Snapchat has a fun feature called Friend Solar Systems. It uses planets to show your top friends. You are the Sun. Your best friends are planets around you.
This shows how close you are to each friend. It’s only for people with Snapchat+. Let’s break it down step by step.
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What Are Snapchat Planets?
Snapchat Planets turn your top 8 friends into a solar system. Each planet stands for a spot in your Best Friends list.
- The closer the planet is to the Sun (you), the more you snap and chat with that friend.
- You see this on your side only. Your friends do not see your full solar system.
- But if you’re in each other’s top 8, you both see a “Best Friends” badge with a gold ring on profiles.
This feature makes friendships feel like space adventure. It’s cool to see where you stand!
How to Get and Turn On Snapchat Planets
You need Snapchat+ to use this. It’s a paid add-on.
- Open Snapchat.
- Go to your profile.
- Tap the Snapchat+ banner.
- Pick a plan and pay.
- Once you have Snapchat+, go to the Snapchat+ tab.
- Find “Friend Solar Systems” and turn it on.
It’s off by default. Turn it on to start seeing planets.
How to Check Your Planet Rank
It’s easy.
- Open a friend’s profile.
- Look for the “Best Friends” badge with a gold ring.
- Tap the badge or planet icon.
- You’ll see your Bitmoji on one of the planets in their solar system.
If there’s no badge, you’re not in their top 8 (or they don’t have Snapchat+).
The badge shows up only if both of you are in each other’s top 8.
Snapchat Planets Order and What They Mean
Snapchat uses the real solar system order. Mercury is closest to the Sun. Neptune is farthest.
Here is the full list:
| Rank | Planet | Meaning | Badge Look (Common Description) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercury | #1 Best Friend – You interact the most | Red planet with lots of red hearts |
| 2 | Venus | #2 Best Friend – Very close | Pink or yellow planet with pink hearts |
| 3 | Earth | #3 Best Friend – Solid friend | Blue/green planet with moon and hearts |
| 4 | Mars | #4 Best Friend – Good friend | Red planet with some hearts |
| 5 | Jupiter | #5 Best Friend – Regular chats | Orange striped planet |
| 6 | Saturn | #6 Best Friend – Still friends | Orange planet with rings |
| 7 | Uranus | #7 Best Friend – Less interaction | Light blue/green planet |
| 8 | Neptune | #8 Best Friend – Farthest | Deep blue planet |
Mercury means you’re their top friend. Neptune means you’re still in top 8 but farther out.
The badges use hearts and colors to show closeness. More hearts = closer.
How Does Snapchat Pick the Planets?
Snapchat looks at your activity.
- Number of snaps you send and receive.
- Chats and messages.
- Streaks (days in a row you snap).
- Viewing stories.
- Calls or video chats.
It updates often. Send more snaps to move closer. The more you interact, the better your rank.
Tips to Move Up to Mercury
Want to be someone’s #1? Try these:
- Snap every day. Send fun pics or videos.
- Reply fast to their snaps.
- Keep your streak alive. Don’t break it!
- Chat in text too. Talk about your day.
- View their stories right away.
- Send streaks or group snaps if you can.
Small things add up. Be real and have fun with it.
Common Problems and Fixes
- No badge? Check if you both have Snapchat+ and the feature on.
- Planets not updating? Wait a bit. It can take time.
- Not seeing planets? Make sure you toggled it on in Snapchat+ settings.
- Badge gone? Your rank may have dropped. Snap more!
If issues stay, restart the app or check for updates.
FAQs About Snapchat Planets
What does Mercury mean on Snapchat? It means you are their #1 best friend. You snap the most!
Can friends see my planets? No. You only see your own solar system. They see where they are in yours if they tap the badge.
Is the badge mutual? Yes, the “Best Friends” badge shows if you’re both in each other’s top 8. But your rank in their list is different from theirs in yours.
How many planets are there? Eight. Just like our solar system, no Pluto here.
Does it cost extra? Yes, you need Snapchat+.
Can ranks change? Yes, every day based on snaps. Stay active to keep your spot.
Why did Snapchat add this? To make friendships fun and visual. It helps you see who you talk to most.
Conclusion
Snapchat Planets make it fun and easy to see your closest friends ranked like a real solar system — from Mercury as your #1 bestie all the way to Neptune at #8. With Snapchat+, you get clear visuals, badges, and a simple way to track who you snap with most. Snap more, reply fast, and keep those streaks alive to climb closer to the Sun. It’s a cool, lighthearted feature that adds a bit of space magic to your everyday chats — enjoy the orbit!