Snapchat’s ever-evolving features are designed to make digital communication more interactive and personal — and one of its most intriguing additions is the Snapchat Planets feature. Available exclusively through Snapchat Plus, this feature transforms your top friends into planets orbiting around your profile, turning your friendships into a fun, space-themed experience.
Wondering what Snapchat Planets mean and how they work? Here’s everything you need to know.
What Are Snapchat Planets?
Snapchat Planets are part of the Friend Solar System, an exclusive feature for Snapchat+ subscribers. In this system, you are the Sun, and your top eight friends become planets that revolve around you based on how much you interact with them.
The planets reflect your friendship level — the more frequently you snap, chat, and view stories with someone, the closer they appear to you in your solar system.
Snapchat Planets in Order
Here’s a breakdown of the planets and what each one means:
- Mercury – Your #1 Best Friend: The closest and most interacted-with friend.
- Venus – #2 Best Friend: Almost as close; still heavy interaction.
- Earth – #3 Best Friend: Strong, consistent communication.
- Mars – #4 Best Friend: Regular contact, though slightly less frequent.
- Jupiter – #5 Best Friend: Some interaction, but not daily.
- Saturn – #6 Best Friend: Occasional snaps or chats.
- Uranus – #7 Best Friend: Infrequent but familiar contact.
- Neptune – #8 Best Friend: Least interaction among your top friends.
The order mimics our real solar system — the closer the planet to the Sun, the closer your bond.
How to Access the Planets Feature
To use Snapchat Planets, you must have a Snapchat Plus subscription. Here’s how to see someone’s planet status:
- Open a friend’s profile.
- Tap on the “Best Friends” or “Friends” badge (with a gold ring).
- You’ll see a planet indicating their rank in your friend solar system.
Keep in mind, these rankings are private, and only you can view your own solar system.
Why It’s Fun (and Useful)
Snapchat Planets gamify your friendships in a visually entertaining way. They help you understand who you're closest to on Snapchat — and who you might want to reconnect with.
Whether you’re curious about where you stand or just enjoy exploring fun new features, Snapchat Planets offer a creative and cosmic look at your social circle.
Final Thoughts
Snapchat Planets are more than just eye-catching graphics — they’re a meaningful way to see how your digital connections orbit around your daily interactions. If you’re a Snapchat+ user, dive into your own solar system and discover who truly revolves around you.
