Snapchat Emoji Meanings Explained
Wondering why a fire, sunglasses, or yellow heart appeared next to someone's name on Snapchat? Here is the official friendship breakdown.
Snapstreak (Fire)
Extremely PopularYou and your friend have snapped each other (not chatted) every single day. The number next to it shows your streak days.
Yellow Heart (#1 Best Friends)
Top BestieYou send the most snaps to this person, AND they send the most snaps to you. You are each other's #1 Best Friend.
Red Heart (BFF for 2 Weeks)
MilestoneYou have been each other's #1 Best Friend continuously for at least two consecutive weeks.
Two Pink Hearts (Super BFF for 2 Months)
Ultimate BFFYou have been each other's #1 Best Friend for two months in a row. Highest tier of Snapchat friendship!
Smiling Face (Best Friends)
Close FriendOne of your Best Friends. You send a lot of snaps to this person, but they are not quite your #1.
Grimace Face (Mutual Besties)
Awkward / DramaYour #1 Best Friend is also their #1 Best Friend! You both share the same top person.
Sunglasses Face (Mutual Friends)
Social CircleOne of your Best Friends is also one of their Best Friends. You share a close mutual friend.
Hourglass (Streak Dying)
Urgent AlertYour Snapstreak is about to expire! Both of you need to send a picture snap immediately to save it.
Birthday Cake
CelebrationIt is this friend's birthday today! Send them a celebratory snap.
๐ฅ How to Keep a Snapstreak Alive
To maintain a Snapstreak, both friends must send each other a photo or video snap within a 24-hour window. Sending text chats or snaps from Memories does not count towards maintaining a streak.
If you see the Hourglass (โณ) emoji appear next to someone's name, you have approximately 4 hours left before the streak expires permanently!