Hey Bros! Ever opened Snapchat and been completely lost with the Snapchat Planets Order? I mean you open your app and get a surprise that your bestie who was closest to you on the Mars order has now gone farther away to the Venus order! And then you are wondering “WHAT DOES IT MEAN?”
Well, don’t worry, because you’re in the right place! I’m going to demystify this totally awesome (and occasionally totally dramatic) feature for you. It’s essentially a hidden code for friendships, and today we’re going to decipher it together!
What is Snapchat?
Well, if you have been teleported from the year 1925, then let me introduce you to Snapchat.
So basically it is an app… actually it is the best app to talk to your friends. You send pics and videos (called Snaps) that disappear after they are seen.
You can apply a million hilarious filters, maintain a streak with your best friend forever (BFF), and just be weird. It’s totally more relaxed than other social apps.
What are Snapchat Planets?
So, here’s the fun part! Snapchat Planets, also called the Snapchat Solar System by some, is a feature exclusive to individuals with Snapchat Plus subscription.
It makes your regular Snapchat Best Friends list so much more entertaining. Rather than a list, it transforms your friendships into a solar system!
You are the Sun (obvs, since you’re the center of your world!) and your eight nearest friends are the planets orbiting around you. The nearer to the Sun the planet is, the nearer you are as buddies on the app!
Snapchat Planets Order and Meaning Explained
Now the serious-fun begins! You really need to pay attention to this section to get the nerve of whole thing. Snapchat Planets Order is actually based on the real-world solar system. There’s a Sun and then the orbits revolving around it. And the proximity of each planet towards the sun tells the closeness of the friendship.
- You are the Sun! ☀️
You’re the star of the show! Everything revolves around you. - Mercury is your #1 Best Friend!
This is your ultimate BFF on Snapchat. You snap them the most, and they snap you the most. You two are literally best buds. This is the number one position everyone desires! - Venus is your #2 Best Friend! ✨
This is your ride-or-die. You’re close as can be, and you have a ton of snaps and chats. They are right there beside your #1. - Earth is your #3 Best Friend!
A great buddy! You and the others hang out a lot and are most certainly in the inner circle. - Mars is your #4 Best Friend!
This is your meme-sharing, random snapping go-to friend. A great bud you talk to a lot. - Jupiter is your #5 Best Friend!
We’re getting a bit more far-out here, but this is still a good friend! You two share a good number of snaps. - Your #6 Best Friend is Saturn!
You’re buddies, and you snap at each other, but perhaps not daily. - Your #7 Best Friend is Uranus!
You two are still buddies, but you don’t hang out as much as the others listed. - Your #8 Best Friend is Neptune!
This is the final planet in your solar system. You snap them enough to get on the list, but they are the farthest away in your Snapchat universe.
How Snapchat Planets Work
It’s not magic, it’s an algorithm! That’s a technical term for a computer rule. Snapchat examines how much you and your friends talk to each other. It tallies things like:
- How many snaps you send to them.
- The number of snaps they send you.
- The frequency of how often you talk.
- The number of their stories you view.
- Whether you are in the same groups.
The more you use Snapchat, the greater their planet rank! It constantly updates, so your friend can be Venus one day and Earth the next.
IMPORTANT: To use this feature, you need to have Snapchat Plus subscription. The price may vary country-wise.
How Do You Quickly Make Someone Your #1 Best Friend on Snapchat?
Alright, alright, you want to make someone your Mercury? Here’s the inside tip: you need to give them ALL your attention on the app.
- Snap them A LOT: Snap them lots of pics, vids, everything. Good morning snaps, good night snaps, snaps of your dull homework. it all works!
- Chat with them: Don’t just snap pics. Have real conversations in the chat.
- Send them videos: Video snaps are worth more than picture snaps. So use that camera!
- Respond to their Stories: Let them know you are catching up with what they are posting.
Essentially, just treat them like your #1 priority on Snapchat, and the algorithm will catch on!
How to Disable the Snapchat Friend Solar System Feature
This is a simple one. You can’t actually “disable” it. The Snapchat Planets thingy is ONLY shown if you have Snapchat+. If you have Snapchat+, it will appear automatically. If you do not wish to view it anymore, the only solution is to stop being a Snapchat+ subscriber…. Cancel the subscription and you are done with this game!
How to Find Your Position in a Friend’s Profile
Would you like to view which planet you are to your friend? Well, that’s easy!
- Open your friend’s profile by tapping their Bitmoji.
- Below their name, you’ll find a small badge.
- If you are a Snapchat+ user, it will display as “Best Friends” or “Friends” with a small planet beside it. Tap on that badge!
- It will turn over and display which planet you’re in their solar system, and which planet they’re in yours. It’s a two-way thing!
How to Get Your Snapchat Planets Ranking Up
This is basically the same as how you would attempt to get the #1 position. To move up the Snapchat Planets Hierarchy, you simply need to chat more. If your friend is Jupiter and you want him or her to become Earth, you have to begin sending them more snaps and chats than your existing Earth, Mars, and Venus. It’s a competition!
Can I Manually Set My Planet Rank or Someone Else’s?
Nope, sorry! You can’t. The entire system is automated and depends 100% on your activity. You can’t just choose to make somebody your Mercury. You need to work for it with snaps!
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- It’s such a fun way to know who you’re closest to on the app.
- It might be a humorous thing to discuss with your friends (“Guess what, you reached Mars!”).
- It’s a nice little bonus for paying for Snapchat+.
Disadvantages:
- DRAMA! It can create some serious drama if someone believed they were your best friend but they appear as Saturn.
- It might make you feel obligated to snap individuals simply to maintain your rank.
- Occasionally, it can become so stressful that some individuals even consider deleting their Snapchat account. But do not do that! This feature is not very important. So do not take its order very seriously, you have better friends outside!
Troubleshooting Common Issues
“Why can’t I view the planets?”
You may not have Snapchat+. It’s a premium feature for subscribers.
“My friend’s planet changed! Why?”
This is completely fine! It just indicates your interaction level shifted. Perhaps you began snapping someone else more.
“What does the green dot mean on Snapchat?”
If you have noticed a green dot on Snapchat then do not worry. It has nothing to do with the Planets Order. It simply indicates your friend is ONLINE. However, you can use this opportunity to Snap them and improve your ranking if you wish to do so.
Final Thought
So there you go! The Snapchat Planets Order is a super fun, but kinda confusing, method of ranking your friendships on the app. It’s a nice way to understand who you chat with most about, but keep in mind, it doesn’t reflect your actual-life friendships!
A computer can’t quantify who your actual best friends are. So enjoy it but don’t let it control your life and inject some drama!
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- What is the Order of the Snapchat Planets?
The Order is Mercury (#1), Venus (#2), Earth (#3), Mars (#4), Jupiter (#5), Saturn (#6), Uranus (#7), and Neptune (#8). - Why can’t I view the Friend Solar System on my Snapchat?
You have to be a Snapchat+ subscriber in order to view this feature. It’s not found on the regular version of Snapchat. - Can I switch my planet on my friend’s list?
You can’t manually change it, but you can modify it by snapping and talking to that friend frequently. The more you snap and talk, the more your rank will increase. - What is the best planet to be?
Mercury is the #1 position, meaning you are the best friend of that person on Snapchat. - Does blocking someone impact my planets?
Yes! If you or they block each other, they will be eliminated from your solar system entirely.
