Snapchat has introduced a new feature called the Snapchat Planets, available exclusively to Snapchat Plus members. This feature has already launched in 25 countries, including the U.S., France, Canada, and India, among others. You might remember learning about the solar system in school, where planets revolve around the Sun. Snapchat’s new feature works in a similar way. We will explore what Snapchat Planets are, their meanings, order, and more. At the end of the article, I’ve included a section of frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you don’t have time to read everything, you can quickly gather some basic information from the FAQs. However, if you have the time, I encourage you to read through to understand this exciting new feature fully.

What is the Snapchat Planets System?

Also known as the “Friend Solar System,” this system tells you who your closest friends are based on your level of interaction.

If you’re a Snapchat Plus user, you’ll be the Sun in this solar system, with your top 8 closest friends as the planets revolving around you. Your closest friend, based on the number of streaks or interactions, will be placed closest to you, and your 8th closest friend will be the furthest.

The process is the same for your other friends. You will be assigned as one of their top 8 friends, ranked from Mercury to Neptune.

What is the Meaning of Snapchat Planets?

As mentioned, in the Snapchat planet system, each planet represents one of your closest friends, ranked by how frequently you interact with them. The order follows a similar pattern to the real-world solar system.

• Mercury is your closest friend (the one with whom you share the most snaps and chats).
• Venus is your second closest friend, and so on, with each planet representing your 1st to 8th closest friends.

The positions of these planets change based on your interactions. For example, while you may be Mercury in one friend’s solar system, you might be Venus or Earth in another friend’s.

Note:
This isn’t a public ranking system. You can see your position, but no one else can view it.

Snapchat Planets Order:

1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune

What Each Snapchat Planet Represents:

1. Mercury
   Represents your closest friend. Its Bitmoji is red, surrounded by red hearts and small stars.
2. Venus
   The second closest friend. Its Bitmoji is light brown, surrounded by pink, blue, and yellow hearts.
3. Earth
   The third planet. Its Bitmoji mirrors the Earth with green and blue colors, red hearts, and yellow stars, plus a moon.
4. Mars
   Represents your fourth closest friend. Its Bitmoji is red with blue and pink hearts, and yellow stars.
5. Jupiter
   The fifth planet. Its Bitmoji is orange, surrounded by multiple colored stars.
6. Saturn
   The sixth planet, representing your sixth best friend. Its Bitmoji is yellow with a ring, surrounded by colored stars.
7. Uranus
   The seventh planet. Its Bitmoji is green with yellow stars.
8. Neptune
   The eighth and final planet. It represents your eighth closest friend. Its Bitmoji is blue with a blue star.

How Does the Snapchat Planets System Work?

To use this feature, you must subscribe to Snapchat Plus, as it’s exclusive to premium members. Once subscribed, you’ll be able to see your Best Friend or Friend badge on your friends’ profiles. A Best Friend badge means that you’re in each other’s top 8 friends, while a Friend badge indicates you’re on their list but not necessarily in their top 8.

By clicking on a badge, you’ll see your rank in that person’s Snapchat solar system. This system showcases the closeness of your friendship, with planets representing the strength of your relationship.

Example:

Let’s say your name is Robert and your friends are Michele, Lisa, and Henry. You’ve shared:

• 3000 snaps with Michele
• 2500 snaps with Lisa
• 1800 snaps with Henry

Based on these numbers, Michele would be your Mercury, Lisa would be your Venus, and Henry would be your Earth in each other’s solar system.

What is Snapchat and Snapchat Plus?

Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app where users share photos and videos, known as snaps, which disappear shortly after viewing. The app allows users to build streaks by sharing snaps regularly.

Snapchat Plus is a premium subscription service that provides access to exclusive features like the Snapchat Planets system.

How to Buy a Snapchat Plus Subscription?

1. Download the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
2. Sign up and go to your profile.
3. Click on the settings icon and select Snapchat+.
4. Choose a subscription plan (1 Month, 6 Months, or 1 Year) and start a free 1-week trial.
5. Add your payment method and restart the app.

Once activated, you can explore all the features of Snapchat Plus, including the Planet system.

Snapchat Plus Pricing:

• United States:
  1 Month: $3.99
  6 Months: $21.99
  1 Year: $39.99
• United Kingdom:
  1 Month: £3.99
  6 Months: £21.99
  1 Year: £39.99
• India:
  1 Month: ₹49

How to Check Your Planet in a Friend’s Solar System

To see your rank in a friend’s solar system:

1. Open Snapchat.
2. Go to your friend’s profile.
3. Click on their Best Friend badge to reveal your planet and position.

Can You Access Snapchat Planets for Free?

Unfortunately, you can only access the Snapchat Planets feature through a Snapchat Plus subscription. It’s a premium feature for paying users.

Is Snapchat Safe for Younger Users?

Research by the Wall Street Journal has raised concerns about the impact of this feature on younger users. Some may become distressed upon seeing their position in the solar system, which could affect their mental well-being.

As a result, Snapchat has disabled the solar system feature by default. Snapchat Plus users will need to enable the feature manually in settings.

FAQs

How to Enable or Disable the Snapchat Solar System

To enable the solar system feature:

1. Open Snapchat and click on your profile icon.
2. Tap on Snapchat+ and scroll to find the solar system feature.
3. Toggle the switch to enable it.

To disable the feature, simply follow the same steps and turn off the toggle.

Final Thoughts

I’ve covered the basics of Snapchat Planets, how to subscribe to Snapchat Plus, and how the feature works. I’ve also explained the planetary system, how to interpret your position in a friend’s solar system, and how to manage your settings.