Snapchat Emojis Meaning Explained [2025]

What are Snapchat emojis?

Snapchat emojis  are symbols that appear next to Snapchat usernames in your Friends list and beside Snapchat Stories on the Discover page.

Snapchat emojis aren’t just there for decoration, though. Snapchat assigns each emoji based on interactions with other users on the app. For instance, how often you communicate with a certain user or when you became friends with them.

Also read: Snapchat Hearts Meaning

How do Snapchat emojis work?

Have you ever noticed how a single emoji can perfectly sum up your relationship with a friend? It’s probably one you use all the time. Snapchat’s emojis aim to do just that—capture your connections in a simple, visual way.  

The app automatically assigns these emojis based on how you interact with other users. You’ll see them next to usernames in your Friends list or beside stories on the Discover page. Each emoji reflects your unique relationship with that person, whether it’s a close friendship, a Snapstreak, or something else.  

But here’s the thing: Snapchat has its own emoji language. For example, the 🔥 fire emoji doesn’t mean your content is “hot” (though we’re sure it is!). In the next section, we’ll break down what each of these emojis really means.

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Snapchat Planets Emoji Meanings

1. ☀️ Sun:
   • You are their #1 Best Friend (the person they interact with the most).
2. 🪐 Saturn:
   • You are their #2 Best Friend.
3. 🌍 Earth:
   • You are their #3 Best Friend.
4. 🪐 Jupiter:
   • You are their #4 Best Friend.
5. 🌕 Moon:
   • You are their #5 Best Friend.
6. 🪐 Uranus:
   • You are their #6 Best Friend.
7. 🪐 Neptune:
   • You are their #7 Best Friend.
8. 🪐 Pluto:

You are their #8 Best Friend.

All the emoji meanings on Snapchat

• Baby 👶;

The baby emoji denotes a brand new Snapchat friend.

• Yellow heart 💛;

The yellow heart means you and another user are mutual top-ranked Best Friends

• Red heart ❤️;

The red heart appears when you’ve been mutual Best Friends with someone for two consecutive weeks.

• Pink hearts 💕;

The pink hearts appear when you’ve shared the Best Friends status with someone for two straight months.

• Gold star 🌟;

When you see this symbol, it means someone has replayed the user’s Snap in the last 24 hours.

• Birthday cake 🎂;

You guessed it. This symbol means it’s someone’s birthday.

• Smiling face 😊;

The smiley emoji beside a user’s name means they’re on your Best Friend list.

• Face with sunglasses 😎;

You’ll see the sunglasses emoji when a user shares a mutual Best Friend with you.

• Grimacing face 😬;

This face means you and another user share the same #1 Best Friend. Awkward love triangle? Close-knit friend group? We’ll let you decide.

• Smirking face 😏;

This face used to mean that you were someone’s #1 Best Friend, but they weren’t yours. Snapchat has wisely removed this designation, presumably to avoid drama.

• Fire 🔥;

This emoji means you’re on a Snapstreak with this user. You’ve exchanged snaps at least three days in a row.

• One hundred 💯;

This symbol denotes a 100-day Snapstreak. Friendship goals!

• Hourglass ⌛;

The hourglass emoji means that your Snapstreak is about to end. Hurry up and send something so you can keep it going!

• Pushpin 📌;

This symbol appears when a conversation has been pinned to the top of your feed.

• Peace Sign ✌️;

The peace emoji appears next to a group on Snapchat and it means that it is your favorite group. It’s similar to the heart emoji, as it helps you learn which groups you spend most time chatting and sharing Snaps with on the app.

🤩 Star Eyes: You’re one of their top friends, but not #1.

Other Snapchat emojis

• 💜 Purple Heart: You’ve been each other’s #1 Best Friend for two months.
• 💚 Green Heart: You’ve recently become best friends with someone.
• 🙃 Upside-Down Smiley Face: You share a mutual best friend.
• 🎁 Wrapped Gift: It’s your friend’s birthday!