Your Bitmoji’s halo on Snap Map is simply one of the many manually selectable “Actionmoji” statuses you can set, it’s not a hidden signal for meditation or a special Snapchat+ perk. The halo is just a playful activity pose that you (or a friend) chose to display, and it reflects your current status until you change it or four hours pass.
What the bitmoji halo on snap map actually means
Snap Map uses your Bitmoji, called an Actionmoji, to show what you might be up to based on automatic cues like your general area, time of day, or movement. However, the halo is not one of those automatic states. Instead, it’s a manually chosen activity that you can pick from the available statuses. Snapchat designed these Actionmoji to be fun and expressive, so the halo simply represents a cheerful, angelic pose, not a special meditation mode or a reference to mindfulness. If you see a halo on your own Bitmoji, it’s because you (or someone with access to your account) selected it from the activity list.
How to manually change your Bitmoji status to the halo
If you want to set your Bitmoji to show the halo on Snap Map, the process takes just a few taps. Here’s exactly how to do it:
- Open Snap Map by tapping the location icon in the bottom-left corner of the Snapchat camera screen.
- Tap on “My Bitmoji” in the bottom-left corner of the map.
- Scroll down through the available activities and statuses until you find the halo option.
- Tap the halo to select it as your current Actionmoji.
Once you set it, the halo will appear on your Bitmoji for four hours or until you manually change it to something else. This gives you control over how you appear to friends on the map, whether you want to show off the halo or switch to a different pose.
Other Actionmoji statuses and what they mean
Actionmoji statuses fall into two categories: automatic and manual. Automatic ones update based on your real-world context, like showing you driving, walking, or sitting at home, using signals such as time of day, location, and movement. Manual statuses, like the halo, are ones you pick yourself from the activity list, and they stay until you change them or the four-hour timer runs out. You might also notice a “now” label next to your Bitmoji’s battery status on Snap Map; this simply means your location information is current and live. So, when you see a friend’s Bitmoji with a halo, it’s not an automatic reflection of their actions, it’s a deliberate choice they made to display that pose.
Does Snapchat+ give you the halo?
No, the halo is not a Snapchat+ exclusive feature. Snapchat+ subscribers do get access to premium Bitmoji items like custom pets or cars, but a halo is not listed among those perks. The halo is available to all Snapchat users as a standard manual status option. So, if you were hoping the halo came with a paid subscription, you can relax, it’s free for everyone. If you see a friend with a halo, they simply chose that status themselves, and you can do the same without needing to upgrade your account.
