If you use Snapchat, you have probably noticed various emojis appearing next to your friends names. These can be confusing - what does that gold heart mean? Or the pink hearts? Let me break it all down for you.
Snapchat Emoji System
Snapchat uses emojis to show your relationship with each friend. These are based on how long you have been friends, how often you snap each other, and other factors.
Friendship Emojis
Baby Face 👶
You just became friends with this person. This emoji appears when you have been friends for a short time - usually less than a week.
Yellow Heart 🟡
You are each other best friends on Snapchat. This means you send the most snaps to each other compared to all your other friends. It is like being top of someones snap list.
Pink Hearts 💖
You have been best friends for at least two weeks. This is an upgraded version of the yellow heart - your snap streak has lasted at least 14 days.
Red Hearts 💕
This person is one of your top eight best friends, but you are not each others number one best friend. It means you snap each other a lot, but someone else is your top friend.
Double Red Hearts 💗
This is the highest level of best friends on Snapchat. You and this person have been each others best friends for at least two months. It is a serious snap relationship.
Face with Sunglasses 😎
One of your best friends is also one of this persons best friends. You share a mutual best friend relationship - you both snap the same person a lot.
Grimacing Face 😬
Your number one best friend is this persons number one best friend as well. Basically, you compete for the same top spot with another friend.
Skull 💀
You have sent snaps to this person within the last three days, but they have not opened them. It is not as fun as it sounds - it usually means they have not seen your snaps yet.
Snap Streak Emojis
Hourglass ⏳
Your snap streak is about to end. You need to send snaps to this person soon to keep your streak going. When you see this, send something quick!
Fire 🔥
You are on a snap streak with this person. The number next to the fire shows how many days you have been snapping each other consecutively.
Double Fire 💯
A snap streak of 100 days or more. This is a big deal - keeping a streak going for 100 days requires consistent effort.
What About the Other Colors?
Snapchat also has:
- Blue friends - These are friends you have added via phone number or chat, but do not snap regularly
- Yellow stars - Appears when a friend has replayed one of your snaps
Can You Control These Emojis?
Unfortunately, no. Snapchat determines these emojis automatically based on your snap activity. You cannot manually set or change them. The only way to change your emoji status is to change how often you snap different people.
How to View All Your Best Friends
To see your full best friends list:
- Open Snapchat
- Tap your profile icon
- Tap the gear icon for settings
- Scroll to Who My Best Friends Are
The Bottom Line
Snapchat emojis are a fun way to track your snap relationships. Whether you have a fire streak going or just got your first pink hearts, these emojis show your connection with each friend. Now you know what they all mean!