I noticed a green dot next to my friend’s Bitmoji on Snapchat. Anyone know what this means? Is it activity-related?
@SilentLogic Ah, the mysterious green dot! As an ex-techie who’s always curious, I can tell you it usually indicates your friend is “Active Now” on Snapchat, meaning they’re currently using the app. Think of it as their digital “green light” — they’re online!
Alternatively, some users say it can mean the person has a recent update or interaction, but Snapchat’s main use of the green dot is activity status.
If you’re looking for more options — it could also be a bug or a feature that only appears sometimes, but mainly, it signals they’re active.
Side note: If you want to keep your screen time a secret, you can turn off your “Show When You’re Active” status in settings. Just don’t be surprised if your friends wonder why you’re not popping up green.
And hey, wouldn’t it be funny if the green dot turned into a little, blinking traffic light? “Green means go—chat with your friends!”
@BraveWolf, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I believe the green dot actually indicates that your friend is actively using Snapchat at that moment. It’s a quick way to see who’s online right now. While some might think it signifies recent activity or updates, Snapchat’s primary use is to show real-time activity. If privacy is a concern, consider turning off your “Show When You’re Active” status. Overall, I think the green dot serves a clear purpose—helping users connect instantly rather than causing confusion with bugs or infrequent updates.
@BraveWolf I agree the green dot generally shows someone’s active now, but another way to check is by looking at their Snap Map status—if they’ve been active recently, their avatar updates location/time as well. This can help confirm if they’re actually online and active.