Most internet users today are okay with downloading and operating five-six social media apps on their smartphones as long as they are unique and have some purpose. Instagram, for example, is probably among the most used social media app. It’s used to update your followers, spend time in the Explore section, and stalk people you don’t talk to anymore. WhatsApp, of course, is an important app for instant messaging with close friends and family.
Facebook acts like a modern-day online telephone directory; you can find almost everyone here, whether your high school English teacher or your hometown neighbor. Pinterest is the one-stop for all aesthetic brain-storming, whether for your social media accounts or a midnight bedroom DIY impulse.
Then there’s Snapchat. It’s one of those apps that doesn’t have a specific utility but is still largely used due to the fun factor. It’s another method of connecting with friends and updating them about your life, but also a little bit like instant messaging. In other words, it’s kind of like a cross between Instagram and WhatsApp.
And make no mistake; its users love it! Snapchat conducted a study to analyze users’ emotions using different social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook.
The results showed that the top three emotions Snapchat users feel on the platform are silly, creative, and attractive. Other emotions include happy, flirtatious, adventurous, excitement, playful, and spontaneous. This proves that Snapchat users are the happiest social media users since they don’t feel a single negative emotion while using the app on average.
In contrast, Twitter users’ top three emotions are anxiety, isolation, and being overwhelmed. The rest of the list includes depressed, lonely, self-conscious, flirtatious, informed, and guilty. Well, yikes.
Snapchat has no business being that popular since it’s not particularly useful in any way. But it still is, and it’s all thanks to the creators’ creativity and grit. So, this is one of the biggest examples of how you can achieve what you want if you put your mind to it.
Today’s blog will discuss who can see your friends on Snapchat.
Who can see my friends on Snapchat?
First, let’s answer your initial question: who can see your friends on Snapchat? Well, the straightforward answer is no one except you. Think about it; can other users see your friend list? More importantly, does it make any sense for them to be able to do so?
So, no, other users cannot see your friend list on Snapchat. However, they can tell whether or not they are part of your friend list and your friendship level with them only. Moreover, if you have a mutual friend, they might be able to guess that you share that friend, but that’s about it.
We know you might be a little confused, but don’t worry; we’ll fix it all. Firstly, let us tell you how the best friend list on Snapchat works. It’s simple; whenever you add a user to your network, they’re automatically added to your friend list.
So, to add someone or more people to your list, you only need to add them as friends and wait for them to add you back.
Here’s how you can access your Snapchat friend list
Step 1: Locate the Snapchat icon from your app grid, and tap on it to launch it.
Step 2: You’ll immediately land on the Snapchat camera. You’ll see a thumbnail of your bitmoji at the camera screen’s top left. Tap on that.
Step 3: Scroll down to Friends and tap the option called My Friends.
Here, you’ll be able to see a list of your Snapchat friends in alphabetical order. You’ll also see certain emojis next to the name of some -specifically eight- friends. More on that later.
So, now you know where to find your friends. As you can already guess, no one can see your friends unless you open this list on your smartphone or another device by logging in.
Now, let’s talk about the upper level of friendship on Snapchat. Getting on somebody’s friend list is no big deal; a minimum of three mutual friends often convinces people to connect with someone. However, whether or not you are a part of their elite, top-eight friend squad or not is the million-dollar question.
If you haven’t noticed it yet, Snapchat adds different emojis next to some of your closest friends. Well, those emojis signify how close you are to that friend and your level of friendship. Snapchat tracks all this based on your engagement: the number of snaps and chats you send to each other in a given amount of time on average.
There are several emojis that Snapchat uses to make it as relevant as possible. Here’s a list of all the emojis that Snapchat uses to symbolize friendships.
- Pink heart emoji (Super BFFs)
- Red heart emoji (BFF)
- Yellow heart emoji (Besties)
- Smiling emoji (BFs)
- Grimacing emoji (Mutual BFs)
- Smiling with sunglasses emoji (Mutual friends)
- Baby emoji (new friends)
If your real-life best friend does not occupy any position on your Snapchat best friends list, maybe you should reconsider your relationship with them.
So, coming back to the point, someone might guess they share a mutual friend with you if the Mutual BFs or friends emoji flare up. But besides that, there’s no way any other user than you can see who your friends are on Snapchat.
One more place where you might be concerned is the Quick-Add section. If you appear on someone’s Quick-Add section, they’ll see how many mutual friends you have with them. But rest assured; they can’t see who they are, just the number.
Closing thoughts
It’s understandable to be scared for your privacy on a social media platform. However, you don’t need to do so for Snapchat because they are very good at what they do. As long as you don’t outright violate any terms of their Privacy Policy, your data is as safe as possible.
No one can see your friends, or friend list on Snapchat, to be specific. It just doesn’t make sense for other users to be able to see someone’s friends list, nor does it fulfill any objective. Only you can choose who you wish to show your friends to. And while the best friends emojis are a neat little trick, it’s not a loophole; your list is still just as private.
If you have any more questions regarding your best friends list on Snapchat and the privacy you get, ask away in the comments section, and we’ll be happy to answer you!
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