Removing a friend on Snapchat is easy – you can do it right from your Friends screen by pressing and holding on a friend’s name, then tapping “Remove Friend” on the pop-up menu. But what happens if you later change your mind and want to re-add someone you previously removed? Is it possible to find and retrieve friends you’ve removed from your Snapchat friends list? Here are some tips for tracking down removed Snapchat friends.
Check Your Blocked Users List
When you remove someone on Snapchat, they are automatically added to your Blocked Users list. To see your Blocked Users:
- Go to your Profile by tapping the ghost/avatar icon in the top left corner.
- Tap the gear icon to access your Settings.
- Go to Account Actions > Blocked > View List.
Here you will see a list of all users you have blocked on Snapchat. If you scroll through and see the friend you’re looking for, simply tap on their name and then “Unblock” to remove them from your Blocked Users. They will then be restored to your Friends list.
Search by Name
If the removed friend is not in your Blocked Users, your next step is to search for them by name in your friends list. To do this:
- Go to your Friends screen in Snapchat.
- Tap the search icon at the top.
- Type in the full name of the friend you’re looking for.
If they appear in the search results, you can tap on their name and then the Add Friend button to send them a new friend request. If you don’t see them in your search, it likely means they have also removed you as a friend on Snapchat.
Search by Username
Another option is to try searching for the friend by their Snapchat username. Usernames are unique and do not change when a user is removed. To find someone by username:
- Go to the Add Friends screen in Snapchat.
- Tap the search bar at the top and enter the exact username.
- Select the correct match from the search results.
- Tap Add to re-send a friend request.
This will only work if the user still has the same Snapchat account. If the username is not found, they may have deleted their account entirely.
Check Other Social Media
If you can’t find the removed friend directly in Snapchat, your next step is to check other social media platforms you may both use. For example:
- Check your Instagram followers and who you are following.
- Look through your Facebook friends list.
- Search your Twitter followers and who you follow.
- Look through your phone contacts.
If you locate the friend on another social platform, you can try messaging them directly and asking them to re-add you on Snapchat. Let them know you would like to reconnect on Snapchat again.
Send an Email
If you don’t have any other way to get in touch with the friend, your last resort may be sending them an email. Hopefully you have an email address on file for them. In your message, remind them who you are and that you used to be Snapchat friends. Ask them nicely if they would be willing to add you back on Snapchat again and provide your username.
This isn’t guaranteed to work since they may ignore or disregard the email. But it’s worth a shot if you have no other way to contact the person.
Prevent This in the Future
To avoid having to track down removed Snapchat friends later on, consider these tips:
- Be thoughtful before removing friends you may want to reconnect with later.
- Take note of their username before removing them.
- Save their contact info in your phone or add them on other social networks you use.
- If removing temporarily, let them know you are just taking a break and may re-add them later.
Staying connected on other platforms makes it much easier to find them again in the future. Removing friends temporarily or taking a social media break can prevent burning bridges completely.
Conclusion
Here are some final tips for finding removed Snapchat friends:
- Check your Blocked Users list and unblock them if you find them there.
- Search your Snapchat friends list by their name.
- Look up their exact Snapchat username in the Add Friends search.
- Scan your friends/followers on other social networks.
- Message them through another platform or by email.
- Going forward, keep their contact info handy before removing.
With persistence and checking all options, you have a good chance of tracking down lost Snapchat friends. But be prepared that you may not always get the result you want if they have also deleted you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see who removed you on Snapchat?
Unfortunately, there is no way to see exactly who has removed or blocked you on Snapchat. Your only indication will be that they disappear from your friends list. Snapchat does not send notifications or provide any kind of list showing users who have removed you.
What happens when someone removes you on Snapchat?
When someone removes or blocks you on Snapchat, you are immediately removed from their friends list and can no longer see their story or snap them. Similarly, they disappear from your friends list and can no longer view your story or send you snaps.
Can you find someone’s Snapchat by phone number?
Snapchat does not allow you to search for users directly by phone number. The only way to find someone is by their username or full name if they are still in your Snapchat friends list. There is no feature to locate Snapchat accounts based on a connected phone number.
Can you recover deleted Snapchat friends?
It is not possible to recover or restore friends that have been deleted or removed from your Snapchat friends list. Once a friend is removed, they are gone from your list permanently unless you re-add each other. Your only option is to search and find them again via username or on other social networks.
Does Snapchat notify when you remove a friend?
No, Snapchat does not send any notification when you remove or block a friend. The only indication the other user will have is that you suddenly disappear from their friend list. There is no Snapchat message sent to them alerting that they have been removed or blocked.
Comparision of Finding Removed Snapchat Friends vs other Social Media
Here is a comparison of how easy/difficult it is to find and retrieve removed friends on Snapchat vs other major social platforms:
| Platform | Ability to Find Removed Friends |
|---|---|
| Snapchat | Hard – No notification given of removed friends. Need username or search friends list. |
| Easy – Can view list of all removed/blocked friends under Settings. | |
| Moderate – Can see list of blocked users but not all removed. | |
| Hard – No list of blocked or removed users available. |
As the table shows, Snapchat and Twitter make it hardest to find and recover removed connections. Facebook provides the most access to removed friends lists and blocked users lists. Instagram falls somewhere in the middle in terms of recoverability.
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Removed Friends on Social Media
Here is a step-by-step walkthrough for how to find and recover removed friends on some of the top social platforms:
- Click on the arrow icon in the top right corner.
- Go to “Settings & Privacy” > Settings.
- Click “Blocking” on the left sidebar.
- View your lists of “People You’ve Blocked” and “Restricted List.”
- To re-friend, click the “Unblock” or “Unrestrict” button.
- Go to your profile by tapping your avatar.
- Tap the 3-line menu icon and go to Settings.
- Tap “Privacy” > “Blocked Accounts.”
- Tap “Unblock” next to any account you want to remove from your blocked list.
- Go to your profile and click “More” from the sidebar.
- Choose “Settings and privacy” then go to “Privacy and safety.”
- Select “Muted and Blocked accounts.”
- Click “Unblock” for any account you want to unblock.
Use these steps as a guide to unblocking and re-friending removed accounts on the top social media networks.
Should You Re-add Someone Who Removed You?
If you find yourself wanting to retrieve a connection on social media who previously removed or blocked you, consider these risks:
- They may just remove you again.
- It could renew unwanted contact from them.
- You risk embarrassing yourself by chasing a one-sided friendship.
- It could make you seem creepy or stalkerish.
- The block may have been for a good reason you’re unaware of.
In some cases, it may be better just to accept the removed friendship and move on. But in situations like accidental removals or temporary blocks, re-adding can make sense. Use your best judgment based on the specific circumstances.
Mistakes to Avoid When Removing Friends
To prevent damaging your friendships and social connections, keep these mistakes in mind when removing friends:
- Don’t remove in anger – cool down first before making a rash decision.
- Don’t jump to conclusions if someone seems to remove you.
- Avoid removing friends just because of political disagreements.
- Don’t remove someone for trivial reasons like not liking their posts.
- Don’t make removals public or try to embarrass the person.
Show maturity by handling removals discretely and thoughtfully. Leave the door open to reconnect later on if appropriate.
When Is It Okay to Remove Friends?
Here are some appropriate situations for removing social media friends:
- The person bullies you or treats you poorly.
- They are harassing you or making you uncomfortable.
- They are excessively toxic, negative or drama-filled.
- You only know them superficially and rarely interact.
- You have grown significantly apart and no longer interact.
Use good judgment, but don’t feel obligated to stay social media friends out of politeness if the person is detrimental to your well-being or happiness.
Other Snapchat FAQs
How do you remove someone from your best friends on Snapchat?
Unfortunately there is no way to manually remove someone from your Snapchat best friends list. The best friends algorithm is based on your snap activity, so the only way to change it is to avoid viewing that person’s snaps for several days. This will organically cause them to drop off your best friends list over time.
Why did someone remove me from Snapchat?
Some common reasons someone may remove or block you on Snapchat include:
- They wanted to take a break from the friendship.
- You said something to offend them.
- They are removing Snapchat friends in general.
- Your friendship faded and they rarely interact with you.
- Their account was hacked or deleted.
Without them communicating the reason, it can be hard to know for sure why you were removed. Try not to take it personally without the full context.
Can you tell if someone deleted their Snapchat?
If a friend suddenly disappears from your Snapchat friends list, they likely either blocked you or deleted their account entirely. Unfortunately there is no definite way to know if it was a block or a full account deletion. Some signs that the account may have been deleted include them also disappearing from any Snapchat groups you share or their Snapscore resetting to zero.
How do I permanently delete a Snapchat account?
To permanently delete your Snapchat account:
- Go to your profile and open settings.
- Scroll down and select “Delete Account.”
- Enter your password and then click “Continue.”
- On the next screen confirm “Delete Account.”
Your account and all data will then be permanently erased. There is no way to undo or recover a deleted Snapchat account.