Snapchats feature called “Snapchat Planets,” is designed specifically for Snapchat Plus users.
This feature categorizes your closest friends and segregates them into different plants based on your level of interaction with them.
For example, Mercury is assigned to that one friend with whom you connect with the most on the app, whereas Neptune is given to your eighth closest friend.
This feature transforms your friend list into a solar system, with you at the center, just like the Sun.
Let’s take a look at what each planet denotes and how this ranking system works.
What Are Snapchat Planets?
Imagine opening Snapchat and seeing your friends organized like a mini solar system, with you as the Sun at the center.
This is what the Snapchat Planets feature does—it turns your friendships into a fun representation of the solar system based on how often you interact with each person.
For example; at the closest point to you is Mercury, which represents your #1 best friend—the person you chat with the most.
After that comes Venus, your second closest friend, followed by Earth, representing your third closest friend.
Then, Mars comes fourth, showing someone you still snap regularly but not as often as the top three.
Jupiter is your fifth closest friend, and Saturn follows as the sixth, which is assigned to someone you snap with less frequently.
Lastly there’s Uranus, your seventh closest friend, and finally, Neptune is the eighth friend—someone you rarely interact with but who still makes it into your friend circle.
Each planet signifies your level of interaction with friends, and as you snap more or less with people, their position in your "solar system" can change.
It’s actually a fun way to see your friendships visually and watch how they evolve over time.
However, there can be a problem since this feature is visible to all your friends and can potentially lead to awkward situations if a friend notices they are ranked lower than expected or not in your top list at all.
How to Find Your Snapchat Planets?
You can find the Snapchat Planets feature if you're a Snapchat+ subscriber. Here's how to access it:
- Open Snapchat and go to your friend's profile.
- Look for the gold “Best Friends” or “Friends” badge next to their name.
- Tap on this badge to see the planet that represents your position in their solar system or theirs in yours.
What Are the Snapchat Planets Emojis?
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Mercury |
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Venus |
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Earth |
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Mars |
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Jupiter |
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Saturn |
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Uranus |
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Neptune |
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How to Enable the Snapchat Planets Feature?
Snapchat Planets is automatically enabled when you subscribe to Snapchat+. You can follow these steps;
Step 1: Launch the Snapchat app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap on your profile icon located in the top-left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner to open the settings menu.
Step 4: Scroll down until you see the "Snapchat+" option. Tap on it to learn more about the subscription service.
Step 5: If you decide to continue, select your preferred subscription plan (monthly or yearly).
Step 6: Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your payment information and complete the subscription process.
Step 7: Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to exclusive features, including the Snapchat Planets, custom app icons, and additional perks.
General Snapchat Planets FAQs
How can I check my friends' planet ranks?
To see where you rank in a friend's Snapchat Solar System, or to view their ranking in yours:
- Open their profile on Snapchat.
- Look for the gold "Best Friends" or "Friends" badge next to their name.
- Tap on the badge to reveal which planet they represent in your Solar System. This will show you where they stand in your top eight friends, and you can check your position in their Solar System as well.
What if I have issues with the Snapchat Planets feature?
If you’re facing issues with the Snapchat Planets feature on your smartphone; try these tricks.
- Check for an update in the App Store or Google Play Store. At times when the feature doesn’t work it could possibly be due to a bug or a glitch and for that Snapchat will upload a software update with the bug fix. Installing this should rectify the issue for you.
- Since this is a paid only feature, you will not be able to use Snapchat Planets if your subscription has ended. Make sure that your Snapchat+ subscription is active on your device for this feature to work.
Conclusion
Snapchat Planets is a playful way to visualize and engage with your social circle. This feature is not only entertaining but also encourages you to maintain active communication with your close friends.
