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How to Clear App Notification Badges

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In Settings, go to "Notifications", select the app, and turn off "Badges" so no number appears on that app's icon.

In Settings, go to "Apps > Notifications", select the app, and turn off "Show notification badge" so no dot or number appears on the icon.

The simplest fix is to just open the app and check its notifications β€” the badge disappears automatically once you do.

Unread messages or unaddressed notifications keep accumulating into a larger number, and apps you check less often tend to build up the most noticeable counts.

Keep your home screen looking clean

A number that keeps climbing on an unread notification is a real source of low-level stress for a lot of people. Turning badges off entirely for less important apps keeps your home screen looking far more organized.

Badge counts don't always match your notification center

It's worth knowing that turning off badges only removes the number icon β€” it does not stop notifications from arriving, since sound, banner, and lock-screen alerts are controlled by separate settings. If you want quieter notifications overall rather than just a hidden number, adjusting those specific alert types for that app is the more effective step.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I turn off badges, do notifications still come through?

Yes β€” only the badge number is disabled. Notification sounds and pop-up banners are controlled by separate settings and can keep working as before.

The badge number doesn't match how many messages I actually need to check.

Some apps count promotional notifications or system messages toward that total, which can make the number differ from the count you actually need to act on.