Snapchat Streaks is one of the crucial aspects of Snapchat that keeps users hooked to this ephemeral messaging and social media platform. By gamifying the process of sending and receiving snaps through Snapchat Streaks, the company has managed to build a loyal following. In case you are a new Snapchat user and are wondering what this feature is all about, read on to learn everything you need to know about Snapchat Streaks.
What is a Snapchat streak?
Snapchat Streaks, Snapstreaks or simply Streaks are a measure of your activity with a Snapchat user. If you Send or receive Snaps from a person at least once on 3 consecutive days. A Snapstreak begins. You can identify an active Snapstreak by looking for the fire emoji () or flame emoji next to the contact’s name on the chat screen.
The number next to the fire emoji keeps increasing, indicating the number of days of an active Snapstreak. To keep a Snapstreak going, the app requires you to send and receive photos and video Snaps from your friends at least once in a 24-hour period. If you don’t, the Snapstreak will be lost. Therefore, to maintain a long streak, you need to make sure you and your friend exchange Snaps every day.
What counts for Snapstreaks?
At this point, you may be wondering what counts towards a Snapstreak and what doesn’t. Well, Snapchat has clarified that only two activities count towards SnapstreaksThey are as follows:
- Sending and receiving photo snaps
- Sending and receiving video snaps
It’s that simple. You won’t get a Snapstreak for texting the person, posting Stories (even if it’s a private Story), or for the Snaps sent to group conversations. It’s also worth noting that You should send the snap directly from Snapchat’s camera interface. Sending the Snap from your Camera Roll or Memories tab doesn’t count toward your Snapstreak. If you use Snapchat Spectacles, Snaps you share through them don’t count toward your streak either.
What do Snapchat streak emojis mean?
Snapchat makes it obvious to users if they have an active Snapstreak. However, the meaning of the emojis next to a Snapstreak can be confusing for a new user. There are mainly 3 emojis for Snapstreaks – fire/flame emoji (), 100 emoji (), and hourglass emoji ().
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What does the flame emoji mean on Snapchat?
Once the fire emoji appears next to a Snapchat user’s name, you can be sure that the Snapstreak has started. As mentioned above, you need to send and receive Snaps for three days in a row for the Snapstreak to start.
What do the 100 emojis on Snapchat mean?
If you keep your Snapstreak going for 100 days straight, the 100 emoji will appear next to your friend’s name instead of the fire emoji. On the 101st day, the app will switch back to the flame emoji.
What does the hourglass emoji mean on Snapchat?
The hourglass emoji helps you identify a Snapstreak that is about to expire. It disappears shortly after you send a new Snap to keep the Snapstreak active. When you see an hourglass emoji next to someone’s name on Snapchat, it means you have about 4 hours left to send or receive a Snap (picture or video) to save the Snapstreak.
Share Snapchat Streak in Story
Snapchat used to have its own filter showing the number of Snapstreak days. While this is no longer available, you can still share your Snapstreak with your friend via Charms. Here’s how:
1. Open Snapchat and to profile page the person you have a Snapstreak with. You can access the profile page by tapping a user’s display name in the conversation window.
2. Scroll down until you reach the Charms section and look for the Snapstreak charm. Now tap Extend the Snapstreak charm and take a screenshot of it. Note that Snapchat will notify your friend when you take a screenshot of the friend profile.
3. Now all you have to do is post the screenshot in your Snapchat story. Open the Snapchat story creation interface and select the screenshot from the camera roll. You can mention the person in the story. When you’re done, select “My Story” and press the blue “Send” button to see your Snapstreak in your Snapchat story.
5 simple tips to increase your Snapstreak
- Send photo snapshots
The easiest way to extend the Snapstreak is to send photo Snaps to the other person. If you run out of ideas to send pictures, you can simply send a blank Snap to continue the streak. Most long-term Snapstreaks are usually empty unless both participants are socially active and outgoing.
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- Send video snapshots
If you find sending static pictures redundant or boring, you can also send video snaps. Record a video every day and send it to the person. Video snaps also seem more personal and strengthen the bond with your friend.
Since streaks expire after 24 hours, it’s important to stay consistent and send each other snaps regularly. If you often forget to send snaps, you can set a reminder as an extreme measure. There are several reminder apps for iPhone and Android that will remind you so you don’t miss another snapstreak.
- Troubleshooting Snapchat when the app is not working
If your Snapchat app is not working properly, you will not be able to send your daily snap to maintain your Snapstreak. In such cases, you need to act quickly to fix your Snapchat app. There are several ways to fix the Snapchat app not working issue. For detailed instructions on how to do that, check out our extensive guide linked here.
- Request to recover lost Snapstreaks
In case you lost your Snapstreak due to a technical issue like a server outage, contact Snapchat support team and ask them to recover your Snapstreak. We have a dedicated guide you can read to get your Snapstreak back.
What does the number next to it mean on Snapchat?
The number next to the fire emoji refers to the streak counter. It essentially represents the number of days you’ve had a Snapstreak with the person. The number continues to increase as long as the Snapstreak is active.
Can a person keep a streak alive?
No, Snapchat requires both participants to send a Snap at least once every 24 hours to keep the Snapstreak alive.
What can I do to increase my Snapstreak?
To increase your Snapstreak, you should send photo or video Snaps. Text messages on Snapchat do not count toward your Snapstreak.
Can I send a streak from my camera roll?
No, you should send a picture or video from Snapchat camera to maintain Snapchat streak. Sending screenshots or photos from your gallery will not keep the Snapstreak active.
How can I recover lost Snapstreaks?
If you lost the Snapstreak due to a technical glitch or forgot to send a Snap to your friend, you can recover the Snapstreak using the new Restore Streak option in the app.
