If you've spotted a bell icon with a line through it next to a chat on Snapchat and are curious about its meaning, this guide is tailored just for you.
Snapchat has a history of introducing new features that often leave users puzzled, such as the enigmatic flashing text, and the perplexing red dot and yellow dot on Bitmojis, making it challenging for users to decipher their meanings.
In this guide, we will decipher the meaning of the bell icon with a line through it on Snapchat, so you can better understand this latest enigma. Btw have you tried the new Tiny Snaps feature on Snapchat?
What does the bell with a line through it mean on Snapchat?
On Snapchat, the icon depicting a bell with a line through it, situated next to a friend's chat, indicates that you've muted that particular chat. It serves as a visual cue that you won't receive alerts when they send you a message or snap.
This visual indicator, introduced in the latest app update, is designed to clearly show users when they've muted notifications for chats from a specific friend or group, ensuring they are fully aware of their notification preferences for individual chats.
How to get rid of the bell icon on Snapchat
If you've mistakenly muted someone and wish to revert the action, you can easily unmute them by adjusting the notification settings for that specific chat. This action will remove the bell icon, reinstating your notifications for their messages.
To unmute someone on Snapchat, follow these steps:
- Long-press on the chat you wish to unmute and choose "Chat and Notification Settings"
- Select "Notification Settings" from the options
- Switch the "Mute Chats" toggle to the off position
With that, we conclude our brief guide on deciphering the enigmatic bell icon with a line through it on Snapchat. While you're here, don't miss the opportunity to delve into our other Snapchat guides, including those on After Dark and the clipboard feature.