- Snapchat allows you to read messages without marking them “opened” using a trick called a “half swipe”.
- To do this, gently swipe right on the chat from the Bitmoji icon, just enough to take a peek at the message without fully opening it.
- However, if the sender has Snapchat Plus and the “Peek-a-Peek” feature enabled, they might see the 👀 emoji when you half swipe.
Have you ever seen a message on Snapchat and been desperate to read it without showing them the “read” or “opened” status? Sneaking a little chat on Snapchat isn’t easy. But what if I told you there’s a sneaky little trick that lets you peek at those without someone knowing. This trick is known as the half swipe.
This has been one of Snapchat’s most talked-about secret tricks. This swipe lets you preview messages without opening them fully. In this guide, I will show you how the half swipe works, when you should use it (and when you shouldn’t).
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What is Snapchat Half Swipe??
The half swipe is a clever trick that allows you to read a message on Snapchat without opening it fully. When done correctly, Snapchat won’t show the other person that you’ve viewed their chat. This is quite useful when you need a quick peek at a text message on Snapchat without showing them the “read” or “opened” status.
How to Use the Half Swipe Feature on Snapchat
Before I show you this cool trick, just a little info, but be very careful while swiping right. Even a small tap can open the chat and alert the sender. Now, let’s see the steps to half swipe on Snapchat:
1. Open Snapchat on your Android or iPhone and go to the Chat tab (where all your conversations are).
2. Press your finger lightly on the profile icon of the person whose message you want to see, and slowly swipe to the right until the message appears – don’t swipe all the way.
3. Once done, slowly swipe back left to close the preview window.
If done correctly, Snapchat will not show “opened” on its end, and you will still see the “new chat” status for the conversation. Here’s what it looks like in action:
Note: Snapchat Plus users now have access to a feature called Peek-a-Peek. If they turn it on, they’ll be able to know if someone half-swiped to read their message. This applies not just to private conversations, but to group chats as well. So be careful, if the other person is using Snapchat Plus, you might not be as invisible as you think.
Does Half Swiping Work for Photos and Videos Too?
Unfortunately, no. This Half Swipe trick only works with text messages in a chat tab. I tried using this same trick with Snaps, photos, and videos, but it didn’t work. A preview notification will always appear when you open them.
Important Tips Before Doing Half Swiping
- Use the latest version of Snapchat, but make sure this trick still works after a major update.
- Be slow and careful. Swiping fast often accidentally opens the message.
- Don’t lift your finger midway through the swipe. This will open the message fully.
- This works best on newer iPhones and Android phones with a soft touch response.
Conclusion
This trick lets you read messages without the other person knowing. They won’t see the “opened” status on the chat. But be careful, if they use Snapchat Plus and have the “peek-a-peak” feature turned on, they might see the 👀 emoji when you half swipe. This works on both Android and iPhone. Give it a try and see how it works.
FAQs
No, the half swipe trick only works for reading text messages in chats. You cannot preview snaps (photos or videos) using this method without opening them fully.
Yes, the half swipe trick works for individual chats and group chats too.
Usually, no, the sender won’t know that you half-swiped their message, unless they’re using Snapchat Plus and have the peek-a-peak feature enabled.
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