Yes, Snapchat does show a friends list for each user. The friends list allows Snapchat users to see which of their contacts are also using Snapchat and view their profile information. It’s an easy way for Snapchatters to find and connect with friends on the app.
Finding Your Friends List
To access your friends list in Snapchat, simply tap on the ghost icon at the top of the Camera screen. This will bring you to your profile page. At the top, you’ll see two tabs – My Friends and Added Me. Tap on My Friends to view your full list of Snapchat friends.
The My Friends tab shows all the Snapchat users you have added and who have added you back. These are two-way friendships where you can send snaps back and forth. The Added Me tab shows pending friend requests from users who have added you but you haven’t added back yet.
Viewing Your Friends’ Profiles
From your friends list, you can tap on any friend’s name to access their Snapchat profile. The profile screen shows your friend’s Snapchat name, Snapcode, number of points, trophies, and Snapstreaks. You can also see any public Stories they have posted.
Viewing a friend’s profile is useful for a few reasons:
- Seeing their Snapcode lets you easily add them as a friend from your camera by scanning their code.
- Viewing their trophies and Snapstreaks shows their Snapchat activity.
- Watching their public Stories lets you see shared Snaps if your friend has opted to post them.
Editing Your Friends List
Snapchat gives you control over who appears on your friends list. You can delete friends at any time to remove them. To delete a friend:
- Go to your Snapchat friends list.
- Tap and hold on the friend’s name.
- Tap “More” from the pop-up menu.
- Tap “Remove Friend” to delete them from your list.
Deleting a friend stops you from seeing their stories and snaps. But it doesn’t delete the conversation history, and you can always add them back later if you change your mind.
In addition to removing friends, you can also block users who are harassing you or making you uncomfortable. Blocking prevents them from viewing your profile, sending you snaps, or seeing your location on the Snap Map.
Adding Friends on Snapchat
To build up your Snapchat friends list, you’ll need to add new friends. There are a few ways to find and add friends on Snapchat:
- From your Contacts: Snapchat scans your phone contacts and recommends friends who also use Snapchat. Just tap “Add” next to their name to send a friend request.
- Username Search: Know the Snapchat username of someone you want to add? Tap the + icon at the top of your Camera screen and type in their exact username to search and send an add request.
- Snapcode: Every Snapchatter has a unique Snapcode that can be scanned to instantly add them. Snapcodes often appear in friends’ social media profiles or stories outside Snapchat.
- Quick Add: Tap the Snapcode icon in the profile screen of a friend who has you added. Then tap “Add” to instantly add them back.
When adding friends, keep in mind that both users need to add each other back to become “Friends” and interact on Snapchat. One-way friend requests will only give you access to view that user’s public Stories.
Finding Celebrities and Brands
In addition to connecting with personal friends, Snapchat’s friends list also lets you follow and view content from celebrities, influencers, media companies, and brands. To find interesting accounts to follow:
- Tap the search icon from your Snapchat Camera and browse popular accounts under “Discover.”
- Check Snapchat’s “Official Stories” section for verified accounts from celebs and brands.
- Search for your favorite celebrities, athletes, artists, etc. directly by username.
- Browse the Snapchat account of a friend who follows accounts you may like and view who they are following.
The benefit of following business accounts is gaining access to their public Stories showcasing products, services, exclusive offers, contests, events, and more. So your Snapchat friends list can serve as a useful discovery and marketing tool.
Understanding Your Friend Emojis
Snapchat uses friend emojis next to each person in your friends list to showcase your relationship with specific friends. The emoji appears next to their name when chatting and denotes your interaction level on Snapchat. Here are what the main friend emojis mean:
- 👑 Gold Crown – Your #1 Best Friend, the friend you exchange Snaps with the most
- ❤️ Red Heart – One of your Best Friends, the core group you Snap daily
- 😊 Yellow Smiley Face – A Snapchat friend you frequently interact with
- 🔴 Red Circle – A new friend who was just added
- ⏳ Hourglass – Your Snapstreak is about to end – must exchange Snaps to keep it going!
Snapchat will shift your friend emojis over time based on how often you’re engaging with each friend. The emojis provide a quick way to see your overall Snapchat relationships at a glance.
Viewing Your Best Friends List
In addition to your main Friends page, Snapchat has a dedicated Best Friends list that highlights your top friends. To see it:
- Go to your profile page
- Tap the emoji icon in the top right corner
- Tap “My Best Friends”
This section will showcase your 8 top friends over the past week. It provides an easy way to see who your most frequent Snapchat connections are at the moment based on your Snap activity.
Hiding Your Best Friends
If you don’t want your Best Friends displayed publicly in your profile, you can choose to hide them. Go to your Best Friends list and tap the gear icon to toggle “Show my Best Friends” off. This will remove the list from your profile, but you can still privately view it.
Hiding Best Friends simply provides more privacy over who appears in your profile. Your actual Snapchat relationships and activity remains unaffected. Friends will still see their own emojis when chatting with you.
Recovering Deleted Friends
Accidentally deleted a friend from your Snapchat friends list? As long as you and the other person haven’t blocked each other, you can recover recently deleted friends.
Go to your Snapchat profile, tap the ghost icon at the top, and tap “Deleted Friends.” This section will show friends you’ve removed within the past 30 days. Simply tap “Add” next to their name to send a new friend request and add them back.
Conclusion
Snapchat’s friends list provides a central place to manage your social graph within the app. You can browse all your connections, view profiles, delete or block friends, understand your relationships, and discover new accounts to follow. Maintaining your friends list helps ensure you always have Snap buddies to interact with on the platform.