In the Friends Solar System feature, you can see which planet represents you on your friend’s profile. For example, if you appear as Jupiter on your friend’s profile, it means you’re his 5th closest friend.

In March 2023, Snapchat launched a new feature called Snapchat Planets, currently available in 27 countries, including the USA, Australia, and Canada. This feature is only for users with a Snapchat Plus subscription.

Snapchat Planets works like a solar system, where you are represented as a planet on your friend’s profile based on how much they interact with you.

Do you want to understand how this feature works! Relax and just read along; this article covers everything step by step, from the order of the planets and what each one represents. Finally, there is a quick FAQ section for those in a rush, but if you want to know about it in deep detail, read along to discover more about this fun feature that is as unique.

By the time you finish reading this article, you will understand how the Snapchat Planets work.

What is The Meaning Of Snapchat Planets?

Snapchat Planets is a feature that’s available only to Snapchat Plus users. Many users refer to it as Friend Solar System. This feature shows the position you hold as a planet in your friend’s profile based on how much they communicate with you.

For example, if shown as Venus on your friend’s profile, it would mean you are the 2nd best friend of the friend and the one whom she talks to most.

The order on Snapchat resembles the solar system. Perhaps you are a space cadet who forgot the order from school, or well, don’t worry- this article will explain it all. There are 8 planets, and your positioning reflects just how close you are to each of your friends, with Mercury being the closest and Neptune the farthest.

Also, you can very easily see who your closest friends are by interaction levels. However, please note that Snapchat Planets can only be accessed by Snapchat+ subscribers. If you are on a free account, you will not get this feature.

EXAMPLE
Let’s assume Sarah is your closest friend on Snapchat. Then Sarah will appear as Mercury in your Friend’s Solar System. However, Sarah could snap more often with Emma than she does with you. Accordingly, Sarah would see Emma as her Mercury, while you might be reflected somewhere else in her Friends Solar System, like Venus or Mars.

The planets tell who you’ve been snapping with the most, so it’s a fun way to see your closest friends. But Snapchat said this system isn’t set up to be bad or compare friendships.

What is the Order of Snapchat Planets?

The order of the planets in Snapchat is just like the actual solar system:

Knowing this order is great, but there is still a lot to learn about which aspects of your friendships each planet represents.

Mercury

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, and in Snapchat Planets, it represents your number one best friend. If you see yourself as Mercury on a friend’s profile, that means you’re their closest friend. The bitmoji for Mercury is red, surrounded by little hearts and stars, showing how important you are to that friend.

Venus

Second planet to the Sun – you’re the second closest friend. If you appear as Venus on someone’s profile, it means you’re the person they contact most, after their best friend. The Venus bitmoji is yellowish-white in color, mostly decorated with colorful hearts, making it look so friendly and fun.

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and it’s also the third planet in Snapchat’s Friend Solar System, and it is your 3rd closest friend. The Earth bitmoji is blue and green, like the real Earth, with a moon in the background. Small red hearts and stars around it show that this person is your third closest friend, meaning they still play a significant role in your life.

Mars

Mars is the fourth planet and symbolizes your fourth closest friend on Snapchat. The bitmoji for Mars is red, with stars and purple and blue hearts surrounding it. Even though you are not on the closest friends list, the design indicates that they are important to you.

Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and often the fifth closest friend. The bitmoji colors for Jupiter are reddish-orange with stripes, which mirrors the planet’s actual appearance. Stars orbit around this planet in your drawing, illustrating that even though he may be fifth on your list, he’s still part of your inner circle.

Saturn

Saturn is the sixth closest friend for you. Therefore, this planet’s theme can be identified as orange in hue, with its ring designed for the display. There are a few close small stars to the planet so that it appears special and reminds you that, although he or she may not be one of your top five, this person is important.

Uranus

Next is Uranus, the seventh planet in the Friends Solar System, symbolizing your seventh closest friend. It appears on Snapchat as a green-colored planer with no hearts or stars beside it. So, if the other planets represented a higher interaction level, that is not exactly the case with this person.

Neptune

Then there is Neptune-the symbol for your eighth closest friend on Snapchat. Neptune is blue and blank, with no decorations thereon. He does seem a bit lonely. This means that such a friend is in your close-knit circle, but he or she contacts you far less than do most of your other close friends.

How Does Snapchat Planets System Work?

The Planets feature on Snapchat lets you see your closest friends ranked by how many snaps you’ve sent them.

For more details about Snapchat Planets, check out this video:

How to Find Your Ranking in a Friend’s Profile?

To find out your ranking on a friend’s profile, follow these steps:

To know your specific planet, click on the badge. A new window will open, showing which planet you are for that friend. For instance, if you’re Saturn, you’re their 6th closest friend.

What is Snapchat+?

Snapchat+ is a subscription service that gives you access to premium features on Snapchat, including the Snap Planets feature. It was launched on 29-6-2022. It offers several additional features that aren’t available with the free version:

• Pin your #1 best friend at the top of your friends list.
• See if someone has rewatched your stories.
• Customize the app icon with new designs that are added regularly.
• Change the background of your chat conversations.
• Display a Snapchat+ badge on your profile.
• Choose custom sounds for your notifications.
• Use dark mode on Android devices.

In short, Snapchat+ lets you personalize the app and access extra features, but you need to pay a monthly fee to use them. The standard free version doesn’t include these extras.

How to Get a Snapchat+ Subscription?

If you want to Snapchat Planets feature, you need to purchase a Snapchat+ subscription. Here’s how to get it:

You can enjoy a 7-day free trial to explore Snapchat+ features. If you like what you see, you can continue the subscription after the trial.

Note that the Planets feature is no longer automatically included with Snapchat+. After subscribing, you need to manually enable the Planets feature. Check out this article for details on why it’s now an “opt-in” feature.

Country	1 Month	Half-yearly	12 Months
UK	£3.99	£21.99	£39.99
US	$3.99	$21.99	$39.99

Final Notes

The Snapchat Planets feature a really funny way to see who your closest friends are because of the number of snaps and memories you send to them. I’ve aimed to cover all the details about how it works.

I hope this guide has provided you with all the information you need about the Planets feature. If you feel something needs to be added or is not too clear, please just let me know. I am here to help you with any further information or explanations you may need.

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