Snapchat uses visual indicators like red, green, and yellow dots, and more to convey information to users. However, these indicators often leave many people wondering what they mean. The same is true for the red square in Snapchat notifications.
In this guide, we’ll explain what the red square in Snapchat notifications means and discuss your options for removing it if you don't like it. But, before that, we recommend you check out the viral Sophie Rain Spiderman video.
What Does the Red Square in Snapchat Notifications Mean?
The red square in the Snapchat notification indicates that you have received a Snap(s) without audio. This icon helps users quickly identify the type of content they have received without needing to open the app.
In addition to the red square, Snapchat uses the same colour codes in notifications as they do in the app. For instance, a purple square indicates that you received a Snap(s) with audio, while a blue square signifies a received chat message(s).
Some Users Dislike the New Update
While the new update that displays content type with colours and shapes is quite useful (in our opinion), some users dislike it and prefer the previous version without content type indicators in notifications.
One user tweeted, "This new Snapchat update is fugly!!!! Like get that little red square out of my notification," expressing their dislike for the update and their wish to remove the content type indicator from notifications.
This raises a question in the minds of those displeased by the new update: is there a way to remove the content type indicator? Unfortunately, no. However, it will grow on you, and you will get used to it.
That wraps up everything about the red square in Snapchat notifications. We hope you found our guide informative and that it answered all your questions. Before heading off, check out the new clipboard feature on Snapchat.