When you think about social media, Snapchat is the most popular one among Gen Z. With unique features and interactive streaks, the platform has gained immense popularity in the last few years.
That said, the uniqueness of this platform also means that they have introduced features that can be confusing, especially for new users. Among them, the “Snapchat Planet Order” is one that most users have been curious to explore.
If you are wondering what the Snapchat Planet Order is and how you can use it most on Snapchat, we hope this article gives you all the details.
Understanding the Snapchat Planet Order System
The standard or free version of Snapchat has all the essential features to keep you busy and entertained. However, Snapchat Plus takes the experience to the top.
Since it is a paid subscription-based version of Snapchat, the users are constantly getting access to new features, updates, and perks that aren’t available with the basic version.
Among these new features, Snapchat has rolled out the “Planet Order System,” confusing some users. What is it, and what is the significance of this feature?
The concept behind this new feature is derived from the solar system that we are all aware of. We know that the Sun is in the center of our solar system, and the planets revolve around it. The developers have tried to emulate that in Snapchat as well.
In this case, if you have Snapchat Plus and received the “Planet Order System” feature update, it signifies you as the “Sun,” and your friends on Snapchat are classified as the planets around you. But how does the classification happen?
For example, if your best friend is the one that you share maximum streaks with on Snapchat, they would be regarded as “Mercury” since that’s the first planet in the solar system. Similarly, other attributes, such as planets, contribute to the other friends in the Snapchat friend list.
We will discuss them individually and at length in this article.
What is the Snapchat Planets’ order and meaning?
Now that you have clarified the basics let us focus on understanding the individual planets’ order and meaning.
Think of it this way – You are the Sun in the solar system on Snapchat. Then, you have eight best friends who are classified based on the length of the streaks you have with them.
Let us walk you through each of the planets in detail:
1. Mercury
Since Mercury is the first solar planet, it signifies your best friend on Snapchat. You have shared the maximum number of streaks with this person. Your friend, your “Mercury” in the solar system, will be represented with a red planet and five red hearts.
2. Venus
The second planet on the list on Snapchat is Venus. This is that friend in your Snapchat friend list with whom you share the second-most number of Snapchat streaks. For this, the planet’s color is dark brown, and you have a combination of pink, blue, and yellow hearts around the planet.
3. Earth
Your third best friend on Snapchat will be represented by planet Earth. This is the person that you share the third-longest Snapchat streak with. Looking at the appearance, the Earth is depicted in the way we know it in real life with the blue and green patches all over. Your friend also gets a Moon with this planet, a red heart, and a few stars.
4. Mars
Since Mars is the fourth planet in our solar system, it isn’t surprising that it represents your fourth best friend on Snapchat. Regarding the friendmoji, the planet is embodied in its typical bright red color with a mix of blue and purple hearts around it.
5. Jupiter
Although Jupiter is the most giant planet in the solar system, and technically, you might think that it would represent the person you are the closest to on Snapchat, that’s not the case. Instead, Jupiter represents your fifth best friend on Snapchat since it’s the fifth planet in the solar system. The representation involves a reddish-orange planet with horizontal stripes and a few stars around it.
6. Saturn
Like the rest of the planets, Saturn represents the sixth close friend you have on Snapchat. Ideally, it represents one of those people that you randomly share snaps with and talk occasionally. It can also mean the close friend with whom you have the sixth-longest streak. The planet is represented by a dark orange color and a yellowish ring with stars in the surrounding.
7. Uranus
One of the coolest colors of the planets is the one Uranus has. It represents your seventh closest friend on Snapchat and has a dark green planet with a few stars around it. There are no hearts since they typically represent someone with whom you have just started sharing a streak.
8. Neptune
The last planet in the Snapchat Planet Order is Neptune. It represents your eighth closest friend on Snapchat and is usually a new friend you have added to the list. The planet has a bright blue color with dark blue stripes across and a few stars in the close vicinity.
How Do I check Which Planet I am on my Friend’s Snapchat?
Now that you know what the Snapchat planet order is and the kind of significance it brings to the table, wondering how it works is a common thought.
As mentioned, the Snapchat Planet or Solar System feature is exclusive to Snapchat Plus users. Following that, a “Best Friend” and “Friend” badge is available, which depicts whether you are in your friend’s Planet Order or not.
For example, if you are in the “Best Friend” category, you are one of the eight planets in your friend’s Planet Order System.
Following are the steps you need to follow to check which planet you are in your friend’s Snapchat:
- Launch the Snapchat app and then open your friend’s profile.
- Find the “best friends” badge and click on it.
- Doing so will reveal which planet you are in your best friend’s Snapchat planet order.
Since the feature is currently limited to Snapchat Plus users, you and your friend should be subscribed to Snapchat Plus to access this feature.
Conclusion
The new Snapchat Planet Order system is a relatively new feature that users have been curious about. If you are subscribed to Snapchat Plus and have been wondering how to use the feature, we hope the article clarifies all your doubts. If you aren’t getting access to the new feature despite having Snapchat Plus, try updating your app to the latest version.