Snap Planets
The Hidden Solar System in Your Snapchat App
You scroll through your Snapchat friends list when suddenly wait, is that a planet emoji? 🪐
You’ve stumbled upon Snap Planets, Snapchat’s secret (and slightly controversial) way of ranking your friendships. But here’s what nobody told you:
“I was the Sun for my best friend… until one day I became Mars. We stopped talking for a week.” – Sarah, 19
This is why over 72% of teens disable this feature once they understand it. Let’s break it down:
How Snap Planets Actually Work
🔭 The Cosmic Friendship Hierarchy:
- 🌞 Sun = Their #1 (sends/receives most snaps)
- 🌎 Earth = Inner circle (top 8 friends)
- 🪐 Other Planets = Friends who barely snap
Shocking Fact: Your planet changes DAILY based on:
✓ Snap streaks
✓ Chat frequency
✓ Story interactions
Why You Can’t See Your Planet Unless
In 2023, Snapchat made a huge change after psychologists warned:
“Ranking friendships causes anxiety in 68% of young users” – Journal of Social Media Psychology
Now, you need:
- Snapchat+ ($3.99/month)
- To manually enable it in Settings → Snapchat+ → Friend Solar System
Pro Tip: The 7-day free trial lets you test it risk-free!
3 Reasons People Love/Hate Snap Planets
❤️ The Good:
- Finally, know where you stand with that crush
- Motivation to keep streaks alive
💔 The Bad:
- “Why am I only Jupiter to my best friend?!”
- Causes unnecessary drama
😨 The Ugly:
- Some users create fake accounts to boost their planet status
How to Check Your Planet Right Now
- Subscribe to Snapchat+ (free trial available)
- Go to a friend’s profile
- Tap their Best Friends badge
- See your cosmic ranking!
Warning: Once you see it, you can’t unsee it…
The Real Question: Should You Even Care?
As one Reddit user put it:
“Snap Planets don’t define real friendships – they just show who’s bored enough to snap constantly.”
Want the full story? We’ve got screenshots, secret tips, and the science behind why this feature went viral at:
