Snapchat Plus is a paid subscription service that unlocks additional features like rewatching Stories, custom Snapchat icons, and more. One common question around Snapchat Plus is whether it lets you see other users’ locations or enables location tracking.
The short answer is no – Snapchat Plus does not provide the ability to view other users’ locations or turn on location tracking. The location features in Snapchat are the same for all users, regardless of whether they have a Snapchat Plus subscription.
How location sharing works on Snapchat
To understand why Snapchat Plus doesn’t show locations, it helps to know how Snapchat handles location sharing in the app:
Snap Map
The Snap Map lets you share your location publicly or with selected friends. Your location isn’t visible to anyone by default – you have to choose to share it. Friends you share with can see your location when viewing the Snap Map. Snapchat Plus does not affect Snap Map visibility or access.
Location tagging
You can add your location to Snaps by tapping the camera screen to bring up location tagging. This adds a geotag that friends can swipe up to view. Snapchat Plus doesn’t enable you to see the location tags on friends’ Snaps.
Location filters
Snapchat has location-specific filters and geofilters that are overlaid on Snaps taken in certain locations. Snapchat Plus doesn’t unlock the ability to see where someone was when they added a geofilter.
So in summary, Snapchat Plus does not give you access to view other users’ locations or location history in any part of the app. The paid subscription focuses on enhanced or extended features rather than changing core Snapchat location capabilities.
What features does Snapchat Plus provide?
While Snapchat Plus doesn’t affect location sharing, here are some of the main features you get with a Snapchat+ subscription:
Rewatch indicator
See who has rewatched your Stories and how many times they’ve viewed them.
Revert reaction
Let friends know when you’ve unreacted to their Snaps.
Pin a friend as a “#1 BFF”
Your best friend will be pinned at the top of your chat list for easy access.
Custom icons
Personalize your Snapchat profile with exclusive icons only available to subscribers.
Custom notification sounds
Get notified of Snaps and Chats with custom tones and vibration patterns.
Profile badge
Display an exclusive Snapchat+ badge on your profile to show your subscription status.
Increased Story rewatch limit
Rewatch Stories as many times as you want in a 24-hour window (regular users are limited to one rewatch per Story).
| Feature | Snapchat Free | Snapchat+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rewatch Stories | 1 rewatch per Story | Unlimited rewatches |
| Profile customization | Standard options only | Exclusive icons and badges |
| Best Friends | Appears in standard order | Pin #1 to top of chat |
| View Story Insights | None | Rewatch count and reverts |
| Notifications | Standard tones | Custom tones and vibrations |
Is Snapchat Plus worth it?
Whether Snapchat Plus is worth the $3.99/month subscription depends on how you use Snapchat:
For heavy Snapchat users
If you’re on Snapchat constantly sending Snaps and watching Stories, the unlimited rewatches and extra insights into friend interactions could make it worth upgrading. Small perks like custom notifications also enhance the experience if Snapchat is one of your main apps.
For casual Snapchat users
Most of the Snapchat Plus perks cater to power users, so if you just open Snapchat occasionally, the subscription likely isn’t necessary. The standard app functionality is robust enough for most casual use cases.
For privacy-focused users
Since Snapchat Plus doesn’t offer any enhanced privacy capabilities or location cloaking, the additional cost isn’t justified if you use Snapchat primarily for encrypted chats or location sharing with close friends.
For users wanting more location access
If your main goal is to gain insight into friends’ locations or where their Snaps originate from, Snapchat Plus won’t actually give you those capabilities, making it less useful. Standard Snapchat already shows as much location data as Snapchat Plus.
Conclusion
While Snapchat Plus opens up new features and customization for $3.99/month, additional location tracking or visibility isn’t part of the package. You get the same level of control over location sharing through Snap Map, geotags, and geofilters as regular Snapchat users.
Before subscribing, evaluate if the bonus rewatching, reaction tracking, badges, and profile enhancements justify the cost for your personal Snapchat use. But don’t expect any special location privileges, as Snapchat Plus deliberately avoids expanding or changing location permissions between friends for privacy reasons.