of disabling message notifications is that while you won't get the annoying typing notification, you also won't get a notification that you've received a message.
How to Disable Message Notifications on iPhone
If you are an iPhone user, you can quickly turn off messaging notifications for individuals in the Snapchat app on your phone.
How to Disable Snapchat Typing Notifications on iPhone
iPhones are one of the most app-friendly mobile devices on the market today, which is undoubtedly true for Snapchat. If you have an iPhone, disabling seizure notifications is as easy as it gets. Here's how:
- Tap your avatar at the top.
- Tap the settings icon to open your phone's settings section.
- Tap "Notifications". Here you will see a list of different types of notifications.
- Tap the toggle switch next to "Get Notifications" to turn them off.
If you want to enable seizure notifications, just toggle the switch again.
How to Disable Snapchat Typing Notifications on Android
Disabling seizure notifications on Android is simple. Here's how:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Tap the "Settings" icon on the profile screen to access your phone settings.
- Tap "Notifications". You should see a list of different types of notifications.
- Uncheck "Get notifications" to turn them off.
Although this should work with just about any Android phone, there are a few exceptions. On some devices, you may need to enable notification settings in your device settings before managing them in the Snapchat app.
How to Disable Snapchat Typing Notifications on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook
One of the reasons Snapchat is extremely popular is that there is a Windows version that offers the same experience as the iPhone and Android versions. To snap on a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook, you need to download the Snapchat extension and add it to your browser. Chrome and Firefox are particularly compatible with Snapchat.
With the Snapchat browser extension, you can share your best moments with friends and family right from your PC. But if you don't want to be inundated with keystroke notifications, you can easily turn them off. Here are the steps:
- Open your browser.
- Open "Settings". In most browsers, the "Settings" button is located in the upper right corner. You may need to click on the ellipsis (three little dots) to open the settings.
- Click on “Privacy and security”.
- Click on “Permissions”.
- Slide the switch next to the Snapchat extension to the "Off" position.
Your changes should be saved automatically, paving the way for a notification-free capture experience.
Additional FAQs
How to stop the keyboard from appearing on Snapchat?
You can disable keyboard pop-ups directly in your device settings. Here's how:
• Open the Settings app.
• Tap on “Additional settings”.
• Select “Language input”.
• Tap “Manage Keyboards”.
• In the menu that appears, press “Preferences”.
• Flip the toggle switch next to “Pop-up on Keypress” to the “Off” position.
Is there a way to check why the keystroke notification is still active?
No. At the time of writing, there is no way of knowing why the knock notification is still active, even after waiting for a few minutes or hours. The sender may be typing a very long message, but you can't tell if that's the case by texting them.
How to turn off group notifications on Snapchat?
It's quite simple:
• Open your Snapchat app.
• Open the chat screen.
• Long press on the group chat you want to mute.
• Press “More”.
• Select “Message Notifications”.
• Press “Silent”.
Lock in a smooth capture experience
Snapchat is one of the best apps for anyone who wants to share special moments and keep in touch with family and friends. And while typing in notifications can be a great way to anticipate and respond to an incoming message, they can often be confusing and annoying. But with the guidelines we just introduced, you can lock down a less disruptive Snapchat experience. Now you know exactly what you need to do to disable seizure notifications.
Do you find typing in notifications too much to bear? What about other types of notifications? Let us know in the comments section below.
