What does it mean to be Friends on Snapchat?

Snapchat is all about connecting with friends in a fun, real, and safe way. When Snapchatters add each other as friends, it unlocks a bunch of cool features that help make Snapchat more personal and connected. And importantly, Snapchatters always have ready tools and controls to manage their friendships and interactions with others at all times.

What happens when I become Friends with someone on Snapchat?

When you and another Snapchatter add each other, you’re officially “friends!” Here’s what that means for you:

• Two-Way Communication. You can send and receive Snaps, Chats, and have voice/video calls with each other.
• Stories & Private Content. You’ll be able to view each other’s Stories, depending on how Story privacy is set, and view each other’s Friendship Profile page.
• Location Sharing. Friends can see your location on the Snap Map if you have chosen to share it with them.
• Potential for Bitmoji interactions. You may see your Bitmojis together in chat headers, stickers, and on the Snap Map.
• Access to Charms. Charms highlight fun facts about your friendship (like Zodiac compatibility, Snapstreaks, and anniversaries).

Friends can show up as Best Friends depending on how often you chat with or Snap each other. Special Friend Emojis appear next to your friends’ names to mark streaks or closeness.

How do I manage my friendships and interactions?

Even though Snapchat is all about communicating with friends, you can control and adjust your interactions with easy-to-use tools that are always available to you:

• Block → Stops someone from contacting you, seeing your Stories, or finding you on Snapchat. You can block anyone on Snapchat, including friends or non-friends.
• Remove Friend → Quietly take someone off your friends list if you don’t want to be friends with them any more. 
• Report → Let us know if someone is being harmful, spammy, or violating our Community Guidelines.
• Mute → Take a break from someone’s Stories or notifications without removing them.

Remember: you’re always in full control of your Snapchat experience.

Friendships on Snapchat keep your connections fun, personal, and private. Share your favorite moments, discover Charms, and keep the vibes positive—while knowing you can protect yourself anytime with just a few taps.