Updated October 2026: details taken from Snapchat’s help page. Friend Solar Systems are a Snapchat+ feature and are off by default for new subscribers.
Snapchat “planets” are part of the Friend Solar System, a Snapchat+ feature that shows where you rank in a friend’s Best Friends list. Best Friends are the eight friends someone Snaps and Chats with the most.
How to see your planet
- Subscribe to Snapchat+ and turn on Solar System on the Snapchat+ feature management page (it is off by default for first-time subscribers).
- Open a friend’s Friendship Profile.
- If you are one of their Best Friends, you will see a Best Friends badge with a gold ring. Tap it to see your planet.
What each planet means
Each planet is your position in that friend’s Best Friends list, in order from the Sun:
| Planet | Your position |
|---|---|
| Mercury | #1 Best Friend |
| Venus | #2 |
| Earth | #3 |
| Mars | #4 |
| Jupiter | #5 |
| Saturn | #6 |
| Uranus | #7 |
| Neptune | #8 |
Things to know
- It shows your place in their list, not theirs in yours.
- Rankings change as messaging habits change.
- You can switch Solar System on or off at any time.
For the emojis next to names on the Chat screen, see Snapchat emoji meanings.
FAQs
What is the planet order on Snapchat?
Mercury (#1), Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (#8), matching your place in a friend’s Best Friends list.
Do I need Snapchat+ to see planets?
Yes. Friend Solar Systems are a Snapchat+ feature.
Why can’t I see Snapchat planets?
Solar System is off by default for new subscribers. Turn it on in Snapchat+ feature management.
What does Mercury mean on Snapchat?
You are that friend’s #1 Best Friend.
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