The red heart on Snapchat shows that you and someone are very close friends on the app. It appears when you have both sent the most snaps to each other for two weeks in a row. It’s Snapchat’s way of saying, “Hey, you two are really close!”
You don’t need to say anything or press a button to get it. Just keep snapping each other more than anyone else.
How Do You Get the Red Heart?
Getting the red heart is simple, but it takes a little time.
Here’s how to do it:
- Snap your friend a lot, every day.
- Make sure they snap you back just as much.
- Keep up your streak by staying in touch daily.
- Don’t snap other people more than this friend.
If both of you send each other the most snaps for 14 days, the yellow heart 💛 turns into a red heart ❤️.
How Long Does It Take?
You first get a yellow heart after being best friends for 7 days.
If you continue being each other’s top friend for another 7 days, it turns into a red heart.
So, it takes a total of 2 weeks.
Why Did the Red Heart Disappear?
The red heart can go away if:
- You stop snapping each other.
- You start snapping other people more.
- They stop snapping you as often.
Snapchat updates these emojis often. So if your snap habits change, the heart may too.
But don’t worry—you can get it back! Just snap your friend again more than anyone else.
What Comes After the Red Heart?
If you keep the red heart for 2 more months, it changes into two pink hearts 💕. That means you’ve been each other’s number one best friend for two months straight.
Here’s the order of the hearts:
- 💛 Yellow Heart – #1 Best Friends for 1 week
- ❤️ Red Heart – #1 Best Friends for 2 weeks
- 💕 Pink Hearts – #1 Best Friends for 2 months
Each heart shows a deeper friendship on Snapchat.
Quick Tips to Keep the Red Heart
- Send snaps daily—texts don’t count.
- Keep conversations going with photos or videos.
- Reply to their snaps quickly.
- Stay consistent every day.
- Avoid snapping other people more than your bestie.
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FAQs: Red Heart on Snapchat
Q: What if the red heart is gone?
A: It means someone else became your #1. Start snapping your friend again to get it back.
Q: Do chats or calls count?
A: No. Only snaps (pictures or videos) count toward the red heart.
Q: How do I check who’s my #1 Best Friend?
A: Look for the heart emoji next to their name in your chat list.
Q: Can I lose the red heart if I miss one day of snapping?
A: Yes, missing even one day can change your Best Friend status. You need to keep snapping each other daily to keep the red heart.
Q: Does a Snap Streak help get the red heart?
A: Not directly. Streaks are separate, but snapping often helps both your streak and your red heart status. Focus on sending snaps every day.
Q: Do video snaps count toward the red heart?
A: Yes! Both photo and video snaps count. Just make sure you’re not sending chats alone, as they don’t count for emoji status.
Q: Can I have a yellow heart with one friend and a red heart with another?
A: No. You can only have one #1 Best Friend at a time, so only one heart emoji will show next to a friend’s name.
Final Thoughts
The red heart on Snapchat is a fun way to show who you snap the most. It means you and your friend are very close on the app. But keeping it means you both need to snap each other often.
So, if you see a red heart, you’ve earned it! And if you want it, just keep snapping that one special friend every day.