Snapchat has officially decided to shut down the standalone Bitmoji application, consolidating all Bitmoji functionality directly into the main Snapchat app. This means that the previous way which app users once needed to download to create, customize, and sync their personal avatar is being retired entirely.
Going forward, everything related to your Bitmoji from initial creation to outfit updates and customization will live exclusively inside Snapchat itself. The two experiences, which were always connected anyway, are now being merged into one seamless flow.
Why Snapchat Ends the Separate Bitmoji App
The decision makes practical sense when you look at how most people were actually using the two apps together. The vast majority of Bitmoji users were accessing their avatars through Snapchat anyway, which made the standalone app feel increasingly redundant over time. Maintaining two separate applications requires significant development resources, and streamlining into one experience reduces friction for users while allowing Snapchat to invest more deeply in the avatar features that matter most.
This is also part of a broader trend of platforms consolidating their ecosystems rather than spreading features across multiple standalone apps.
What Snapchat Users Should Do Right Now
If you currently have the standalone Bitmoji app on your device, here are a few simple steps to make the transition smooth.
- Ensure your Snapchat app is fully updated to the latest version.
- Open Snapchat and navigate to your profile to confirm your Bitmoji is visible and synced correctly.
- Uninstall the standalone Bitmoji app once you have confirmed everything is accessible inside Snapchat.
- Explore the avatar customization options within Snapchat, which have expanded significantly in recent updates.
