How Does Snapchat Score Work? Complete Guide to Snapscore

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Learn what affects your Snapscore and why it matters
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Are you curious about how Snapchat determines your Snapscore? While Snapchat keeps most factors a secret, it's mostly calculated using the number of Snaps sent and received and posted to your Story. You can find this score right on your profile page. Here's everything you need to know about how Snapchat score works, how it's calculated, tips to increase it, and signs to watch out for as a parent.

How does Snapscore work on Snapchat?

Snapscore is calculated using the number of Snaps sent/received, Story posts, and other hidden factors. It can indicate how active someone is on Snapchat. You can see your Snapscore on your profile. Increase your score by sending Snaps and posting Stories.

Section 1 of 6:

What is a Snap Score?

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  1. This number increases whenever you send or receive Snaps, post Stories, and more. You can check your score on your profile page, right underneath your name. This can be seen by users who have you added as a friend.
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Section 2 of 6:

How do Snap Scores work?

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  1. Snapchat hasn’t entirely revealed the factors that are used to determine a user’s Snapchat score, but they do list a few on their support page. [1]
    • Factors that are confirmed to affect Snapscore::
      • Number of Snaps sent
      • Number of Snaps received
      • Posting Stories
    • Factors that might influence the score:
      • Subscribing to content creators
      • Browsing and interacting with content on the Discover page
      • Looking at content on the Spotlight page
      • Keeping your Snapstreaks
      • Opening the app after not being on it for a significant amount of time may increase the score
Section 3 of 6:

How to Increase Your Snapchat Score

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  1. Sending Snap pictures and videos will increase your Snapchat score . Plus, receiving a Snap back will further increase the score!
    • Sending the same Snap to multiple friends won’t count for additional points.
  2. Posting Snaps to your Story will increase your score. Getting into a regular habit of posting will gradually raise it.
  3. Adding friends on Snapchat means more people to exchange Snaps with, generating an even higher score.
  4. Since your Snapscore increases whenever you send or receive Snaps, starting and keeping streaks is the best way to build your score consistently over time. If you want to build up your score fast, start streaks with multiple friends.
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How to Check Your Snapchat Score

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  1. You'll see the profile icon at the top of the Snapchat camera screen. Your Snapchat Score is the number below your username next to a small Snapchat icon. [2]
    • Tap your score to see the number of Snaps you’ve sent or viewed, Snaps you received, and Snaps you added to Stories.
Section 5 of 6:

How to See a Friend's Snapchat Score

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  1. Tap the Chat icon in the bottom menu bar to go to the Chat page.
    • You must be friends with someone to see their Snapscore.
    • If you have Snapchat+ , you can see how much your friend's Snapscore has changed since the last time you checked it. [3]
  2. Scroll through your chats to find the person you’re looking for.
    • You can also tap the magnifying glass icon to search for your friend.
  3. This will open an options menu for the chat.
  4. This is at the top of the options menu under your friend’s name.
  5. It’s the number under their username next to a small Snapchat icon. [4]
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Does Snapscore matter to parents?

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  1. Snapscores can indicate activity on Snapchat. If you're a parent who is concerned about your child spending too much time on Snapchat, it's a good idea to keep tabs on their Snapscore.
    • Snapscores can indicate the following:
      • Activity Levels : If the Snapscore is high, this indicates your child sends, receives, and/or posts a lot of Snaps. This can be potentially harmful if you want your child to explore other activities that don't involve social media.
      • Communication with peers : While Snapchat is a way to keep in contact with friends, this can lead to trouble if your child is grounded or is communicating with people you're unfamiliar with.
      • Screen time : Excessive use of Snapchat can lead to issues in other areas of your child's life, such as poor sleep habits, screen addiction, and more.
      • Privacy : A high Snapscore shows a lot of engagement and activity from your child. Unmonitored activity can pose a risk for your child.
    • If you're concerned with your child's Snapscore, you can use this opportunity to speak to your child about online safety and set boundaries where you can monitor their activity while still allowing them freedom.

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

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