{"id":151,"date":"2026-03-26T04:18:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2026-03-26T04:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T04:18:24","slug":"how-to-tell-if-someone-has-snapchat-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-someone-has-snapchat-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell If Someone Has Snapchat Plus: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have seen various forums and threads where users are asking, \u201cHow to tell if someone has Snapchat Plus.\u201d There is no official or guaranteed method to know whether the particular user has a Snapchat subscription. However, here are some indicators that your friend is using Snapchat+. Common signals are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique App Icons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Story Rewatch\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customized Bitmoji Backgrounds and other important indicators are there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding these subtle clues, you can easily determine that the user has Snapchat+. Read on to understand all indicators in detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>TL;DR<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the following hints to know that someone is using Snapchat Plus.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star icon badge, which is optional to show to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customized profile design, which will be different from the free Snapchat account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended story time up to seven days.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While having a conversation with your friend, you can see that premium chat wallpapers are applied.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post View Emojis will also appear after a Premium user has viewed your snap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalize various elements on Snap Map, such as vehicles, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/29443155505428-What-are-3D-Homes-on-Snap-Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D houses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium avatars will also be accessible to Plus subscribers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closest friends will appear in a solar system-style visualization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various premium features, such as AI wallpapers that are not visible to others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a premium model that costs $3.99 per month but varies by region and chosen plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>What Is Snapchat Plus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat Plus is a paid plan that was released on June 29, 2022, by Snap Inc., by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Evan_Spiegel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evan Spiegel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bobby_Murphy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bobby Murphy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It comes with advanced, exclusive, and experimental pre-release functionalities. In addition, it is designed for those users who actually want deep customization and control settings as per their demand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Snapchat has a free version, Plus enhances the user experience. On a standard plan, users can simply chat or share their stories with their friends. But with the Plus membership, you can easily:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalize your background images<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chat wallpapers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitmoji avatars, and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, you can post your story for a longer duration, not just for 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Features Are Exclusive to Snapchat Plus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will get to know about the additional perks that paid subscribers are getting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Snapchat Plus Badge (\u2b50)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a small black star that appears next to the display name of the user\u2019s profile. It clearly indicates that the other person has subscribed to the Plus plan. Most importantly, if you want to show it to others, toggle it on, as it is disabled by default.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to enable the premium badge, follow these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Snapchat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move towards your Profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the Snapchat+ membership card.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable the Snapchat+ Badge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can disable it at any time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Custom App Icons<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By having the custom app icons, users who have Snapchat Plus can effortlessly change the Snapchat app icon to various designs, such as nighttime beach, tie-dye, or pixelated. Besides this, both Android and iOS users can easily access this premium feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering how you can do so, these guidelines will help you out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Snapchat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to your Profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the Snapchat+ membership card, which is located at the top.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Custom App Themes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preview the themes that suit you best.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Apply Theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will change your app themes according to your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u26a0\ufe0f Pro-Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This indicator is only visible to the subscribed user, not their friends. In addition, nobody will be able to know that you are a Plus member.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Story Rewatch Indicator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium users have a Story Rewatch Indicator. By having this feature, subscribers can easily check the total number of their friends who have watched their Private Story, My Story, or Shared Story again. It is indicated with an eye emoji (\ud83d\udc40). Bear in mind, it doesn\u2019t show the exact number of times your content has been played again. Moreover, it doesn\u2019t show which of your particular friends has rewatched your story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need to do is open your posted story. After that, swipe up. You will see an eye emoji under your stories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro Tip!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As per my experience, this Story Rewatch indicator doesn\u2019t refresh in real time. Often, there is a gap of 30-60 minutes while caching. So, you can\u2019t assume that no one has rewatched your story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Best Friends Forever (BFF Pin)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribers can easily use the BFF pin as one of the best premium indicators. It lets users pin their friend to the top of their chat as their #1 Best Friend at a time. Moreover, you can check who has also pinned you. However, there is a limit; you can pin only one person at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the pinned Snapchatters will not get a notification that you have picked them as your #1 Best Friend. If your friend also pins you back, you will get a special heart emoji next to their name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the instructions that will help you to pin them as your number one BFF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Snapchat chat section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold down the specific friend\u2019s name for a while.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Pin as your #1 Best Friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>How Does This Feature Work Differently From Normal Best Friends?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will see the difference between the BFF Pin on Snapchat+ and normal best friends on the standard version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Basis\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>BFF Pin<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Normal Best Friends (Yellow Heart)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed Position<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchatters will stay at the top of the list on a permanent basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fluctuations. However, it totally depends on whether you are sending snaps frequently or giving updates on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual Selection\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose who you want to pin to the top of the list.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat\u2019s algorithm automatically determines who will be your normal best friends.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusivity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only one person can be pinned at a single time.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various Snapchatters can be your best friends, but it totally depends on the frequency of chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the user can see who has pinned their friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Snapchatters can see best friend emojis, such as a yellow or red heart.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistence\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your friend will be pinned even if you stop sending snaps frequently.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positions will change when the frequency of sending snaps decreases or when there is less communication with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How to Tell If Someone Has Snapchat Plus &#8211; 7 Ways<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, it&#8217;s time to understand several indicators that will let you know that your friend is using Snapchat Plus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. Extended Stories From One Hour To 1 Week<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a standard Snapchat version, stories are uploaded for up to 24 hours. But if a specific Snapchatter posted a story that stays for more than that maximum of 7 days, you can say that they have taken the subscription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, users can reupload the story. So, you need to be very attentive to whether they have posted the same content or a different one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also spot it by following these guidelines:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Stories section after opening your Snapchat app.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deeply analyze whether your friend\u2019s uploaded story is still available after a full day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Expert Tip!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t confuse with Spotlight posts, as they stay for an indefinite period of time.\u00a0 However, this clue is only applicable to the Stories section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. The Badge is Available Next to the Username\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the primary indicators that you must look for. As discussed above, the Snapchat Plus Badge looks like a white star in a black circle, which is displayed beside the Snapchatter\u2019s display name. You can easily spot it. What you need to do is the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Snapchat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Friends tab.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to their friend\u2019s profile or just tap on their Bitmoji avatar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will find the star icon.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this indicator is visible on their display name, it simply tells that the Snapchatter is a premium user.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Subscribers can easily manage their visibility, hiding or displaying it to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. Looking for Post View Emojis<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post View Emojis are another clue that tells you your friend is a premium member. By enabling this advanced functionality, you can see an emoji of their choice after they have opened your Snap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you share a snap of something else. They have viewed it. The emoji will appear in the chat tab beside their name. There are high chances that they are a Snapchat Plus user.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4. Check for the Replayed Snaps\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat Plus subscribers can easily <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/16504446599316-How-does-Replay-Again-work-with-Snapchat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">replay the snap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> twice instantly after opening the snap. While having a conversation with your friend on Snapchat, if they have replayed your snap two times back-to-back, it clearly indicates that your friend has purchased the premium plan of Snapchat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5. Using a Customized Bitmoji Background<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus users have access to personalize their Bitmoji background with premium scenes, such as sunsets, neon cityscapes, or galaxies. If you find that the other user has a customized Bitmoji background, they\u2019re exclusively a Snapchat Plus user. To spot them more easily, follow these tips and tricks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their background is highly artistic or in 3D and looks like it was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/13965329194644-How-do-I-generate-AI-Profile-backgrounds-on-Snapchat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI-generated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There might be some animation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you are connected with the user, and the above feature is accessible in a one-to-one conversation only by tapping on their profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#6. Having a Premium Chat Wallpaper\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other social media platforms, Snapchat Plus also allows its users to add a customized and premium chat wallpaper while chatting with their friends. But it can only be possible if the user has a Snapchat Plus membership. You can easily spot who is currently using Snapchat+\u00a0 by this:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see the premium chat wallpaper that the other Premium user has added. Plus, it is also accessible for individual chats only.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find this, you can clearly understand that your friend is currently using the Snapchat Plus subscription plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#7. Snap Map Flex<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While exploring your Snap Map, you can see that someone is using their appearance as a pet or a car. However, it can only be accessed when one has chosen the specific appearance, and it will only last for 4 hours, as stated by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/7012324804628-How-do-I-use-Bitmoji-on-the-Snap-Map-and-what-is-Actionmoji#:~:text=Actionmoji%20shows%20what%20your%20Bitmoji,This%20will%20open%20&#039;My%20Appearance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you find it, you can consider that the other user has purchased a Premium subscription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Basic Overview!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the following table to know all the indicators in seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detection Method<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Probability of Plus<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Can it be hidden?<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Story Active &gt;24h Star Badge (\u2b50)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>High<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Star Badge (\u2b50)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>High<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes (Toggle)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Post-View Emoji<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>High<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Double Snap Replay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Moderate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Premium Bitmoji Background<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Moderate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Custom Chat Wallpaper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>High<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Snap Map Flex<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>High\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How to Know If Someone Has Snapchat Plus When You Are Also a Subscriber?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the key indicators that help you to identify that the other person is also using Snapchat Plus, just like you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A. Spotting Snapchat Plus Through a Friend&#8217;s Solar System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is significantly available to the premium users so that they can effortlessly rank their best and top close friends. You can spot the Snapchatters who are using Snapchat+. Just look at your friend\u2019s profile, as it may show up as &#8220;Best Friend&#8221; with a gold ring, or there may be a friend\u2019s badge. In other words, you will find the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/8098318922516-How-do-Friend-Solar-Systems-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planet symbol <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beside your name. If you spot that, it means your friend is using Snapchat Plus. Make sure you are also a premium member to know this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert Tip!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Best Friends&#8221; indicates that you are in the top 8 of the solar system. On the other hand, Friends shows that you are on 8 planets, but they are not yours. Either way, there is a golden ring that tells you the other person has purchased Snapchat+.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>B. Having Access to Experimental Features Access<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, Snapchat+ users get access to all those experimental features that are not fully globally rolled out yet. If you find that you do not have a particular feature as compared to the other individual, it clearly indicates that they have purchased the subscription tier of Snapchat, just like you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, your friend has access to AI-driven caption suggestions or advanced AR lenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>C. Peek-a-Peek (Half-Swipe) Indicator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone tries to see the chat by doing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/20537378916756-How-does-Peek-a-Peek-work-with-Snapchat#:~:text=Snaps%20and%20Chats-,How%20does%20Peek%20a%20Peek%20work%20with%20Snapchat+?,the%20same%20time%20they%20peek.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half-swipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you are on the chat at the same time, you will get a notification regarding it because you have taken a subscription. This can only be accessed by Plus users. Moreover, they will get an eyes emoji (\ud83d\udc40) next to the chat if you are peeking at a conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Hide Your Snapchat+ Status?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various methods to know that another user has taken a premium subscription of Snapchat. However, hiding the star badge is one of the best and most accurate approaches to do so. Follow the instructions below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Snapchat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your profile and tap on Snapchat Plus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will see various options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the Snapchat+ Badge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle it off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it! You have hidden your Snapchat+ status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also hide premium features, such as customized backgrounds, wallpapers, and other visible features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Snapchat Plus VS Snapchat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the tabular differentiation between Snapchat Plus and its free version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature\/Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Snapchat (Free)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Snapchat Plus (Paid, $3.99 per month and $29.99 to $39.99 per year)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Core Functions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send snaps, chats, stories, lenses, and filters<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same core functions are included.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Customization<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited (default app icon and standard Bitmoji)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom app icons, Bitmoji, themes, and backgrounds for profile personalization.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Social Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Friends list by default<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pin a \u201cBest Friend Forever,\u201d Friend Solar System ( It shows closeness ranking) as well as a Snapchat+ badge.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Early Access<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No early access\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First access to experimental features before public release.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Performance Issues\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional bugs, battery drains out (especially for Android users).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid users will also face the same issue, but they get faster fixes and updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engagement Tools\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard story replies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority on story replies, as there are indicators to rewatch snaps.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Popularity\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumrun.com\/consulting\/snapchat-users\/#:~:text=Snapchat%E2%80%99s%20global%20user%20base%20continues%20its%20upward%20trajectory%20in%202025.%20The%20platform%20recorded%20932%20million%20monthly%20active%20users%20in%20Q2%202025%2C%20compared%20to%20453%20million%20daily%20active%20users%20in%20Q4%202024.%20This%20growth%20pattern%20indicates%20sustained%20momentum%20across%20both%20casual%20and%20committed%20users.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">932 million monthly active users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of late 2025, there are more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/snap-aims-boost-retention-with-new-features-snapchat-subscribers-2025-10-28\/#:~:text=Snapchat+%20has%20topped%2016%20million,or%20older%2C%20the%20company%20said.&amp;text=Internal%20data%20shared%20with%20Reuters,personalized%20digital%20avatar%20or%20emoji.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 million subscribers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cost\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid subscription on a monthly or yearly basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Target Audience\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common users who just want to have basic chats and stories.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influencers and loyal fans who want exclusivity and advanced features.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Key Insights!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat Plus is different from a free Snapchat account. In a premium version, users will get advanced features and a streamlined user experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid users can easily customize the background profile the way they want.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Android and iPhone users face the same performance issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat Plus is the best for heavy users and creators.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Is There an Official Way to Check If Someone Has Snapchat Plus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>NO!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Snapchat doesn\u2019t offer you any official search tool or give you any notifications that the other user has a Snapchat subscription. In fact, it doesn\u2019t allow you to check who has a different tier of Snapchat Plus. Rather, it gives access to its users to what they want to show to others and offers subtle behavioral clues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Snapchat\u2019s Privacy Stance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s mainly focused on ephemeral by default. In short, Snapchat has a policy that when the other user has seen messages or snaps, they will automatically be deleted. If the user saved the chat, it will not go away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Notes!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat doesn\u2019t monitor or read the private messages between you and your friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat only opens your chats when the system flags that you are breaking the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/values.snap.com\/policy\/policy-community-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or, you are asking them to help you, like taking out transcripts from the voice chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sending any time or date in a chat, Snapchat opens the conversation. It saves this type of data so that it can enhance the user experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have provided your phone number, name, date of birth, and email address, Snapchat will keep the data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/privacy.commonsense.org\/privacy-report\/Snapchat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Sense Privacy Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your personal information will not be sold to third parties. However, Snapchat passes your data to them so that you can see the ads that are totally relevant to you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case police or any law enforcement agency asks Snapchat to provide the particular user data by following the proper legal process, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/7012357237396-Frequently-Asked-Privacy-Questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Why Snapchat Doesn\u2019t Notify Users?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat Plus is all about having advanced features, such as custom chat themes or chat wallpapers, not showing off their status to become more important. It doesn\u2019t notify others that their friends are opting for the premium subscription because it protects users\u2019 privacy. In addition, Snapchat doesn\u2019t want to create social pressure on users who are using the free version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert Tip!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users can easily enable or disable the premium badge to show others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Does Snapchat Allow and Block?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat has a strict policy on what users will share with non-subscriber friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Allowed:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snapchat Plus badge can be visible if the user has enabled it to show beside their display name on the profile screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post View Emojis will appear beside their name when the recipient views your snap.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories will stay longer instead of 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What is Blocked:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will not be able to get the subscriber\u2019s list, as there is no official tool.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friend Solar Systems, or Pinned Best Friends, are fully private. It means that no one can see it except the user.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third parties will not be able to access subscription data, as Snapchat has blocked them. If they are still doing it, they are trying to phish or scam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Should You Subscribe to Snapchat Plus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, it totally depends on whether you want to use the app normally or value customization over the key functionality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From my point of view, you should subscribe to Snapchat Plus. Because if you are a creator or an influencer, here\u2019s what you will get:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily restore one Snap streak per month. It is beneficial for you because you can maintain the streaks without losing progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can also see who has viewed their stories again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will get early access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25494876770580-Generative-AI-on-Snapchat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GenAI-powered lenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Extended snaps, and AI-generated captions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are in a dilemma about whether you should take the subscription or not, just take a 7-day free trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the additional questions and answers about knowing whether someone is a Snapchat Plus subscriber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q1. Can someone know if I check their Snapchat Plus status?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. NO! Other users will not be able to know whether you have checked their Snapchat+ as Snapchat doesn\u2019t give any alert regarding it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q2. Can You See If Someone Has Snapchat Plus Without Being Friends?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! You can often see someone\u2019s profile to know they are using Snapchat Plus. However, the method is not guaranteed because sometimes, users hide their premium badge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q3. Can Snapchat Plus Be Hidden?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! Snapchat+ can be hidden by opening Settings to toggle off the subscription badge. Although other secondary features might be visible to others, the main indicator will be disabled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q4. Does Snapchat Plus show up in chats?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! Custom Chat Colors and unique wallpapers are some of the advanced features of Snapchat Plus that show up in chats.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q5. Is Snapchat Plus visible on Android and iPhone?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! All Snapchat Plus indicators are fully accessible and visible on both Android and iPhone devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q6. Can Snapchat Plus be shared with friends?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! You can easily share Snapchat Plus with your friends by using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/38273973473172-What-is-a-Snapchat-Buddy-Pass-and-how-do-I-give-it-to-a-friend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddy Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers them a 7-day free trial. Otherwise, you can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/21408071290132-What-are-the-different-ways-to-gift-Snapchat#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20different%20ways,directly%20in%20the%20app%20here.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a premium subscription to Snapchat to your friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Verdict<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still wondering how you can check that someone is using Snapchat+, just see that the person has a star badge beside their username. After that, if you are chatting with the individual, you can check whether they have an AI-generated background. Then, if your friend has a customized chat theme, it simply says that Snapchatter is one of the Plus subscribers. So, without wasting a minute, you can start using Snapchat Plus if you want to take advantage of the premium features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have seen various forums and threads where users are asking, \u201cHow to tell if someone has Snapchat Plus.\u201d There is no official or guaranteed method to know whether the particular user has a Snapchat subscription. However, here are some indicators that your friend is using Snapchat+. Common signals are as follows:\u00a0 Unique App Icons [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":152,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":153,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151\/revisions\/153"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}