Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among young people. One of Snapchat’s unique features is the ability to do video calls with your friends. However, sometimes you may call someone on Snapchat and they don’t answer. So how do you know if someone is ignoring your Snapchat call?
They don’t answer after multiple tries
One of the clearest signs that someone is ignoring your Snapchat call is if you try calling them multiple times and they never pick up. For example, if you call them once and they don’t answer, it’s possible they just missed the call or were busy. But if you call them 2, 3, or even 4 times over the next few hours or days and they still don’t answer, it’s likely they are intentionally not answering and ignoring your calls.
They were just active on Snapchat before you called
Another indicator that someone is dodging your Snapchat call is if you notice they were active on the app just before you tried calling them. So if you see they posted a Snap or were chatting with friends just a few minutes before your call, but then suddenly don’t answer when you call, it’s probable they saw your call coming in and ignored it.
They view your Snap but don’t call back
If someone doesn’t pick up your Snapchat call but you notice they’ve viewed a Snap you sent shortly after, that’s a sign they’re avoiding your call. Even if they were genuinely busy when you called, most people will return a missed call from a friend if they see them active on Snapchat after. So if they view your Snap but still don’t call back, it’s likely intentional on their part.
Their Snapchat score keeps going up
Snapchat keeps track of a score based on how active you are on the app. So if you notice the friend you called keeps having their score go up but they haven’t returned your call or answered any recent Snaps, it’s probable they’re using Snapchat to avoid you while ignoring your call attempts.
They open your chat but don’t respond
If you send a chat asking “Did you get my call?” or something similar after they ignore your call, and you can see they’ve opened the chat but not responded, then it’s definitely a sign they’re dodging you. Even if they didn’t have time to talk when you called, a friend would normally send a quick chat or call back to say why they missed your call.
Your call rings longer than usual before declining
Typically when someone doesn’t answer a Snapchat call, it will ring 3-5 times before stopping. However, if your call goes 6, 7, 8 rings or longer before they decline or it goes unanswered, it means they likely declined the call manually. The extra long rings indicate they saw the call coming in but waited before deciding to ignore it.
Their Bitmoji disappears from the map
Snapchat’s map feature shows your friends’ Bitmojis so you can see where they are. If you try calling someone and their Bitmoji suddenly disappears from the map after your call goes unanswered, it’s a clear sign they are dodging you. They likely turned their location services off manually so you can’t see they were active after ignoring your call.
They have their status set to offline
Similarly, if a friend you call has their status set to offline or hasn’t been active in over 24 hours, but their score keeps going up, it means they manually set their status to offline to avoid you. They don’t want you to know they’re on Snapchat and ignoring your call attempts.
They’ve blocked you
The most definitive way to know if someone is ignoring your Snapchat call is if you find out they’ve straight up blocked you on the app. If a friend blocks you, your calls will no longer go through to them at all. You’ll get an error message that says something like “Pending” or “Couldn’t reach user” when you try to call them.
They directly tell you they want space
Lastly, the most direct way to find out if someone is intentionally ignoring your Snapchat calls is if they actually tell you outright. They may send a message saying they need some space and ask that you stop calling them for a while. Though it may hurt, at least then you’ll know clearly that they want to be left alone.
How to react when someone ignores your Snapchat calls
So what should you do if you realize a friend has been ignoring your Snapchat calls? Here are some tips on how to respond:
- Don’t bombard them with more calls or messages. That will likely just push them further away.
- Send them a message acknowledging you noticed they missed your calls and checking in to ask if everything is ok. But don’t be aggressive or accusatory about it.
- Give them space for a few days or even weeks until they’re ready to talk again.
- Reflect on if you may have said or done something to upset them recently.
- Speak to any mutual friends to get their perspective on why your friend may not be answering.
- Tell them you’re here to talk whenever they’re ready but you’ll stop contacting them for now.
The key is not to react too strongly. Be the mature person, don’t escalate the situation, and just give your friend the space they desire. With time, you can try to reopen communication and find out why they felt the need to ignore you in the first place.
Reasons someone might ignore your Snapchat call
There are a variety of reasons why someone might be dodging your Snapchat calls. Here are some of the most common ones:
- They’re busy and can’t talk at the moment
- They don’t feel like talking on the phone right now
- They’re going through a personal issue and need space
- You’ve been calling too frequently and they want a break
- They’re with other people and don’t want to call you around others
- They’re mad or upset at you about something
- They’re seeing someone new and don’t want that person to know they’re taking your call
- They’re just not interested in talking anymore
- Your conversations have become boring or draining for them
- They’re depressed or avoiding everyone right now
- They feel the friendship has run its course and they want to move on
As you can see, there are many reasons, some more concerning than others, for why a friend may dodge your Snapchat call. Try not to jump to conclusions and assume the worst. Have an open conversation when they’re ready to find out what’s really going on.
Signs they actually aren’t ignoring you
Before getting upset that you’re being ignored, also consider that they actually aren’t dodging your call. Here are signs it could be an innocent misunderstanding:
- They call or message you back apologizing and explaining why they missed the call
- They were in an area with bad cell reception when you called
- Their phone was dead or on silent without them realizing
- They fall asleep early and didn’t see your call come in
- They were driving or in a meeting and couldn’t answer
- It was late and they had already gone to bed
- They accidentally pocket declined your call
If you give them the benefit of the doubt instead of assuming they’re ignoring you, you can usually figure out if there’s an innocent reason. But if the dodged calls become a pattern, then it’s likely intentional on their part.
Conclusion
Being left on read or having your Snapchat calls ignored can be frustrating and hurtful. But try not to take it personally or get angry at your friend. Simply give them the space they seem to need right now. In most cases, if the relationship is meant to be, your friend will get back in touch when they’re ready. Just have patience and focus on other areas of your life in the meantime. But if they continue to blatantly ignore you even after trying to communicate, it may sadly be time to move on.