Yes, sending and receiving Snapchat videos does count towards your Snap score. Your Snap score is a number that represents the total Snaps you’ve ever sent and received on Snapchat. This includes photos, videos, messages, group chats, and Story posts.
What is Snap score?
Your Snap score is displayed prominently on your profile and is visible to all of your friends. It was introduced by Snapchat as a way to gamify usage and encourage people to be more active on the app. The more Snaps you send and receive, the higher your score will be.
Snapchat does not provide an exact breakdown of what contributes to your score. But we do know that any Snaps you send or open within the app contribute to it in some way. This includes:
- Sending a photo or video Snap (1 point)
- Sending a chat message (1 point)
- Posting to your Story (1 point per viewer)
- Opening a photo or video Snap (1 point)
- Viewing a Story (1 point per story)
- Replay a Snap (1 additional point)
So yes, any videos you send or receive on Snapchat will count towards your overall Snap score. If someone sends you a Snap video and you open it, you’ll both get 1 point added to your scores.
How is Snap score calculated?
The exact Snap score algorithm is not publicly known. But generally, your score goes up when you send and receive Snaps. Here are some key things we know about how it’s calculated:
- You get 1 point when you send a Snap, and 1 point when you receive a Snap.
- Sending or receiving a chat message gives 1 point.
- If you send a Snap to multiple friends, you get points for each person who opens it.
- Your friends get points when they view your Stories.
- Replay a Snap also earns extra points.
Snapchat has confirmed that points are weighted more for Snaps with visual content. So a photo or video Snap counts more than just sending a chat. But they haven’t revealed the exact weighting system.
One thing to note is that you only earn points when you send a Snap directly to a friend, and they open it. If your friend doesn’t open the Snap, you don’t get the point.
How many points do videos get you?
We don’t know the exact number of points videos give you, as Snapchat keeps their algorithm private. However, based on what Snapchat has told us, we know videos count more than just sending a chat message.
Most likely, sending or opening a video Snap gives you 1 point, just like a photo Snap. Additional points may be awarded based on the below factors:
- Video length – Longer videos likely count for more points than quick 2 second videos.
- Number of viewers – If multiple people view your video Snap, you get additional points.
- Replays – If friends replay your video Snap, you probably get an extra point per replay.
So while we don’t know the exact score, it’s reasonable to assume videos give you at least 1 point, if not more based on the above engagement factors.
Do different types of videos count?
Yes, all different types of videos you can send on Snapchat will count towards your Snap score, including:
- Standard video Snaps
- Video notes
- Video messages
- Videos posted to your Story
- Videos sent in group chats
- Videos posted to Our Story
Again, while Snapchat hasn’t confirmed the exact weightings, it’s likely that Story and group chat videos count for more points, as they have the potential to reach a larger audience. But even quick personal video Snaps sent to a friend make a positive impact on your score.
Do Snapchat trophies affect your score?
No, earning Snapchat trophies does not directly contribute to your Snap score. Trophies are awarded when you reach certain milestones, like sending 5,000 Snaps or using 100 Geofilters. But the activity that earns you the trophy will count towards your score.
For example, you’ll likely send over 10,000 Snaps before unlocking the 10,000 Snap trophy. All of those Snaps that contributed to the trophy also added points to your score. But the act of unlocking the trophy itself does not add points.
Can you increase your Snap score fast?
There are a few legitimate ways to increase your Snap score faster:
- Send more Snaps regularly to your friends.
- Post engaging Snaps and Stories that your friends will want to view.
- Respond to any Snaps and chats you receive.
- Build up your Snapstreaks by Snapping friends daily.
- Add new friends to send Snaps to.
- Join group chats and post there.
Illegitimate ways like using third-party apps or bots to automatically send Snaps can get your account banned. So stick to sending genuine Snaps organically to safely improve your score.
Does deleting Snapchat reset your score?
No, deleting the Snapchat app itself does not reset your Snap score. Your score is attached to your account, not just the app on your device. So you can delete and reinstall Snapchat without losing your points.
However, if you delete your Snapchat account entirely, your Snap score will be reset to zero if you create a new account. Your score history and data are tied to your account ID, which goes away when the account is deleted.
You can create a new Snapchat account with a different username, but you’ll be starting your Snap score over from scratch.
Can you check your friends’ Snap scores?
Yes, you can easily see the Snap scores of all your friends who have added you back on Snapchat:
- Open your Snapchat friends list.
- Tap on a friend’s name.
- Their Snapcode will show their Snap score below their name.
This allows you to compare your score to your friends’ scores. It can be motivating to engage in some friendly competition to see who can get the highest score.
However, you won’t be able to see the Snap scores of friends who haven’t added you back. Their score remains private unless they choose to share it.
What’s the highest Snapchat score?
The highest Snapchat score possible is unclear, as Snapchat does not publicly share data on record scores. However, some reports indicate the highest score seen is in the 10-15 million range as of 2022.
Some individuals and influencers with high public Snap scores include:
- DJ Khaled – 10+ million score
- Tana Mongeau – 7+ million score
- Baby Ariel – 6+ million score
- James Charles – 3+ million score
These influencers have built massive Snapchat followings and post Stories regularly, which contributes heavily to a high score. For everyday users, a score in the hundreds of thousands is very respectable.
Conclusion
Your Snapchat score represents your overall activity and engagement on the app. Sending and receiving Snaps, especially videos, is a great way to keep your score trending upwards and improve your Snapchat standing.
While Snapchat keeps the exact score algorithm private, it’s clear videos count meaningfully towards your total. Feel free to share plenty of fun videos with your friends to boost your score and unlock achievements!