Half swipe on Snapchat

Half-swiping on Snapchat is a trick to read chat without notifying the sender. Android and iOS users can easily use this technique. As the name itself indicates “half swipe” which implies partially swiping, not full swiping of chat. Here, we will tell you how you can do that too and read the chats while not letting others get any notifications. Read like a ninja!

Steps to half swipe on Snapchat for Android and iOS

These steps will help you to view what other people want to say without opening a chatbox.

1. Launch the Snapchat application.
2. At the bottom, you will find the chat bar, tap on it.
3. Tap and hold on to the sender bitmoji.
4. Without releasing your finger slightly drag it to the right and read the text.
5. After reading release your finger from the screen.

Beware! – You might need to know this

This feature only helps to partially read the messages not applicable to viewing the snap. Before using this strategy it is good to know that you should perform this action more carefully. 

If you mistakenly tap on the chat, the sender will know that you have seen their text. Never forget that users with Snapchat Plus subscriptions can know that you have used this technique.

Avoid taking screenshots while using this technique to read the text, it will surely send a notification.

Do you even need this feature?

I sometimes utilize this function when I am not in the mood to respond to the sender but at the same time, also eager to know about the message. In this scenario, this feature proves to be helpful for me.

In some cases, there comes a situation when you need time to reply so partially swiping allows you this opportunity.

What if someone did this with your chat?

Curious to know if someone has half-swiped your chat. Here’s how you find out by using a premium subscription 

People with a premium subscription can know if someone has slides to their chat.

1. First, open Snapchat and go to your profile by tapping on your bitmoji. 
2.  Tap on Snapchat + and features and scroll down an enable peek a peek.

After enabling this you will know by slightly moving the bitmoji of a person to the right you will be able to see the eye emoji (👀) in front of the conversation on your chat screen.

Conclusion

Snapchat’s half-swipe function allows you to read messages without notifying the sender, which is useful if you need extra time to respond or simply want to check a message fast. This method, which works on both Android and iOS, involves half swiping a conversation. 

However, be careful not to completely open the conversation by accident, as this will inform the sender. Additionally, Snapchat Plus users may see whether you’ve utilized this method. 

This feature allows you to keep informed without needing to answer immediately away. By employing half-swiping properly, you may better control your interactions while remaining mindful of its limitations.