Removing friends on Snapchat is easy and can be done in just a few steps. Here is a quick 60-word overview on how to remove friends on Snapchat: To remove a friend on Snapchat, open your friends list, tap and hold on the friend you want to remove, tap “More” on the pop-up menu, and then tap “Remove Friend”. This will delete them from your friends list and they won’t be able to view your stories or send you snaps.
Open Your Friends List
The first step to removing a friend on Snapchat is accessing your friends list. There are a couple ways to do this:
- Tap the ghost icon at the top of the Camera screen.
- Swipe down on the Camera screen.
- Tap your profile icon in the top left corner, then tap “My Friends”.
Your friends list shows all of your current Snapchat friends. You can scroll through alphabetically or use the search bar to find a specific friend.
Tap and Hold on the Friend
Once you have your friends list open, press and hold down on the friend you want to remove. This will bring up a few options.
On iOS, hold down on the friend’s name and their Snapcode will pop up. Don’t lift your finger yet.
On Android, a checkbox will appear next to your friend’s name when you long press. Keep holding.
Tap “More”
After holding down on the friend, a small pop-up menu will appear. On this menu, tap “More” (iOS) or the three dots icon (Android).
This will open another menu with a few options like “Edit Friend”, “Add to Favorites”, etc. The option we want is “Remove Friend”.
Tap “Remove Friend”
The last step is to tap “Remove Friend” on this menu (iOS and Android).
A confirmation pop-up will appear to make sure you want to remove the friend. Tap “Remove” to confirm.
That’s it! The selected friend is now removed from your friends list and can no longer view your stories or send you snaps. You will also be removed from their friends list.
Removing Multiple Friends
If you want to remove several friends at once, there is a faster way to do it:
- Open your friends list and tap “Edit” in the top right corner.
- Tap the empty circles next to each friend you want to remove. A checkmark will appear.
- Tap “Remove” at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm by tapping “Remove” on the pop-up.
This allows you to mass remove multiple Snapchat friends quickly instead of individually.
Removing Friends Who Added You
If a random person adds you on Snapchat and you don’t know them, you can remove them right from the pending requests screen:
- Open your profile and tap the ghost icon.
- Tap the smiley face icon next to your profile name.
- This shows your pending friend requests. Tap and hold on any request.
- Select “Remove” to delete the request.
This prevents people you don’t know from adding you and seeing your snaps without your permission.
Removing Friends on Snapchat Without Notifying Them
When you remove someone as a friend on Snapchat, they will be notified that you deleted them. Their chat thread with you will say “[Your Name] Removed You As A Friend”.
If you don’t want them to know you removed them, you can:
- Block them – This removes them as a friend and prevents them from adding you again or viewing your profile and snaps.
- Delete chat history – After removing them, delete your chat history so they can’t see the removal message.
- Unfriend then refriend – Remove them, wait a few days, then re-add them so the removal notification is gone.
However, the safest way is to simply remove them and not worry if they find out. Trying to remove friends secretly can lead to unnecessary drama and complications in relationships.
What Happens When You Remove a Friend
Here’s what happens when you delete someone as a friend on Snapchat:
- They are removed from your friends list immediately.
- Both of you lose access to view each other’s stories.
- You can no longer send snaps to each other.
- Your chat history together remains (unless you delete it).
- You both appear as “Deleted Users” in each other’s chat list.
- Memories and chats saved from that friend remain accessible to you.
- Either person can re-add the other as a friend at any time.
Basically, removing a friend only affects your social interactions on Snapchat. It doesn’t delete the chat history or memories. Those remain on your device unless you manually delete them.
Reasons to Remove Friends
Here are some common reasons people remove friends on Snapchat:
- To take a break from someone – Removing them can give you space from constant snaps.
- The person was inappropriate – Delete friends who make you uncomfortable.
- You no longer talk to the person – Clean up your friends list by removing old friends.
- The person screenshotted your snaps after you asked them not to.
- Too many friends – Keep your friends list tidy by removing people you rarely talk to.
- They shared your private snaps or info without permission.
- You want to reset the friendship – Removing them erases your chat streaks and shared memories.
Essentially, remove friends who you no longer trust, talk to, or want to interact with on Snapchat. A tidy friends list makes it easier to keep up with your closest friends.
What to Do If Someone Removes You as a Friend
If someone removes you as a friend on Snapchat, here are some things you can do:
- Reflect on why they may have deleted you – Did you do something to upset them?
- Respect their decision – Don’t harass them or keep attempting to re-add them.
- Ask politely if you’re confused – Send a calm message on another platform asking why.
- Make amends if needed – Apologize if you did something wrong.
- Move on – Focus on other friendships instead of dwelling on it.
Getting removed by a close friend can be upsetting, but it’s important to handle it maturely. Learn from it and improve your future friendships.
Re-Adding Friends After Removing Them
If you change your mind after removing someone on Snapchat, you can easily add them back:
- Open your profile and tap the ghost icon.
- Tap the “+” icon to go to Add Friends.
- Enter the person’s Snapchat username and tap “Add”.
- Send them a snap or chat to reconnect.
or
- Go to your Chat list and tap their name under Removed Users.
- Tap “Add Friend” to send them a new friend request.
This will re-add them as a friend and re-establish your connection. However, your previous chat history will not be restored.
The key is to be thoughtful about who you remove in the first place, only deleting people you truly want to disconnect from. Avoid removing friends impulsively during emotional moments.
Conclusion
Removing friends on Snapchat is a quick and straightforward process. Simply open your friends list, hold down on the friend’s name, select “More > Remove Friend”, and confirm. This permanently deletes them from your friends list unless you re-add them later.
Use friend removal to tidy up your close connections, take breaks from people, and disconnect from those who disrespect your privacy. Handle removals maturely and move on in a positive direction. With the right friends list, Snapchat becomes an enjoyable place to share your moments.