How Often Do Snapscores Update on Snapchat? What to Expect

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Understand how a Snapscore increases on any Snapchat profile
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A Snapchat user's Snapscore shows how active they are in the app. A Snapscore is determined by the number of Snaps you receive and send, posted Stories, and a few other factors kept secret by Snapchat. While your own Snapscore is updated quickly, you may see a delay when checking the Snapscore of others. This can lead to some inaccuracies in activity. This wikiHow will help you understand how long it takes for a Snapchat score to update and how to check your or a friend's Snapscore using an iPhone or Android.

Things You Should Know

  • Your Snapscore is updated immediately. When checking other Snapscores, it may take a few hours or days to update.
  • Snapscores are updated after you send and receive Snaps. You can also increase it by uploading Stories.
  • To check a Snapscore, navigate to a Snapchat user's profile. Locate the number underneath the username.
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How often does a Snapscore update?

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  1. When you're looking at your own Snapscore, you should be able to see the changes refresh every time you increase your Snapscore . However, if you're checking someone else's Snapscore, it may take a few hours—or even days—to update. This is most likely a feature to protect other users' safety and privacy. [1]
    • There's no official formula on how Snapscores are calculated , but generally, they increase with each Snap you send or receive, and with posted Stories. There's also no way to hide your Snapscore , so be aware your activity isn't completely private.
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Checking a Snapscore

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  1. This is the white ghost with a yellow background.
  2. To find your own, tap your profile icon in the top-left corner. To find a friend's profile, navigate Chat tab and tap their profile icon. [2]
    • You won't be able to see someone's Snapscore unless they're a friend. If needed, you can add new friends .
  3. This will be the number underneath the username, next to the ghost icon. [3] In most cases, this will be between the user's birthday and Zodiac sign.
    • A high Snapscore indicates frequent activity on Snapchat.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012326657044-What-is-a-Snapscore-
      2. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/9483580485012-How-do-I-see-how-much-my-friend-s-Snapscore-has-changed
      3. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012326657044-What-is-a-Snapscore

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