Unfortunately, there is no direct way to see a complete list of someone else’s friends on Snapchat. Snapchat is designed to protect user privacy, so friends lists are not public information. However, there are a couple of indirect methods you can try to get an idea of who someone is friends with on Snapchat.
Check Their Snapchat Story
One way to see a snippet of someone’s Snapchat friends is to look at who views their Snapchat Story. When someone posts to their Snapchat Story, they can see a list of friends who have viewed it. This viewer list only shows the most recent Story viewers though, not a complete friends list.
To try this method:
- Ask the person to post something to their Snapchat Story. It helps if it’s something interesting that all their friends would want to view.
- Shortly after they post it, ask them to check their Story viewer list.
- See if they are willing to share some of the names that show up as viewers. This will give you a sample of who they are Snapchat friends with.
While you won’t see their full friends list this way, it can give you a glimpse into their Snapchat social circle.
Check Their Snapchat Score
Another tactic is to look at the person’s Snapchat Score. This score increases when Snapchat users interact with friends on the app. So someone with a high score likely has a large friends list.
To check a Snapchat Score:
- Open a chat with the person whose score you want to check.
- Tap on their name at the top of the chat window.
- Their Snapchat Score will be listed below their name.
A score lower than 10,000 probably indicates a smaller friends list, while scores over 100,000 suggest a very large friends network. Comparing scores can help you guess who has more Snapchat friends.
See Their “Best Friends”
Snapchat has a Best Friends feature that shows users who they interact with the most. Viewing someone’s Best Friends list can give you a preview of their closest Snapchat friends.
To see Best Friends:
- Open your own Snapchat profile.
- Tap the emoji icon next to your name.
- This will show your personal Best Friends list for the past month.
Ask the person to check their own Best Friends list and report back on who appears there. This reveals some of their most frequent Snapchat contacts.
Check Their Friends List on Other Networks
If you know who the person is friends with on other social networks, like Instagram or Facebook, chances are they are also connected on Snapchat.
Cross-referencing their friends lists on other platforms can give you an idea of their Snapchat social circle. People often have largely overlapping friends across social media accounts.
So if you already know who they are connected to on other apps, you can make reasonable guesses about their Snapchat friends.
Ask to Browse Their Friends List
The only way to see someone’s full Snapchat friends list directly is by them letting you browse it. While awkward to ask, some people may be willing to hand over their phone and let you scroll through their friend list.
However, most Snapchat users will be wary of this due to privacy concerns. Only ask a very close friend or partner if you can browse their Snapchat friends list.
If they do grant this access, be aware that they will see when you last looked at their friends list. So only do so with their knowledge and permission.
Use Third-Party Apps (Not Recommended)
There are some third-party apps that claim the ability to access Snapchat friends lists. However, most do not work and can compromise account security.
Snapchat does not allow third-party apps to access private user data like friends lists. Any app that claims it can is likely fraudulent.
Sharing login credentials with such services also gives them access to Snapchat accounts, risking account hacks. For these reasons, avoid third-party apps for viewing Snapchat friends.
Why You Can’t See Snapchat Friends Lists
It’s important to understand why Snapchat does not allow open access to friends lists. As a privacy-focused app, some key reasons include:
- User privacy – Snapchat prioritizes user privacy and control over their data.
- Prevent harassment – Public friends lists could enable targeted harassment.
- Limit data gathering – Third parties could data mine friends lists for marketing purposes.
- Encourage authentic connections – Hidden friends lists encourage users to focus on their personal interactions.
While you may want to see who someone is friends with, respect their privacy. Do not demand or pressure access to friends lists.
What You Can Do with Limited Friend Info
While you can’t get a full list, some basic information about someone’s Snapchat friends can still be useful. A few constructive things you can do with limited knowledge of their friends include:
- Get a better sense of their social circles and interests.
- Start a conversation about their friends and social life.
- Find conversation topics based on their friends’ interests.
- Suggest new friends you have in common.
- Create your own Snapchat group to connect mutual friends.
Focus on using the information to understand the person better and make positive connections. Don’t use it negatively or to pressure them about their relationships.
Respect Snapchat Privacy Norms
While you may have legitimate reasons for wanting to know who someone is friends with, respect Snapchat’s design. Some ways to maintain privacy norms include:
- Don’t demand or coerce access to someone else’s friends list.
- Don’t hack or steal credentials to get access.
- Don’t use third-party apps that claim to view friends lists.
- Don’t assume all social media friends are connected on Snapchat.
- Don’t make accusations about relationships without evidence.
If you have concerns about someone’s Snapchat friends, have an open discussion with them. But avoid making assumptions or violating their privacy.
Talk to Snapchat About Safety Concerns
If you have serious safety concerns about a user and their Snapchat friends, you can report it directly to Snapchat for review. Some examples include:
- Underage user befriending adult strangers
- Suspected impersonation or catfishing
- Inappropriate or abusive content between users
Snapchat has trained safety teams that can review content and friend connections if reported through in-app support. But only report legitimate safety issues, not simply out of curiosity.
Ask Openly About Their Friendships
For casual social reasons, it’s better to just ask the person directly who they are friends with on Snapchat. Some openers include:
- “Who do you Snapchat with most?”
- “Have you ever become real life friends with a Snapchat friend?”
- “Who are some of your funniest Snapchat friends?”
Let them voluntarily share details about their Snapchat social life. Don’t interrogate or demand private information. Keep the conversation light and positive.
Make Efforts to Meet Their Friends
If you want to get to know someone’s Snapchat friends, make efforts to meet them in person. Attend social events together, ask to be introduced, or suggest group activities.
Meeting your social media friends in real life can be rewarding. Just make sure to only do so with the user’s consent and comfort.
Why You May Want This Info
There are some understandable reasons why you may want to know details about someone else’s Snapchat friends. Some common ones include:
- Curiosity – You want deeper insight into their social connections.
- Jealousy – You have relationship trust issues.
- Safety – You have genuine concern about dangerous contacts.
- Friendship – You want to get to know their friends better.
However, these motives do not justify violating someone’s privacy. Express your interest in their social life respectfully and appropriately.
When Access Is More Acceptable
There are certain situations where viewing someone’s Snapchat friends may be more acceptable. This includes:
- Parent checking minor child’s friend list.
- User expressly gives you voluntary access.
- Law enforcement request with legal basis.
- Immediate safety concern reported to Snapchat.
Outside of special cases, assume friends lists are private. Don’t pursue access without legitimate reason and permission.
Develop Trust Over Time
A good approach is to build trust with the person over time. As your friendship develops, they may voluntarily open up about their other Snapchat connections.
Avoid putting pressure or expectations on the relationship. With patience, openness and care, they may decide to share social details with you.
But even significant others have a right to privacy over their digital friend networks. Don’t force intimacy too quickly.
Conclusions
Seeing someone else’s full Snapchat friend list is nearly impossible without their consent. While you can get glimpses through social cues, assume friend details are private.
Focus conversations on mutual interests, not demands for their data. Develop authentic connections that make both sides want to voluntarily share their social lives over time. Meet friends in real life if you want to understand someone’s circle better.
While social media makes us nosy, don’t let curiosity justify disrespecting privacy. If friend information comes up, use it constructively, not punitively. Snapchat friendships can deepen understanding, if explored openly and ethically.