Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among younger users. One of Snapchat’s key features is the ability to add friends easily by username or phone number. This raises an important question – if you add someone new on Snapchat, will they know that you found them through searching, rather than being contacts already?
How Adding Friends Works on Snapchat
When you want to add a new friend on Snapchat, you have a few different options:
- Add them by Snapcode: You can scan their unique Snapcode using your camera and that will send them a friend request
- Add them by username: You can search for their username and then send them a friend request
- Add them by phone number: You can allow Snapchat access to your contacts and add friends if their phone number is in your contacts
- Add nearby users: Snapchat has a feature called Quick Add that lets you see and add nearby Snapchat users who also have this feature enabled.
The most important options related to this question are adding by username and phone number. When you use these methods, the other user is sent a friend request that they can choose to accept or deny. There is no indication to them that you found them through searching.
Does the Friend Request Show You Searched?
The short answer is no. When you add someone by username on Snapchat, they will not know that you searched for them specifically. Their friend request notification will look the same whether you found them through search, Quick Add, phone contacts, or any other method.
Here are some key points about Snapchat’s friend request system:
- It does not show the other user how you found or added them. The request looks identical from their end no matter what.
- They will simply see “[Your name] added you” in the request.
- There is no way to see if you were added from search, recommended friends, contacts, or other methods.
- You remain anonymous and they will have no indication you searched to find their profile.
In addition, adding someone by their phone number from your contacts also does not reveal that you got their info from your phone. The friend request appears the same.
The only exception is if you had previous communication with the person on Snapchat, such as sending Snaps back and forth or chatting. In this case they would already be in your friends list or contact history, so clearly you did not just search for them.
Will They Know You Viewed Their Profile?
In most cases, no. Simply viewing someone’s Snapchat profile does not notify them or show that you did so. This is similar to how you can browse most social media sites without the other person knowing.
However, there are two exceptions where the user may be notified:
- Snap Map – If you view their public Snap Map location, they will be notified.
- Stories – If you view their Story multiple times in a short period, they may be able to tell from the Views list.
Other than those two specific scenarios, Snapchat does not tell users who has viewed their profile. So there is no need to worry that just looking up someone’s profile will be detectable.
Tips for Adding Someone Anonymously
If you want to be absolutely certain that someone won’t know you searched for them when adding them on Snapchat, here are some tips:
- Don’t view their Snap Map location or Story right before sending the request.
- Avoid searching and adding someone you have no previous contact with.
- Add a few other friends at the same time so it’s not a standalone request.
- Act natural when chatting with them initially to not raise suspicions.
Following these guidelines will help ensure you remain anonymous when adding new friends on Snapchat who you found through searching user profiles.
Can You Remove a Friend Without Them Knowing?
Yes, Snapchat does allow you to remove or delete a friend without notifying them.
When you delete a friend, they will simply disappear from your friends list. Snapchat does not send any kind of notification or alert to let them know they have been removed or blocked.
The one exception is if you are best friends with someone on Snapchat. Your best friend status shows how many consecutive days you’ve snapped that person. If you delete a best friend, it will reset the counter to 0 next to their name on both ends, so they will probably notice the change. However, there is still no specific notification sent about the removal.
In summary:
- Deleting a normal friend will not notify them.
- Your name simply disappears from their friend list.
- Deleting a best friend resets your snapstreak, so they may notice.
- But there is still no notification sent to them about the removal.
As long as you were not best friends with the person, you can remove them as a friend anonymously without them knowing you deleted them from your contacts.
Conclusion
To recap the key points covered:
- Snapchat does not notify a user if you add them by search.
- The friend request looks the same whether you searched their name or found them another way.
- Viewing someone’s profile is anonymous in most cases.
- You can delete friends without Snapchat telling them.
So in conclusion, if you want to add someone new that you found by searching profiles on Snapchat, you can do so without worrying that they will know you looked them up specifically. The platform is designed to keep friend searches anonymous and untraceable. Just be cautious about checking their location or Story right before adding them, and you can comfortably search and connect with new friends without revealing your tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Snapchat see your search history?
No, Snapchat does not keep a search history or log of profiles users have looked up. Your searches remain private to you and are not visible to Snapchat or other users.
When should you remove Snapchat friends?
Reasons to remove a Snapchat friend include: you no longer talk to that person, they post inappropriate content, they send too many snaps, or you want to prune your friend list. It’s a good idea to periodically review and remove contacts you no longer interact with.
Is there a way to tell who views your Snapchat profile?
No, Snapchat does not have a feature that shows who views your profile. It is designed to be anonymous, so you cannot see who looks at your profile or when.
Can you search Snapchat by location?
Snapchat does not have a search feature to look up users by location. However, the Snap Map can show you snaps and stories from specific areas, so you can see public posts from a chosen location.
Why do I need a Snapchat username?
A Snapchat username allows friends to add you easily by search instead of needing your phone number. It also creates your unique profile link that lets people view your public profile and stories.
Table of Contents
| How Adding Friends Works on Snapchat |
| Does the Friend Request Show You Searched? |
| Will They Know You Viewed Their Profile? |
| Tips for Adding Someone Anonymously |
| Can You Remove a Friend Without Them Knowing? |
| Conclusion |
| Frequently Asked Questions |