There are hundreds of emojis available on iOS and Android mobile device keyboards. Everything from tacos to national flags to artists is represented in cartoon emoji form.
But let’s be real here: Most of us just use the same few emojis over and over.
If you know me, you know I love two things more than anything: cats and sleeping. So it’s fitting that the two emojis I use most often in my texting keyboard are:
Another thing you may already know about me is that I love using Snapchat. So when emojis started popping up in my list of chats with friends in the app, I needed to get to the bottom of it.
In this post, we’ll dive into the history of Snapchat emojis and what they all mean. Bear in mind that these emojis vary slightly across iOS and Android devices, so we’ve written out what the faces look like, too.
What Do Snapchat Emojis Indicate?
Snapchat emojis track the activity and behaviors between Snapchat users and their friends. The frequency, timing, and pattern of your Snapchat interactions with other users will determine which emojis, if any, appear in your list of Snapchat chats.
Not sure what I mean? Check out my list of Snapchats, along with a few different emojis you might see in your own app. To access this page, open up your Snapchat app, and swipe right.
When Snapchat was first created, the app used to show who users’ best friends were publicly (best friends are the users they sent the most Snaps back and forth with). You can imagine why users took issue with this. Can you imagine the awkwardness of finding your best friend or significant other was best friends on Snapchat with somebody else?
So in 2015, Snapchat (now Snap. Inc) axed this feature in the name of user privacy and hid the lists of other users’ best friends -- to more outraged reactions. Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel has said that the app will bring back public best friends, but so far, that hasn’t happened.
In the meantime, the friend emojis we decode below have replaced the list of best friends -- and provide greater detail. Now, there are more insights into how users interact with friends -- you just need to know how these behaviors are represented in the app.
Let’s dive into understanding your Snapchat contacts list better. And remember: These emojis are only visible to you.
What Do Snapchat Emojis Mean?
1) Smiley Face Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: This user is one of your best friends on Snapchat. You frequently send Snaps back and forth to each other.
2) Yellow Heart Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: This user is your #1 best friend. You send the most Snaps to this user, and they send the most Snaps to you.
3) Smirking Face Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You're one of this user's best friends, but they aren't one of your best friends. They send you more Snaps than you send them.
3) Grimacing Face Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: Your #1 best friend is their #1 best friend, too. You both send lots of Snaps to the same user.
4) Sunglasses Face Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: One of your best friends is one of their best friends. You send a lot of Snaps to someone they also send a lot of Snaps to.
6) Red Heart Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You've been #1 best friends (yellow heart status) with this user for two weeks in a row.
7) Pink Hearts Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You've been #1 best friends with this user for two months in a row.
8) Fire Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You and this user are on a Snapstreak -- you've been sending each other Snaps for several days in a row. The number of days you've been on a Snapstreak will appear next to the fire emoji.
9) 100 Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You've been on a Snapstreak with this user for 100 days in a row.
10) Hourglass Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: Your Snapstreak with this user will end if you don't send them a Snap very soon. You can send them a Snap or a Chat to keep it going.
11) Baby Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You and this user have recently added each other as Snapchat friends.
12) Gold Star Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: Someone has replayed this user's Snap within the past 24 hours.
13) Gold Sparkles Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: You're in a Snapchat Group Chat with this user. Learn how to start a Snapchat Group in this article.
14) Birthday Cake Emoji on Snapchat
What it means: Today is this user's birthday. This emoji will only appear if the user indicated their date of birth in their Account information. Learn how to add your birthday to your account in this article.
How to Customize Snapchat Emojis
If these emojis aren't speaking to you, you can change them within your Snapchat account. For example, your best friends could be represented by a pizza slice instead of a yellow heart if you really love pizza (and your friends, I suppose). Here's how it's done:
1) Open up your Snapchat app and swipe down. You'll see your profile screen and Snapcode.
2) Tap the Settings gear in the upper right-hand corner.
3) Select "Manage" under the "Additional Services" menu.
4) Select "Friend Emojis."
5) From there, you can tap into each signifier and choose a new emoji to represent what it means.
Source: Snapchat Support
And there you have it. We'll keep this post updated with new developments in the world of Snapchat emojis. In the meantime, keep snapping to see how your emojis change, and let us know how long your longest snap streak is.
What's your greatest Snapchat emoji achievement? Share with us in the comments below.
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