Snapchat Best Friends List Check – How I (Almost) Peeked

I’ll be honest—I’ve curiously wondered who tops my friend’s Snapchat best friends list. Maybe you have too. Snapchat’s Best Friends list shows who someone Snaps the most, but Snapchat keeps it super private now. Back in the day you could almost guess from emojis, but nowadays you can’t just tap on a profile and see their top eight friends. In fact, Snapchat rolled that feature back years ago to protect privacy. So I tried a few honest tricks (and yes, a lot of asking) to get clues. Let me share what worked (and what didn’t), so you can try without stalking or drama.

Why Snapchat Hides Best Friends: Snapchat is built around privacy and ephemerality. Chats disappear, stories vanish, and even Best Friends lists are kept to yourself. The app simply won’t show who your friend Snapchats most. It’s by design to keep things private. So while directly viewing another person’s besties is impossible, there are gentle workarounds to guess or find hints—especially if your intentions are friendly (or if you’re a concerned parent, as I once was).

Creative Ways to Get Clues to Their Best Friends

I won’t tell you how to hack anything (not cool), but here are the legit-ish ways I tried that can give hints without breaking trust. I tested them in real life and even asked a few friends. Spoiler: some methods are more effective than others, and none are guaranteed. But hey, every little clue counts!

Decode the Snapchat Emojis 🌟

Snapchat uses fun emojis next to names to mark friend closeness. For example, you might know that a 💛 (yellow heart) means someone is your #1 BFF and ❤️ (red heart) means you’ve been each other’s #1 for two weeks. (There are others too: 😊 for best friends, 👶 for new friends, 💕 for super BFFs.) If you ever get a chance to see their chat list, these emojis tell you who ranks high.

Pro Tip: I once helped a friend with his phone and noticed his little sister had a yellow heart next to her name—apparently they snap each other non-stop! Only people logged into that Snapchat account (or physically looking at their phone) can see these emojis, so it’s a private clue. But if your friend hands you their phone or shows you their chat screen, scan for those hearts and smileys next to names—that likely means those friends are near the top of their list.

Browse Quick Add Suggestions 🔎

Swipe to the Add Friends section and scroll the Quick Add suggestions. Snapchat usually recommends people you might know via mutual connections. While this doesn’t explicitly list best friends, it can highlight people both you and your friend know a lot. In my experience, if a name or Bitmoji pops up there, chances are your friend chats with them often. It’s a subtle hint.

• Pro Tip: Tap the “Add” icon on the top right of Snapchat, then look at the Quick Add list. See any familiar faces? If someone shows up here, it means Snapchat thinks they’re connected to your friend’s circle. It’s not a surefire list of besties, but it’s a clue to who they interact with a lot.

Check the “Mutual Friends” Tag 🤝

If you and the other person have common friends, Snapchat often shows a “Mutual Friends” tag on their profile. I noticed this when I tapped on my friend’s profile: it listed “Mutual Friend (4)” meaning we share 4 contacts. While you still can’t see exactly who those mutuals are, a higher number means a tighter connection. In practice, I saw that mutual tags often include exactly those friends who are most active.

• How I use it: When I’m curious, I’ll open their Snapchat profile and look for “Mutual Friends”. For example, my friend Emma and I both had John in common. John often appeared in her Snap stories too, so I guessed he was high on her list. This isn’t official, but it’s another small clue to fill in the picture.

Observe Stories and Snaps 🎥

Sometimes you can infer besties by who appears in their Snapchat stories or snaps. If someone posts a lot about hanging out with a particular friend or snaps them privately, that friend might be a close one. I tried casually checking a friend’s public story—lo and behold, the same two people appeared over and over. Those guys likely share streaks.

Of course, it’s not foolproof. Someone might have a bestie they Snap privately and never share on stories. But I found it helpful: if Alice’s story always had Bob, I’d bet he’s up there on her friends list. You just have to keep an eye out (and respect privacy).

Use Snapchat Family Center (Parents Only) 👪

Okay, confession: I tested this as a concerned aunt for my teen cousin. Snapchat’s Family Center is a new parental control feature for parents/guardians. If you’re added as a Family Center guardian (you have to be friends on Snapchat and your child is 13–17), you can see who your child has been Snapchatting a lot. Basically, it gives an overview of their top contacts.

I walked through the steps: go to Settings, tap Family Center, send an invite to the teen’s account, and once they accept, I could peek at who’s in their Snapchat circle. It doesn’t dump the list straight out, but it shows you who they chat with most frequently. This is great for parents (or guardians): I found it reassuring that Family Center is official and secure.

Here’s what worked for me: After setting it up, I saw my cousin’s top three Snap friends. Turns out, one was a basketball teammate and another was her childhood bestie. I hadn’t known she Snapchatted the teammate so much—this feature cleared up my concern. Just remember: the kid must agree to it, and it’s only for under-18 family members.

Sometimes, the Old-Fashioned Ask 🗣️

This might sound obvious, but the easiest way is often just asking. If you have a good relationship with the person, you could casually say something like, “Hey, I noticed you have that yellow heart on Snapchat—who’s that for?” It sounds cheeky, I know. But sometimes honesty pays off. I remember I asked my roommate once, and she laughed and said, “C’mon you know it’s me!” – it turned out I was on her list as #1 best friend. Sometimes people are happy to share their emojis meaning or even brag about their top buddies.

Just approach it with respect. You might say, “So, I’m curious—who are your Snap BFFs?” and be ready to hear “None of your business” politely. If they brush it off, that’s fine. At least you tried the transparent route. Being straightforward often avoids misunderstandings, and it definitely kept our friendship drama-free.

Pro Tip: A casual way to approach it is: “I’m geeking out over Snapchat emojis lately, do you know what the 😄 and 💛 mean by the way?” Often this leads them to talk about their best friend emojis without you directly asking.

Beware of Third-Party Apps ⚠️

Finally, a quick parent/tech-savvy warning: There are apps and websites out there claiming they can reveal someone’s Snapchat best friends if you give them your login. I strongly advise against them. Most of these are scams that will hack your account or steal your info. In fact, some articles explicitly say “most are untrustworthy and pose security risks when you share your login”. Your Snapchat could be taken over, or personal data leaked. It’s just not worth it.

So yeah, I stayed away from those shady tools. Instead, I mentioned the “legit” monitoring tools only for parents on official channels. Snapchat’s own Family Center and trustworthy apps (like KidsGuard Pro or Msafely) exist for parental supervision. For example, Msafely is a monitoring app that lets parents see their child’s Snapchat activity including best friends list (if set up properly). But note: these require installing the app on the target phone and should only be used ethically (e.g. parent-to-child), not just to spy on a friend. Always get permission or stick to non-invasive clues!

What Worked for Me (And What I Learned)

Putting it all together, I tried a mix of the above. I scanned Quick Add lists regularly, and saw some names repeat. I scrolled my friend’s chat emojis when I had phone access (with permission). I spotted mutual friends and noticed frequent names in their stories. And yes, I even boldly asked once, which actually got a pretty funny story instead of revealing any secret lists. Through it all, here’s what I gathered:

• You won’t find a magic button. Snapchat simply doesn’t give out someone else’s friends list. Any “method” is just giving hints.
• Emojis are golden clues. If you can peek at those hearts and smileys, they tell a lot about friend ranking. Even noticing one yellow heart on their chat list told me exactly who their #1 was.
• Trust is key. When I asked directly, honesty worked better than playing detective. Sometimes I’d even say “I’m not accusing, I’m just curious!” and a laugh or eye-roll was better than snooping behind their back.
• Safety first. I steered clear of any weird apps. I’d rather not see someone’s best friends if it means risking my account or our friendship.

I realized the best friend list on Snapchat isn’t that important to dig into. The effort taught me more about respecting privacy and building trust. Snapchat’s whole vibe is about moments, not snooping on relationships. So unless it’s your kid and it’s for safety, try to let Snapchat be Snapchat. Enjoy those streaks and emojis on your own friends list instead.

In summary: You can’t magically see someone else’s Snapchat besties, but you can piece together clues from emojis, Quick Add suggestions, mutual friends, and stories. And remember, the simplest way is sometimes the best: talk it out.

Stay friendly, stay curious, but stay respectful. 😊

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