Snapchat is a popular social media app known for its disappearing messages and quirky filters. But one thing that can be confusing about Snapchat is the variety of icons that appear throughout the app. If you’re ever wondering what a certain icon means, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

In this blog post, we’ll decode all of the confusing Snapchat icons for you. So whether you’re a new user or just need a refresher, read on to learn what all of those little symbols mean.

Message Icons

The message icons are the most common icons you’ll see on Snapchat. They tell you what type of message you’ve received from a friend.

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  • Blue circle: This icon means you’ve received a text message.
  • Purple square: This icon means you’ve received a photo snap.
  • Red square: This icon means you’ve received a video snap.
  • Yellow arrow: This icon means you’ve received a chat snap. Chat snaps are text messages that disappear after you close them.
  • Purple arrow: This icon means you’ve received a video chat snap. Video chat snaps are video messages that disappear after you close them.

Friend Emojis

Friend emojis are another common sight on Snapchat. They appear next to your friends’ names in your friends list and in chat messages. Friend emojis tell you how close you are to your friends on Snapchat.

  • Best friend: This emoji means that the person is your best friend on Snapchat. You and your best friend exchange a lot of snaps with each other.
  • Super BFF: This emoji means that the person is your super BFF on Snapchat. You and your super BFF exchange even more snaps with each other than with your best friend.
  • BFF: This emoji means that the person is your BFF on Snapchat. You and your BFF exchange a lot of snaps with each other.
  • Good friend: This emoji means that the person is a good friend of yours on Snapchat. You exchange some snaps with each other, but not as many as with your best friends or super BFF.
  • Mutual friend: This emoji means that the person is a mutual friend of yours on Snapchat. This means that you and the person have at least one friend in common.
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Other Icons

In addition to the message icons and friend emojis, there are a few other icons that you might see on Snapchat. Here’s what they mean:

  • Replay: This icon means that the person has replayed your snap.
  • Screenshot: This icon means that the person has taken a screenshot of your snap.
  • Blue checkmark: This icon means that the person has seen your snap.
  • Gray checkmark: Depending on privacy settings, a gray pending icon may appear if someone has not accepted your friend request
  • Yellow lock: This icon means that the snap is private. Only the person you sent it to can see it.

Now that you know what all of the confusing Snapchat icons mean, you’ll be able to navigate the app with ease. So get out there and start snapping!