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Snapchat Planets show your position in another person’s Best Friends list. There are eight positions, represented by Mercury through Neptune. Mercury is #1 and Neptune is #8. You are the Sun, and your planet tells you where you rank in that friend’s Best Friends list.
What are Snapchat Planets?
Snapchat Planets are part of Snapchat+’s Friend Solar System feature. The Solar System represents your position in another person’s Best Friends list, with Mercury representing the #1 position and Neptune representing #8. Snapchat says Best Friends are the eight people you Snap and Chat with the most, and the list can change as your interactions change.
Want a simple explanation of Friend Solar System? Learn more about what Snapchat Planets are and how the feature works.
How Does the Snapchat Planet System Work?
Snapchat doesn’t publicly disclose the exact formula used to rank your Best Friends. According to Snapchat, your Best Friends are the eight people you Snap and Chat with the most. The Friend Solar System then represents your position in that person’s Best Friends list, with Mercury representing #1 and Neptune representing #8.
Snapchat Planet Ranking
Your Snapchat planet represents your position in that friend’s Best Friends list. Mercury represents #1, Venus #2, and the positions continue through Neptune at #8. The closer your planet is to the Sun, the higher your position is in that friend’s Best Friends list.
Snapchat does not publish the exact ranking formula. For a deeper explanation of what Snapchat confirms about how Best Friends ranking works, see our complete guide.
In other words, the closer your planet is to the Sun, the higher your position is in that friend’s Best Friends list.
Snapchat Planets Order & Meanings
Each Snapchat planet represents a different position in your Best Friends list. The closer a planet is to the Sun, the more you interact with that friend through chats, snaps, streaks, and overall activity on Snapchat+
Mercury
You are their #1 Best Friend. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and represents the #1 position in their Best Friends list.
Venus
You are their #2 Best Friend. Venus is the second planet in the Snapchat Planets order and represents the #2 position in their Best Friends list.
Earth
You are their #3 Best Friend. Earth is the third planet in the Snapchat Planets order and represents the #3 position in their Best Friends list.
Mars
You are their #4 Best Friend. Mars is the fourth planet in the Snapchat Planets order and represents the #4 position in their Best Friends list.
Jupiter
You are their #5 Best Friend. Jupiter is the fifth planet in the Snapchat Planets order and represents the #5 position in their Best Friends list.
Saturn
You are their #6 Best Friend. Saturn is the sixth planet in the Snapchat Planets order and represents the #6 position in their Best Friends list.
Uranus
You are their #7 Best Friend. Uranus is the seventh planet in the Snapchat Planets order and represents the #7 position in their Best Friends list.
Neptune
You are their #8 Best Friend. Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet in the Snapchat Planets order, representing the #8 position in their Best Friends list.
What Does Your Snapchat Planet Actually Tell You?
Your Snapchat planet tells you your position in that friend’s Best Friends list. Mercury means you are #1, while Neptune means you are #8. Snapchat does not publicly provide an exact score showing how close each friendship is, so a planet should not be interpreted as a specific number of Snaps, messages, or days of interaction.
The eight planets correspond to positions in your Best Friends list.
What Does Your Snapchat Planet NOT Tell You?
Your Snapchat Planet shows your position in a friend’s Best Friends list, but it does not provide an exact measurement of your friendship or reveal Snapchat’s private ranking formula.
Your planet does not tell you:
- An exact number of Snaps or chats: Mercury does not mean a specific number of Snaps, messages, or interactions.
- A friendship percentage: Snapchat does not publicly provide a percentage showing how close you are to a friend.
- Your friend’s complete Best Friends ranking: seeing your own planet does not reveal the other positions in their Best Friends list.
- The exact reason for your position; Snapchat does not publish the formula that determines why one person is #1 while another is #5.
- The quality of your real-life friendship: A Planet reflects activity and ranking within Snapchat, not how close you are outside the app.
- A permanent position: Your planet can change as Best Friends rankings change over time.
Snapchat Planets vs Best Friends vs Snap Score
| Feature | Snapchat Planets | Best Friends | Snap Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shows friendship position | Yes | Yes | No |
| Uses planets | Yes | No | No |
| Has 8 positions | Yes | Yes | No |
| Measures overall Snapchat activity | No | No | Yes |
| Friend Solar System | Yes | No | No |
Your planet shows your position in a friend’s Best Friends list, while Snap Score represents overall Snapchat activity and is not the same thing as your planet ranking.
Best Friend Badge vs Friend Badge: What Is the Difference?
When you visit a friend’s profile on Snapchat Plus, you will see one of two badges next to their name. Each badge tells you a different thing about your friendship status.
Best Friend Badge (Gold Ring)
You are BOTH in each other’s Top 8. It is a mutual two-way friendship: the strongest badge you can have.
Friend Badge (No Gold Ring)
You are in their Top 8 but they are not in yours. The interaction is one-sided on Snapchat. Your planet position is separate from the badge itself: the planet shows your position in that friend’s Best Friends list, while the badge indicates whether the Best Friend relationship is mutual.
How to see your planet:
Tap on either badge on a friend’s profile. A solar system animation will play and reveal which planet you are in their Friend Solar System.
Friend Solar System Privacy: Who Can See Your Planet?
Snapchat built this feature with privacy in mind. You are always in control of what others can see.
ℹ️ Can Someone See Your Planet?
If someone screenshots their planet and shares it with you, you will know their position. But Snapchat does not share this automatically.
How to Check Your Planet in a Friend’s Solar System?
1. Open your friend’s profile
Open Snapchat and go to the friend whose Solar System you want to check. You can open their Friendship Profile by tapping their Bitmoji/profile icon.
2. Find the Best Friends or Friend badge
On their Friendship Profile, look for the Best Friends or Friend badge with a gold ring. Tap the badge to open the Friend Solar System.
3. Watch the Solar System animation
Snapchat will show the Solar System and reveal your planet position.
4. See your planet
The planet shown represents your position in that friend’s Best Friends list. For example, Mercury = #1 and Neptune = #8.
Friend Solar Systems are off by default for first-time Snapchat+ subscribers. Snapchat says users need to enable the feature from the Snapchat+ feature management page.
Important Notes:
If no badge appears, either they have disabled the feature or they do not have Snapchat Plus.
How to Enable or Disable Snapchat Solar System?
If you’re a first-time Snapchat+ subscriber, Friend Solar Systems are off by default. You can enable the feature from Snapchat+ feature management.
How to Enable Snapchat Planets:
- Open Snapchat
- Tap your profile icon (Bitmoji) in the top-left corner
- Tap the Snapchat+ banner or section
- Find ‘Friend Solar System’ in the list of features
- Toggle it ON
- Once enabled, the Friend Solar System feature allows eligible Snapchat+ users to view their position in a friend’s Solar System.
How to Disable Snapchat Planets:
- Open Snapchat and go to your Profile
- Tap on the Snapchat+ section
- Find ‘Friend Solar System’
- Toggle it OFF
Note:
When you disable the feature, your friends will no longer see the Best Friend or Friend badge on your profile. They will not be able to tap and see their planet position in your solar system.
How Often Do Snapchat Planets Update?
Snapchat does not publish a fixed schedule for when Friend Solar System positions update. Your Best Friends list can change as your interactions with friends change, so your planet position may change over time. Snapchat does not provide a public rule such as “your planet updates every X hours.”
What can cause your position to change?
- Your Best Friends list can change.
- Your interaction with another friend can change.
- Someone else can become more prominent in your Best Friends list.
- The exact ranking formula isn’t publicly disclosed.
If your planet suddenly disappears or changes, see our guide to Why Snapchat Planets Disappear.
Snapchat Solar System Not Working? Here Is How to Fix It
Most planet issues are quick to fix. Find your problem below and apply the solution.
Badge not visible on friend’s profile
First check that your Snapchat Plus subscription is active. Then go to your Profile, open Snapchat+ settings, and make sure the Friend Solar System toggle is switched ON.
Planet position not changing
Your Friend Solar System position may not change immediately. Snapchat does not publish a specific update interval, so give the feature some time and check again later.
Feature not showing in settings
Check whether Snapchat has an available update. An outdated app can cause feature or interface problems.
Badges suddenly disappeared
Check that your Snapchat+ subscription is still active. Check your subscription status and make sure your payment method is working.
App crashing when tapping badge
- Close Snapchat.
- Reopen it.
- Update Snapchat.
- Clear Snapchat’s cache.
- Restart your phone.
- Reinstall only if the issue continues.
Seeing wrong planet position
If the planet position seems different from what you expected, remember that Best Friends rankings can change. Snapchat does not publish the exact formula or update schedule, so a change in position does not necessarily mean the feature is malfunctioning.
Feature enabled but no badges appear
Your friend has most likely turned off the Friend Solar System feature on their own account. When they disable it, no badges show on their profile at all.
If the problem continues, contact Snapchat Support and include screenshots of the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do Snapchat Planets update automatically?
Yes. Snapchat Best Friends are updated regularly, so your planet position can change as your Best Friends ranking changes. Snapchat does not publish a fixed schedule for when Friend Solar System positions update.
Can Snapchat Planets disappear suddenly?
Yes. A planet or Friend Solar System may no longer appear if the feature is turned off or if your Best Friends relationship changes. Snapchat says Friend Solar Systems can be toggled on or off, and Best Friends are updated regularly.
Can two people see different planets for each other?
Yes. Your planet represents your position in another person’s Best Friends list, so the position you see for yourself in their Solar System does not necessarily match the position they have in yours.
Are Snapchat Planets accurate?
Snapchat’s Friend Solar System represents your position in another person’s Best Friends list, but Snapchat does not publish the exact formula used to determine those positions. Third-party calculators can only provide estimates and should not be treated as Snapchat’s official ranking system.
Can you reset or control Snapchat Planets manually?
You cannot manually choose or reset your planet position. Your position comes from your place in the other person’s Best Friends list. However, Snapchat+ users can turn Friend Solar System on or off from the Snapchat+ feature management page.
What do the planets on Snapchat mean?
Snapchat Planets represent your position in another person’s Best Friends list. Mercury represents the #1 position, while Neptune represents #8. Each planet corresponds to a different position in the Best Friends list.
What is the order of Snapchat Planets in 2026?
The Snapchat Planets order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Mercury represents the #1 position in a friend’s Best Friends list, while Neptune represents #8.
What is the best planet to be on Snapchat?
Mercury is the highest position in the Snapchat Planets order because it represents #1 in a friend’s Best Friends list. Venus represents #2, Earth #3, and the positions continue through Neptune at #8.
How does Snapchat choose my friend planet?
Snapchat does not publicly disclose the exact formula used for Friend Solar System rankings. Snapchat says Best Friends are the eight people you Snap and Chat with the most, and each planet represents a position in that person’s Best Friends list.
Why is my Snapchat Planet different with different friends?
Your planet represents your position in that particular friend’s Best Friends list, so your planet can be different from one friend to another. For example, you could be Mercury (#1) in one friend’s Solar System and Jupiter (#5) in another’s. Snapchat does not publicly disclose the exact formula used to determine these positions.