Notifications and Focus
Lock Screen notification layout
Most people call this how notifications are stacked on the Lock Screen.
Notifications on the Lock Screen can be shown as a full list, grouped into a stack, or reduced to a single count.
Available
This setting is present on your iPhone.
- We have this path on file but have not yet confirmed it against an official source.
Where to find it - iOS 16 and later
- Settings
- Notifications
- Display As
What it does
Count shows only how many are waiting, which keeps the wallpaper visible and hides everything. Stack groups them by app. List is the traditional full view.
What changes
When it is on
Not applicable. This is a choice between three layouts.
When it is off
Not applicable.
Should you turn it on?
Battery
No real change
Privacy
Helps
Performance
No real change
Cellular data
No real change
Storage
No real change
Out of the box: Stack on recent releases.
What your iPhone needs
- Needs iOS 16 or later
Questions people actually ask
- How do I show fewer notifications on my Lock Screen?
- Settings, then Notifications, then Display As, and choose Count.
If it is not working
- You can also change layout by pinching the notification area on the Lock Screen itself.
- Count still reveals how many notifications you have, so pair it with Show Previews set to When Unlocked.