Snapchat has a fun new feature. If you use Snapchat Plus, you may have seen planet emojis next to your friends. These are called Best Friend Planets.

But what do they mean? Are they random? No—they show how close you are with your Snapchat friends. Let’s break it down so it’s easy to understand.

What Are Snapchat Best Friend Planets?

Snapchat Best Friend Planets are small emojis that show up in Snapchat Plus. They tell you how close you are with your friends based on how often you send each other snaps.

Think of it like this: You are the Sun, and your friends are the planets. The closer a planet is to the Sun, the closer that friend is to you on Snapchat.

This is Snapchat’s way of showing who you talk to the most. The feature is only for people who subscribe to Snapchat Plus.

What Each Planet Means

Each planet emoji stands for a spot on your best friends list. Here’s what each one means:

• Mercury 🌍 – This person is your #1 best friend. You snap each other the most.
• Venus 🪐 – This friend is #2. You snap often, but not the most.
• Earth 🌎 – This is your #3 best friend.
• Mars 🔴 – This friend is #4.
• Jupiter 🌕 – They are #5 on your list.
• Saturn 🛸 – This is your #6 best friend.
• Uranus 💫 – This person is #7.
• Neptune 🌊 – This is your #8 best friend, the last one on the list.

Snapchat only shows these emojis if you and your friend both have each other in your top 8. If the feelings aren’t mutual, you won’t see any planets.

Why Snapchat Made This Feature

Snapchat added this feature to make the app more fun. It helps you see who you talk to the most without checking your chat history.

It also adds a game-like feel to your friendships. You might even snap more often to keep someone in your top list.

How to Use Best Friend Planets

Want to see your Best Friend Planets? Follow these steps:

1. Subscribe to Snapchat Plus.
2. Go to a friend’s profile.
3. If you’re mutual best friends, you’ll see a planet emoji next to their name.

If there’s no emoji, it means they’re not in your top 8—or you’re not in theirs.

How Snapchat Ranks Your Friends

Snapchat uses how often you send snaps, chat, and interact with friends to rank them. Snaps count more than chats. So, if you send lots of photos and videos to someone, they’ll likely move up your list.

Keep in mind, your list changes based on how often you use the app and who you talk to most. It updates in real time.

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Conclusion

Snapchat Best Friend Planets are a cool way to see who your closest friends are. Each planet shows how often you interact with someone. It’s a fun and easy tool to track your friendships on the app.

To use this feature, you need Snapchat Plus. Once you have it, your top 8 friends will each get their own planet emoji—if they also have you in their top list.

So next time you see a planet, you’ll know exactly what it means. It’s not just space stuff—it’s your Snapchat friendship universe!