Snapchat+ is a paid subscription ($3.99–$7.99/month) that unlocks exclusive features like custom app icons, story rewatch indicators, and the coveted “Best Friends Forever” pin. But how can you tell if someone else is a subscriber? Snapchat doesn’t broadcast a “Plus member” badge on profiles, but there are several subtle (and not-so-subtle) clues.
This guide reveals the definitive signs that someone has Snapchat Plus.
What Is Snapchat Plus?
Snapchat+ is a premium tier launched in 2022. Subscribers get experimental features before regular users, including:
- Story rewatch count (see who rewatched your story)
- Custom app icons and themes
- Friend Solar System (shows your position in their top 8 friends)
- Pin a Best Friend (lock one friend to #1 spot)
- Post View Emojis (customize emojis for different actions)
Sign #1: Their Best Friend List Shows a Gold Ring or “BFF” Pin
When you view a friend’s profile (tap their Bitmoji in chat), scroll down to their Best Friends section (the emoji grid).
- If they have Snapchat+: You may see a gold ring around one of their best friend emojis, or a tiny pushpin icon 📌 next to a specific friend’s name. That means they’ve used the “Pin a Best Friend” feature – only available to Plus subscribers.
Sign #2: You See a “Friend Solar System”
Snapchat+ introduced a Solar System feature that ranks their closest friends as planets (Mercury = #1 best friend, Neptune = #8). If you open their profile and see a mini solar system graphic with planets orbiting a sun, they have Snapchat Plus. You can tap on it to see which planet you are (if you’re in their top 8).
Sign #3: Their Story Has a “Rewatch Count” Icon
When you watch someone’s story, look at the bottom left of each snap.
- Normal Snapchat: No rewatch indicator.
- Snapchat+ subscriber: You may see an eye icon with a number (e.g., “👁️ 3”) showing how many times that specific snap has been rewatched. But note: This feature is often visible only to the story poster, not to viewers. However, some subscribers accidentally leave settings public. More reliably, if you see a “Rewatched by [names]” section when viewing their story, that’s a Plus feature they’re using.
Better clue: Ask them directly if they can see who rewatched their story. But for passive detection, the Solar System is easiest.
Sign #4: Custom App Icon When They Screenshot
This is rare, but if you see a screenshot notification that shows a custom app icon (e.g., a black and gold Snapchat logo instead of the standard ghost), that person has Snapchat+. Subscribers can change their home screen icon, and that custom icon appears in screenshot notifications.
Sign #5: Their Chat Background Has a Custom Theme
Snapchat+ users can set custom chat wallpapers (gradients, patterns, or photos) that you’ll see when chatting with them. If you notice their side of the chat has a unique background that isn’t the default white or dark mode, they likely have Plus. (Note: Dark mode is system-wide, not a Plus feature.)
Sign #6: They Have a “Post View Emoji” That Moves
Subscribers can assign emojis to different actions (e.g., a rocket emoji when you open their snap). If you see an unusual emoji animation after viewing their snap (like a flying ghost or sparkling heart), that’s a Plus-exclusive “Post View Emoji.”
Sign #7: Their Bitmoji Has a “Plus” Badge (Rarely Visible)
In some versions, Snapchat briefly tested a small “+” badge next to the subscriber’s Bitmoji on their profile. This has been inconsistent, but if you see a gold plus sign (+) on someone’s profile picture, they definitely have Plus.
Summary Table: Plus vs. Free
| Feature | Free User | Snapchat+ User |
|---|---|---|
| Friend Solar System | ❌ Not visible | ✅ Visible on their profile |
| Pin a Best Friend (gold ring) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Rewatch count on stories | ❌ | ✅ (for their own stories) |
| Custom chat wallpaper | ❌ | ✅ (you’ll see it) |
| Custom app icon in screenshot | ❌ | ✅ |
Why Would You Want to Know?
- Curiosity about who pays for premium features.
- Understanding your friendship rank (Solar System).
- Deciding whether to subscribe yourself.
Final Verdict
The easiest and most reliable sign is the Friend Solar System or the gold ring/pushpin around a best friend. If you see either, that person 100% has Snapchat Plus. If you don’t see any signs, they’re likely on the free plan.
