You can change your Bitmoji's gender anytime through the app settings

Open Bitmoji on your phone, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner, then select Edit Avatar. On the avatar customization screen, look for the gender toggle — it's usually near the top of the options. Tap it to switch between male, female, or non-binary presentations. Your changes save automatically, and the new avatar updates across all apps where you use Bitmoji, including Snapchat, Slack, and Gmail.

The process takes about 30 seconds and doesn't require you to create a new account or sign out. If you're using Bitmoji through Snapchat rather than the standalone app, you can also edit your avatar directly in Snapchat's settings under Profile > Bitmoji.

Key Takeaways

  • Gender changes in Bitmoji explore when ready across all apps where you use your avatar, including Snapchat, Slack, and Gmail.
  • The Edit Avatar screen also lets you change skin tone, hairstyle, facial features, and clothing without affecting your gender choice.
  • You can switch back and forth between gender presentations as often as you want — there's no limit to changes.
  • If you're signed into Bitmoji through Snapchat, editing your avatar in either app updates it everywhere.

Where to find the gender toggle in the app

The gender option sits at the top of the Edit Avatar screen, usually displayed as a row of three buttons or a toggle switch. Tap whichever presentation matches what you want. The three options are typically labeled as masculine, feminine, and non-binary, though the exact labels vary slightly depending on your phone's operating system and which version of Bitmoji you're running.

After you select a gender presentation, the avatar preview updates when ready to show how your Bitmoji will look. You can then customize other features — hairstyle, facial hair, body shape, clothing — independently of your gender choice. This means you're not locked into a specific look based on gender; you can mix and match any combination of features.

What happens to your avatar across different apps

When you change your Bitmoji's gender in the main app, the change syncs to Snapchat, Slack, Gmail, and any other service where you've connected your Bitmoji account. The update usually happens within a few seconds, though it can take a minute or two if your phone's internet connection is slow.

If you use Bitmoji stickers in messages or posts, those stickers will reflect your new gender presentation the next time you open the sticker keyboard. Existing messages you've already sent won't change — they'll still show your old avatar — but any new stickers you send will use the updated version.

Customizing other features alongside gender

The Edit Avatar screen gives you control over dozens of features beyond gender. You can change your hairstyle, hair color, skin tone, eye shape, nose, mouth, facial hair, body type, and clothing. None of these choices are locked to your gender selection, so you have complete freedom to build an avatar that matches how you want to present yourself.

If you want to experiment with different looks before committing, you can toggle between options and see the preview update in real time. There's no penalty for changing your mind — you can adjust your avatar as often as you want, and each change takes effect when ready.

Syncing your avatar across devices

If you use Bitmoji on multiple phones or tablets, your avatar syncs through your Bitmoji account. When you log into Bitmoji on a new device using the same email address or Snapchat account, your current avatar — including any gender changes — appears automatically on that device.

If you change your avatar on one device, the change syncs to all other devices within a few minutes. You don't need to manually update anything; the sync happens in the background as long as you're signed into the same account.

Troubleshooting if your changes don't appear

If you change your Bitmoji's gender but the new avatar doesn't show up in Snapchat or another app, try closing and reopening that app. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to pull the latest version of your avatar from Bitmoji's servers.

If the change still doesn't appear after reopening, check that you're signed into the same Bitmoji account across both apps. In Snapchat, go to Profile > Bitmoji and confirm that your account is connected. If it shows "Connect to Bitmoji," tap that button and sign in with the same email or Snapchat account you use in the Bitmoji app. Once reconnected, your updated avatar should appear within a minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have multiple Bitmojis with different genders?

No — you have one Bitmoji per account, and changing the gender updates that single avatar everywhere. If you want to maintain separate avatars, you would need to create a second Bitmoji account with a different email address, but you can only connect one account to Snapchat at a time.

Does changing my Bitmoji's gender affect my Snapchat account or personal information?

No. Your Bitmoji is purely a visual avatar. Changing it doesn't alter your Snapchat account, username, or any personal data. It's the same as changing your profile picture.

What if I don't see a gender option in my Edit Avatar screen?

You may be using an older version of Bitmoji. Update the app from your phone's app store — the gender toggle is included in recent versions. If you've updated and still don't see it, try signing out and signing back in.

Can other people tell when I change my Bitmoji's gender?

Only if they see your avatar after the change. Your contacts won't receive a notification about the update. They'll straightforward see your new avatar the next time they view your profile or receive a sticker from you.