How to know if you’re on someone’s best friends list?
Snapchat’s Best Friends feature is a fun way to see which friends you interact with the most, but it can also spark curiosity about whether you are on someone else’s Best Friends list. While Snapchat keeps these lists private, there are a few signs and methods to help you figure it out.
Understanding the Snapchat Best Friends List
The Best Friends list on Snapchat shows the eight people you interact with the most. This is based on the frequency of your snaps and chats, story views, and other engagement factors. The list is regularly updated, and each user has their own private list that no one else can directly view.
Snapchat also uses friend emojis to signify different levels of friendship. For example:
- Yellow Heart: You are each other’s #1 Best Friend.
- Smile Emoji: You are one of their Best Friends, but not necessarily their #1.
- Red Heart: You’ve been each other’s top friend for two weeks.
- Pink Hearts: You’ve maintained the top friend status for two months.
These emojis are visible next to the names of your friends, giving you clues about your status on their list.
Signs You Are on Someone’s Best Friends List
While you can’t directly see someone’s Best Friends list, there are several ways to infer your position:
1. Friend Emojis
The easiest way to tell if you’re on someone’s Best Friends list is by observing the emojis next to their name in your chat. If you see a smiley face, it indicates that you are one of their top friends. If you see a yellow heart, you’re their number one best friend, and they are yours too.
2. Story Priority
If you frequently appear at the top of someone’s story views, it could be a sign that you are on their Best Friends list. Snapchat tends to prioritize stories from users who are close friends, showing them first in each other’s feeds.
3. Snapstreaks
If you are maintaining a Snapstreak (sending snaps back and forth daily) with someone, it’s likely you’re on their Best Friends list. A Snapstreak shows that you’re consistently interacting with each other, increasing the chances of being on their top list.
4. Snap Map Activity
If a friend has chosen to share their location with you on the Snap Map, it may indicate that you are close, although this doesn’t directly confirm Best Friends status.
Advanced Features: Snapchat Plus
Snapchat Plus, a premium version of Snapchat, offers even more insights into friendships. With Snapchat Plus, you can view your position on someone’s Best Friends list through a feature called Snapchat Planets, which ranks your interaction level as different planets in their “solar system.” For example, if you see Earth, you are the third closest friend.
Asking Directly
When in doubt, asking the person directly is the most straightforward way to confirm if you are on their Best Friends list. While it may feel awkward, it’s often the quickest way to get clarity.
Conclusion
Knowing if you’re on someone’s Best Friends list on Snapchat involves observing various features such as emojis, Snapstreaks, and story interactions. While the list remains private, these clues can give you an idea of your standing. And for those with Snapchat Plus, more detailed information is available to help you understand your ranking in someone’s circle.
Understanding Snapchat’s Best Friends list can add fun to your interactions, but it’s important not to take it too seriously. Friendship is more than just an algorithm!
