Snapchat is a popular social media app that allows users to share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed. One of Snapchat’s key features is Stories, which allows users to post content that remains viewable for 24 hours. A common question Snapchat users have is whether Snapchat shows them all of the people who have viewed their Stories, or if it only shows a limited number of viewers.
Does Snapchat show all story viewers?
The short answer is no, Snapchat does not show you every single person who has viewed your Story. Snapchat only shows you a limited number of viewers for each Story.
Snapchat has never officially stated the exact number of viewers shown, but through testing and reports from users, it appears Snapchat displays somewhere between 20-100 viewers on each Story. The number of viewers shown also seems to vary based on how many total views the Story has.
For example, a Story with 100 views may show 50-60 viewers, while a Story with 500 views may show 100 viewers. So the more views your Story gets, the more viewers Snapchat will show you – but it still caps out at around 100 and does not show all 500 (or more) viewers.
Why doesn’t Snapchat show all viewers?
There are a couple reasons why Snapchat limits the number of viewers shown:
- Privacy – By not showing every single viewer, Snapchat protects user privacy and anonymity. Viewers don’t have to worry about others being able to see that they viewed someone’s Story.
- Feature focus – Snapchat wants Stories to be more about sharing quick, in-the-moment content rather than tracking views or followers. Showing limited viewers keeps the focus on the content itself.
- Performance – Displaying hundreds or thousands of viewers for popular Stories would be data intensive and could slow down loading speeds within the app.
Snapchat product designer Jack Brody stated on Quora that the app shows “enough to give you an idea of how your Story is performing and who has seen it, while respecting privacy.” So while Snapchat doesn’t show all viewers, it aims to show enough that users get a sense of their Story’s reach and performance.
How to see viewers who don’t show up
While Snapchat caps the number of viewers shown in the app, there are a couple of workarounds to see at least some of the viewers that Snapchat doesn’t display:
Check the Viewers list immediately
The Viewers list when you first post a Snapchat story is not capped. You can see every viewer who has watched your Story within the first minute or so of posting it. So checking it right away will give you an uncapped look at early viewers.
Recall a Snap to refresh the Viewers list
If you recall a Snap from your Story and re-post it, it will generate a new Viewers list to refresh the viewers. You can then see the new batch of uncapped viewers immediately after re-posting.
View Story analytics
Snapchat offers analytics and insights on Stories with its Snapchat for Business and Creator accounts. This includes info on total unique viewers. So having one of these account types will let you see your full Story view count, even if the Viewers list itself is limited.
Use a third-party app
Some third-party apps claim to show you the full list of Snapchat Story viewers. However, most of these have limited functionality or accuracy. Snapchat’s API and data encryption prevent apps from accessing full data on views.
Who can view your Snapchat Story?
Snapchat has a few different Story settings that control who can view your Story:
Public
A public Story can be viewed by all Snapchatters. This is the default setting for Stories.
Friends
A friends-only Story can only be viewed by Snapchat friends you have added and who have added you back. Snapchatters who you are not friends with will not be able to see it.
Custom
With a custom Story, you can choose specific friends who can view it. This lets you restrict Story access to a limited group of friends.
Tips for seeing more Snapchat Story viewers
While Snapchat limits the number of Story viewers shown in the app, there are a few tips that can help maximize the viewers you can see:
- Check the Viewers list immediately after posting and re-post Snaps to refresh.
- Post frequently to get more viewers. More views means more viewers shown.
- Post publicly. Friends-only and Custom settings reduce potential viewers.
- Post at peak times. More Snapchatters will be active and able to view.
- Engage with viewers. They’ll be more likely to keep viewing your Stories.
Third-Party Apps to See Snapchat Viewers
While Snapchat limits the Story viewers shown in its app, some third-party apps claim to show Snapchat users their full list of Story viewers. However, it’s important to understand the limitations of these third-party apps:
- Most cannot access full viewing data due to Snapchat’s encryption and API restrictions.
- They often show inaccurate viewer information, including fake views.
- Some request login credentials, putting accounts at risk.
- Snapchat does not support third-party apps and may ban accounts using them.
Here are some of the most popular third-party apps that claim to show all Snapchat Story viewers and their reliability:
Snapchat++
Snapchat++ is a modified version of Snapchat for iOS that claims to show all viewers. However, user reports indicate it shows a mix of real and fake views. Sharing login info is risky. Snapchat bans accounts using unofficial apps.
MSPY
MSPY is a parental control and monitoring app that claims to show all Snapchat viewers for monitored children’s accounts. But it appears to show limited and inaccurate viewer data.
Snapspy V3
Snapspy V3 claims to show all Snapchat Story viewers by accessing data in the app’s backend. But user reports indicate most of the views are fake. Sharing login info also risks account ban.
Snapchat Story Viewer
This website asks users to input their Snapchat username and password to see full viewers. But it seems unreliable and risky to use. Inputting login info can lead to hacking.
Conclusion
Snapchat intentionally limits the number of Story viewers shown in the app for privacy, performance, and design reasons. While the exact view limit is not officially known, it appears to be around 100 views displayed, regardless of total views.
Checking viewers immediately, re-posting Snaps, using business accounts, and posting engaging content can help maximize views shown. However, third-party apps that claim to show all Snapchat viewers tend to be unreliable or risky to use.
Overall, Snapchat does not display every single Story viewer. But for most purposes, the sampling of viewers provided gives users enough insight into their Story’s performance, while protecting user privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don’t I see all my Snapchat Story views?
Snapchat intentionally limits the number of Story viewers shown to around 100, even if your Story has more total views. This is done for privacy, performance, and design reasons. Snapchat does not show every single viewer.
How many Snapchat Story views does it show?
Snapchat seems to display 20-100 views on Stories, with the number increasing based on total views. But there is no official view count limit stated by Snapchat. The app simply does not show all viewers.
Can you see Snapchat views from stalkers?
If someone views your Snapchat Story, they will only appear among the limited viewers shown if they are within that viewer count cap. So stalkers and others may view your Story without being shown.
Why does my Snapchat Story only have 3 views?
If your Snapchat Story only shows a very low number of viewers, it likely means you have very few friends added, a restrictive privacy setting, or your friends aren’t very active on Snapchat currently. Posting publicly, adding friends, and checking at peak times can increase views.
How do I know who viewed my Snapchat Story secretly?
There is no definitive way to see every single viewer of your Snapchat Story since Snapchat always caps viewers shown. Using a business account, immediate checkins, or reposting Snaps can help maximize displayed viewers. But third-party apps often show inaccurate information.
Summary of Key Points
- Snapchat does not show all viewers of your Story – it limits viewers shown to around 20-100
- The app caps viewers for privacy, performance and design reasons
- Checking immediately after posting or re-posting Snaps shows more viewers
- Business accounts provide viewing analytics with total viewers
- Third-party apps claiming to show all viewers are often inaccurate or risky
- Posting frequently, publicly and at peak times can maximize potential Story views