{"id":2689,"date":"2026-04-06T00:23:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T18:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:23:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T18:53:58","slug":"snapchat-solar-system-planets-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/snapchat-solar-system-planets-meaning.html","title":{"rendered":"Snapchat Solar System \u2013 What Is It &#038; How to See Your Planet Ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever opened a friend\u2019s Snapchat profile and seen a tiny solar system with planets orbiting a sun? That\u2019s the <strong>Snapchat Solar System<\/strong> \u2013 one of the most talked\u2011about features of Snapchat+. It turns your best friends into planets and puts <em>you<\/em> at the center. This guide explains exactly what the Snapchat Solar System is, what each planet means, how to see it, and whether it\u2019s worth upgrading for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Snapchat Solar System? (Simple Explanation)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Friend Solar System<\/strong> is a feature inside <strong>Snapchat+<\/strong> (the paid subscription). It shows you which friends you interact with the most \u2013 but instead of a boring list, Snapchat turns your top 8 best friends into <strong>planets<\/strong> orbiting around you (the Sun).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You<\/strong> = The Sun \u2600\ufe0f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your best friends<\/strong> = Planets \ud83c\udf0d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The closer the planet to the Sun<\/strong> = The more you Snap and chat with that friend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s basically a <strong>best friend ranking system<\/strong> \u2013 just dressed up in cool space clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Each Planet Means<\/strong> (Ranking from #1 to #8)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snapchat assigns a specific planet to each of your top 8 best friends. The order is roughly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Planet<\/th><th>Rank<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mercury<\/td><td>#1 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venus<\/td><td>#2 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Earth<\/td><td>#3 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mars<\/td><td>#4 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jupiter<\/td><td>#5 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturn<\/td><td>#6 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uranus<\/td><td>#7 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neptune<\/td><td>#8 Best Friend<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If someone is your <strong>Mercury<\/strong> \u2192 you Snap and chat with them more than anyone else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone is your <strong>Neptune<\/strong> \u2192 they\u2019re in your top 8, but you interact less compared to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to See the Solar System on Snapchat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only view the Solar System if <strong>both<\/strong> of you have Snapchat+? No \u2013 actually, you need Snapchat+ to <em>see<\/em> the Solar System on someone\u2019s profile. But if a friend has Snapchat+ and you\u2019re in their top 8, they can see your planet status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how to check (if you have Snapchat+):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Snapchat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to a friend\u2019s profile (tap their Bitmoji or name in chat).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>Best Friends badge<\/strong> (usually a gold ring or emoji).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap that badge \u2013 a cool <strong>Solar System animation<\/strong> will appear, showing which planet that friend is for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f This feature is <strong>only available for Snapchat+ subscribers<\/strong>. Free users cannot see the Solar System.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Is This Feature So Popular<\/strong> (and Controversial)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s fun because it turns friendship into a game. But it\u2019s also dangerous \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ego boost:<\/strong> Seeing someone as your Mercury feels great.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friendship drama:<\/strong> \u201cWhy am I Mars and not Mercury?!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overthinking:<\/strong> Some users get hurt when they realize they\u2019re not someone\u2019s #1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snapchat even had to turn it <strong>off by default<\/strong> at one point because it caused too many arguments. (Yes, really.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Turn Off the Solar System<\/strong> (If You Don\u2019t Want to Hurt Feelings)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have Snapchat+ but don\u2019t want others to see their planet ranking on your profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Snapchat+<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>\u201cFriend Solar System\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cBest Friends Ranking\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle it <strong>off<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once disabled, no one can see which planet they are for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should You Get Snapchat+ Just for the Solar System?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honest answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yes, if:<\/strong> You\u2019re a heavy Snapchat user, you love fun visual features, and you won\u2019t get upset over rankings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No, if:<\/strong> You only use Snapchat for basic chatting, you overthink relationships, or you hate comparing yourself to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people say: try the <strong>free trial<\/strong> first. If the excitement fades after 3\u20135 days, cancel. It\u2019s cool, but not life\u2011changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Recap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Question<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">What is Snapchat Solar System?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Best friend ranking as planets around you (Sun)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Who can see it?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Snapchat+ subscribers only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">What does Mercury mean?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Your #1 best friend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">What does Neptune mean?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Your #8 best friend (still top 8!)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Can you hide it?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes \u2013 in Snapchat+ settings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Internal Resources You May Find Useful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mukunda-software-updates wp-block-embed-mukunda-software-updates\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"YbPqy1h2Ud\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/how-to-tell-if-someone-has-snapchat-plus.html\">How to Tell If Someone Has Snapchat Plus (7 Dead Giveaways)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Tell If Someone Has Snapchat Plus (7 Dead Giveaways)&#8221; &#8212; Mukunda Software Updates\" src=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/how-to-tell-if-someone-has-snapchat-plus.html\/embed#?secret=bDOXPcWztk#?secret=YbPqy1h2Ud\" data-secret=\"YbPqy1h2Ud\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-mukunda-software-updates wp-block-embed-mukunda-software-updates\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3Oxt05qsb0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mukundasoftware.com\/blog\/social-media\/snapchat\/what-does-green-dot-mean-on-snapchat.html\">What Does the Green Dot Mean on Snapchat? 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