What Are Snapchat Planets?
If you’ve noticed planets next to your friends’ Bitmoji on Snapchat+, you’ve just discovered the Snapchat Planets feature — a fun way to show your best friend rankings using a solar system theme.
These planets represent your closest friends on Snapchat. Each person is assigned a planet based on how frequently you interact with them.
Think of you as the Sun, and your best friends orbit around you as planets — just like a galaxy of snaps!
Snapchat Planets Meaning and Best Friend Order (2025)
Here’s a 3-column table showing the Snapchat Planet Order, Friend Rank, and what each one means in your Snap solar system:
| Planet | Friend Rank | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | #1 | Your absolute best friend, most active streaks |
| Venus | #2 | Second most snaps and messages shared |
| Earth | #3 | Very close, daily snaps and chats |
| Mars | #4 | Frequent interaction but slightly less |
| Jupiter | #5 | Regular snaps, moderate streaks |
| Saturn | #6 | Occasional interaction, fewer stories seen |
| Uranus | #7 | Rarely snap, but still in top 8 |
| Neptune | #8 | Least interaction among best friends |
Mercury – #1 Best Friend
Like a real solar system, Mercury is the first planet of the Snapchat solar system and represents your closest friend. It’s shown as a red planet surrounded by five red hearts, symbolizing top streaks and daily chats.
Venus – #2 Best Friend
Venus comes next and stands for your second closest friend on Snapchat. This planet is yellow-orange with sparkles around it, showing frequent messages and strong interaction just below Mercury level.
Earth – #3 Best Friend
Earth takes the third spot and represents someone you chat with almost every day. The planet is blue and green, surrounded by a moon and hearts, highlighting a very close friendship.
Mars – #4 Best Friend
Mars is your fourth closest friend. It’s designed as a reddish-brown planet with stars circling it. You interact often, but not as intensely as with the top three.
Jupiter – #5 Best Friend
Jupiter, the biggest planet, marks your #5 bestie. This orange striped planet has surrounding rings, showing a solid friendship with decent snapping frequency.
Saturn – #6 Best Friend
Saturn represents your sixth closest friend, shown with its signature ring and subtle sparkles. You chat occasionally, but not daily. Still part of your inner circle.
Uranus – #7 Best Friend
Uranus stands for the #7 friend, a quiet companion in your Snap world. This planet appears light blue with swirling rings, indicating a low but stable interaction.
Neptune – #8 Best Friend
Neptune is the final planet and your eighth closest friend. It’s deep blue with sparkles and cold vibes, suggesting the least interaction among your best friends but still orbiting in your galaxy.
If you’re subscribed to Snapchat+, you’ll see a Best Friends Badge on someone’s profile (next to their Bitmoji). Tap it, and you’ll spot a planet icon.
That planet shows your position in their solar system, depending on how much they interact with you.
Example:
- If your friend is your #1 bestie, they will appear as Mercury in your Snapchat galaxy.
- If they are Jupiter, that means they are your #5 best friend.
Snap Planet Order Visual Breakdown
While Snapchat doesn’t officially list this publicly, here’s the most accurate Snap Planet order:
- Mercury – #1 friend (closest)
- Venus – #2 friend
- Earth – #3 friend
- Mars – #4 friend
- Jupiter – #5 friend
- Saturn – #6 friend
- Uranus – #7 friend
- Neptune – #8 friend (furthest)
Each planet also has a unique color, icon, and animation when you view it.
How to Get Snapchat Planets (Snapchat+ Required)
To access the Snapchat planets feature, you’ll need to subscribe to Snapchat Plus:
- Open Snapchat > Tap your Bitmoji
- Go to Settings > Snapchat+
- Subscribe for a small monthly fee (varies by region)
- Now go to any Best Friend’s profile to see their planet badge
Why Do People Care About Snap Planets?
The Snapchat solar system adds a gamified friendship experience to your interactions.
It’s not just cosmetic — it shows who you connect with the most and who’s drifting away in the digital galaxy.
FAQs
Q1: What are the planets on Snapchat?
A: Snapchat planets show your top 8 best friends using a solar system theme, available with Snapchat+.
Q2: What does Mercury mean on Snapchat?
A: Mercury is the #1 best friend, meaning you both snap and chat the most.
Q3: How accurate is the Snap planet order?
A: It’s based on interaction data — snaps sent, streaks, chats, etc. It updates in real-time.
Q4: Can I change someone’s planet?
A: No, Snapchat automatically assigns the planet based on mutual interaction.
Q5: What does Earth mean in Snapchat planets?
A: Earth is your #3 best friend — you’re still close, but not as much as Mercury or Venus.
Q6: What if someone disappears from my Snapchat solar system?
A: It means they’ve dropped out of your top 8 friends or aren’t subscribed to Snapchat+.