Snapchat has a new way to show who your closest friends are. It’s called the Friend Solar System, and it’s part of Snapchat+. If you’ve seen planets next to a friend’s name, don’t worry—it’s not random. These planets tell you how strong your friendship is on the app.
You will only see these planets if:
- You have Snapchat+ (a paid version of Snapchat)
- You and your friend are each other’s top friends
Each friend is shown as a planet, and you are the sun in this system.
What Do the Planets Mean?
Each planet shows how close you are to someone. Here’s a simple guide:
- Mercury 🌑 – This person is your #1 best friend. You send the most Snaps to each other.
- Venus 🌕 – You are their second best friend.
- Earth 🌍 – You are their third best friend.
- Mars 🔴 – You are fourth on the list.
- Jupiter 🟠 – This is your fifth closest friend.
- Saturn 🪐 – You are sixth on each other’s friend list.
- Uranus 🔵 – This means you’re seventh.
- Neptune 🌊 – You are their eighth best friend.
Each planet may also show small hearts, sparkles, or moons. These symbols tell you more about how often you chat or send Snaps.
How to See Best Friend Planets
Want to check your planets? Here’s how:
- Open Snapchat and go to your Chat screen.
- Tap on a friend’s Bitmoji or name.
- If you both are in each other’s top 8, a planet will appear near their Bitmoji.
- You’ll also see your planet rank in the Friend Solar System.
If you don’t see a planet, it could mean:
- You’re not both in each other’s top 8.
- You don’t have Snapchat+.
- You haven’t been snapping much recently.
Why Do People Care About Best Friend Planets?
People love this feature because it shows who they are closest to on Snapchat. It’s a fun way to see how much you interact with friends. It also adds a personal touch to the app.
Many users enjoy checking their planets to:
- See who they talk to the most.
- Find out if they are someone’s top friend.
- Watch how friendships change over time.
How to Become Someone’s Best Friend Planet
If you want to become someone’s top friend, here’s what you can do:
- Send more Snaps to them.
- Reply quickly when they message.
- Chat often, not just with pictures.
- Avoid ghosting them for long periods.
The more you interact, the closer you get in the solar system.
Do You Need Snapchat+ to Use It?
Yes. Best Friend Planets are only available for people who pay for Snapchat+. It’s a monthly subscription that gives you access to extra features, like:
- Custom app icons
- Story rewatch counts
- Ghost trails (see where friends have been)
- Best Friend Planets
Without Snapchat+, you won’t be able to see or use this feature.
You can also read: How to Tell If Someone Has Snapchat Plus: Quick Signs
FAQs About Snapchat Best Friend Planets
Can others see my planets?
No. Only you can see your Friend Solar System. It’s private.
What if someone disappears from my planets?
That means they’re not in your top 8 anymore, or you aren’t in theirs. Try snapping more if you want them back!
Do planets update often?
Yes! Snapchat checks your chat activity all the time. Your planet can change anytime.
What’s the difference between Best Friends and Best Friend Planets?
Best Friends are just people you chat with the most. Best Friend Planets take it a step further and show your friendship rank using planets—but only if you have Snapchat+.
Do planets appear instantly after becoming top friends?
Not always. It may take a little time for Snapchat to update your chat activity and show the planet. Keep snapping and checking the Friendship Profile.
Can I see my friend’s full solar system?
No. You can only see your own view, where you are the sun. Snapchat doesn’t let you view how other users rank their friends.
Do Best Friend Planets disappear if we stop talking?
Yes. If you stop sending Snaps or messages, your friend may drop out of your top 8, and the planet icon will disappear.
Can I turn off the Best Friend Planets feature?
No. If you’re subscribed to Snapchat+, the feature is built-in. However, if you don’t want to see it, you can unsubscribe or ignore the planet icons.
What do the hearts, stars, or sparkles around the planets mean?
These extra icons reflect how strong or active your friendship is. For example, sparkles might show a streak, and hearts may show deeper interaction.
Final Thoughts
Snapchat’s Best Friend Planets make it easy and fun to see who your closest friends are. With simple planet icons, Snapchat shows your friendship level in a unique way.
If you love knowing who your top people are—and who you’re climbing the ranks with—this feature is perfect for you. Just remember, it’s all based on how much you connect. So if you want to see someone move up, send more Snaps, chat more, and stay active.
And yes, you’ll need Snapchat+ to unlock this starry feature. But for many users, it’s worth it just to see where they shine in their own friendship galaxy.
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