Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among young people. One of the fun aspects of Snapchat is adding friends and seeing their snaps (photos/videos) in your feed. But how do you know when someone has added you as a friend on Snapchat? Here are some ways to tell if someone has added you as a friend on Snapchat.
Your Friend List
The most straightforward way to check if someone has added you on Snapchat is to look at your friend list. To view your friend list:
- Open the Snapchat app
- Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner
- Tap “My Friends”
Here you will see a list of all your friends on Snapchat. Scan through the list to see if the person’s name appears there. If you see their name, it means they have added you as a friend.
One thing to note is that your friend list shows friends who have added each other. So if you haven’t added them back, their name will still show up in your list. This brings us to the next method for checking new Snapchat friends…
Added Me Section
Snapchat has a section called “Added Me” that shows one-way friend requests. So if someone adds you as a friend, but you haven’t added them back yet, you will see their name under “Added Me.”
To find the Added Me section:
- Go to your Snapchat friend list
- Scroll down past your friend list
- You will see a section called “Added Me”
Any pending friend requests will be listed here. So if you see someone’s name in the Added Me section, it indicates they have sent you a friend request on Snapchat.
Notification Dot
Snapchat also has notification dots that inform you of new friend requests. Here’s what to look out for:
- A yellow dot next to your profile icon means you have a new friend request
- A red dot next to your profile icon means you have a new story or snap to view
So if you notice a yellow dot next to your profile icon, tap on it to go to your Added Me section and view your pending friend requests. The yellow dot will disappear once you view the request.
Chat Icon
When someone adds you as a friend on Snapchat, a chat icon will appear next to their name on your friend list. The chat icon looks like a speech bubble and indicates that you can now message that friend.
So if you scan your friend list and notice a chat icon next to someone’s name who wasn’t there before, it likely means they just added you as a friend.
Notification Banner
When someone adds you on Snapchat, a notification banner will appear at the top of your chat screen saying “[Name] added you.” This notification only appears when you first open Snapchat after being added by someone.
So if you open Snapchat and see a banner alert that someone has added you, that’s a clear sign they sent a friend request. The banner will go away once you tap on it.
Snap History
If someone adds you as a friend on Snapchat, you will start seeing their public snaps in your feed. So if you suddenly start seeing snaps from someone you didn’t before, it’s likely because they added you as a friend.
Keep in mind that you’ll only see snaps in your feed if the person’s account is public or if they manually add you to their private story. But if their snaps mysteriously start appearing, there’s a good chance they added you.
Mutual Friends
If you notice that someone has just become a mutual friend with some of your existing Snapchat friends, they probably added you so you would become mutual friends. Check your Added Me section or notification dots to confirm the request.
Ask Your Friends
If you can’t figure out who added you on Snapchat, ask your mutual friends if they know. Chances are the person told them that they planned to add you, so your friends might be able to tell you who sent the request.
This method obviously only works if you and the mystery friend have mutual friends on Snapchat. But it’s worth asking around if you really have no idea who added you.
Add Them Back
When all else fails, you can always just add the person back and see what happens. If it turns out they didn’t actually add you, they will likely ignore your friend request. But if they did add you, adding them back will confirm the connection.
This method requires a bit of trial and error. But it can help solve the mystery of who added you if you have absolutely no other clues to go off.
Turn Off Friend Suggestions
Snapchat will sometimes recommend people for you to add, even if they haven’t added you. These suggested friends will appear in your Added Me list.
To avoid confusion over who requested to add you, you can turn off friend suggestions in your Snapchat settings:
- Go to your profile and tap the Settings gear icon
- Tap “Manage” under “Additional Services”
- Toggle off “Friend Suggestions”
Once friend suggestions are disabled, you can be certain that everyone appearing in Added Me has requested to add you.
Check Your Email
When someone adds you on Snapchat, the app will send an email alert to the email associated with your Snapchat account. The email will say something like “You have a new Snapchat friend!” and include the name of the person who added you.
So if you are unsure who sent a friend request, check the email associated with your Snapchat account. The notification emails can help identify the mystery friend.
Conclusion
Knowing when someone has added you on Snapchat is helpful for keeping track of your contacts and relationships. While Snapchat doesn’t send an obvious alert every time you’re added, there are plenty of subtle clues to pick up on.
Frequent checks of your friend list, Added Me section, notification dots, and Snap history can reveal new friend requests. If you still can’t figure it out, try asking friends or adding the person back. And disabling friend suggestions ensures only real requests end up in your Added Me.
With so many possible signals to look for, you should be able to solve the mystery of who added you on Snapchat. Just stay observant and you’ll never wonder for long who your new Snap friends are!