To get quick answers about whether Snapchat notifies users when they are about to lose a Snapstreak, let’s first go over what Snapstreaks are and how they work on Snapchat.
What are Snapstreaks?
Snapstreaks, also called “snap streaks,” are earned when Snapchat friends send snaps back and forth within 24 hours for three consecutive days. This triggers a little emoji icon next to the other user’s name, indicating the beginning of a Snapstreak. The number beside the flame emoji goes up consecutively with each day a snap is exchanged, showing how long the Snapstreak has gone on.
Snapstreaks are a fun way for Snapchat friends to interact regularly and keep their friendship going. Some users enjoy seeing how long they can keep a streak going with their best friends. Snapstreaks also incentivize users to keep using Snapchat daily to maintain their streaks.
How Do You Lose a Snapstreak?
A Snapstreak is lost when friends don’t send each other a snap within 24 hours. If a full 24 hours goes by without a snap being sent either way, the streak ends and the flame emoji disappears.
There are a few ways a Snapstreak can end:
- You forget to send a snap one day
- Your friend forgets to send a snap back one day
- Either person sends a chat instead of a snap
- Technical issues prevent a snap from sending
- You block a friend, or they block you
Basically, the streak ends if 24 hours goes by without a snap sent and opened on either end. Chatting does not count to maintain a streak – it must be a snap.
Does Snapchat Notify You if a Streak Will End?
Yes, Snapchat does send notifications when a Snapstreak is at risk of ending soon. This gives friends a chance to keep their streak going before time runs out.
Specifically, Snapchat sends two types of notifications about Snapstreaks:
Snapstreaks Expiring Soon Alert
If you haven’t snapped your friend back yet that day, Snapchat will send an alert saying your Snapstreak is expiring soon. This notification comes around 6-7 hours before the 24-hour window closes. It shows the friend you have the Snapstreak with and says “Snapstreak is expiring soon.”
This alert gives you several hours to snap your friend back and keep the streak alive before it’s too late.
“Hurry” Notification
If you still haven’t snapped your friend back as the deadline nears, Snapchat sends a “Hurry!” notification reminding you to snap back right away. This comes with 1-2 hours left before the streak expires.
The “Hurry!” notification includes a thumbnail of your friend’s last snap to you, reminding you of who you need to snap back.
This last minute notification urges you to send a snap immediately to preserve your Snapstreak just under the wire before time runs out.
Do Both Friends Get Notifications?
Only the friend who hasn’t sent a snap yet gets the Snapstreak expiration notifications. For example:
- Billy snaps Suzy in the morning, starting the 24 hour countdown.
- 12 hours go by and Suzy hasn’t snapped Billy back yet.
- Suzy will get a notification that the Snapstreak is expiring soon.
- Billy will not get a notification because he already snapped Suzy.
So only the overdue friend gets reminded to keep the streak alive. The other friend who is still waiting for a snap back does not receive streak expiration notifications.
Can You Turn Off Snapstreak Notifications?
Yes, it is possible to disable Snapstreak notifications if you don’t want them. Here’s how:
- Go to your Snapchat Profile
- Tap the Settings (gear) icon
- Go to Notifications
- Toggle off “Snapstreaks”
With Snapstreak notifications turned off, you won’t get alerts about streaks expiring or being close to expiring.
What Happens if You Lose a Streak?
If you do lose a Snapstreak by letting 24 hours lapse without snapping back, the streak will disappear from your chat screen. The flame emoji and number showing the length of your streak will vanish.
However, this doesn’t have to be the end! You can start a brand new streak again by snapping each other at least once a day for three consecutive days. This will trigger a new flame emoji and streak count.
While losing a long Snapstreak can be disappointing, many people enjoy building streaks back up again and keeping them going as long as possible.
Key Takeaways
Here are some key points to remember about Snapstreak notifications:
- Snapchat sends alerts when a Snapstreak is going to expire soon.
- Notifications come around 6-7 hours before expiration and again 1-2 hours before.
- Only the friend who hasn’t sent a snap yet gets reminded.
- You can turn off Snapstreak notifications in Settings if desired.
- If a streak ends, you can start a new one by snapping for 3 days.
So in summary, Snapchat does provide notifications to help users keep their Snapstreaks going. But it’s still ultimately up to you make sure to snap back regularly so your friends don’t lose their streaks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Snapstreak expire notification also show how long your streak is?
No, the Snapstreak expiration notification only states that the streak is expiring soon and shows the friend’s name – it does not include the current streak count number.
To see the number of days in your current Snapstreak, you need to go into your chat with that friend. The flame emoji next to their name will show the number of days.
Can you restart an expired Snapstreak?
Yes, even if you lose a streak, you can start a brand new one with that same friend. Just begin snapping each other at least once every 24 hours for 3 straight days. This will trigger a new flame emoji and streak count to start over.
Why did my Snapstreak disappear when neither of us missed a day?
Sometimes streaks glitch and disappear even if both friends snapped. Reasons can include:
- One snap failed to send due to technical issues
- The app was force quit before the snap was opened
- Closed chat screen before opening snap
- Snap didn’t properly load
Try restarting the streak – if snapping consistently doesn’t trigger a new streak, contact Snapchat support.
Can Snapstreaks transfer between friends?
No, Snapstreaks are unique between pairs of friends. If you have a streak with one friend, it does not impact your streak count with other friends.
For example, Billy has a 20 day streak with Suzy and a 5 day streak with Jenny. Those streaks are separate – one streak doesn’t transfer over to someone else.
Why is my Snapstreak stuck on 1 day?
If your Snapstreak is stuck at 1 day, it likely means you and your friend aren’t consistently snapping each other within 24 hours. To increase the streak count, you need to exchange snaps at least once every 24 hours for multiple days in a row without any gap of over 24 hours in between.
Conclusion
Snapstreaks are a fun way to interact with your Snapchat friends regularly. Snapchat provides expiration alerts to help users remember to keep snapping to maintain streaks with their favorite Snap pals. While streaks may come and go, they ultimately bring friends closer together through consistent communication on Snapchat.