What is a Snapchat Streak?
Snapchat streaks or Snapstreaks for short, is the highlight feature of Snapchat that keeps users hooked on the platform. If you are new toSnapchat, then I’m sure your friends must have asked you to start a streak or Snapstreak with them. But you have no clue what are they, how they work, and where to get started. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you learn everything you need to know about Snapchat Streaks.
What is a Snapchat Streak?
Snapchat Streaks or Snapstreaks, are basically a measure of your activity with another Snapchat user. When you send or receive a Snap to a person, and keep doing it consecutively for three days straight, then you start a streak with them. You can tell you have started a streak when a fire emoji (🔥) shows up next to your friend’s name.
This number will keep increasing as you both keep exchanging Snaps with one another daily. However, if you fail to do so within a 24-hour window, the Snapstreak will be lost. So to maintain a long-running streak, you and your friend must ensure to send Snaps without fail every day.
What Counts Towards Snapstreaks?
But you might be asking, what contributes towards a Snapstreak? Does a regular photo work? Well, Snapchat has made it clear thatonly two activities counttowards Snapstreaks:
You won’t gain a Snapstreak if you text the person, post Stories (even if it is a private story), or send Snaps to a group chat. Youneed to click Snapsright from Snapchat’s camera. Sending the Snap from your camera roll or Memories doesn’t count either. Also, if you are one of the few who bought Snapchat Spectacles, I have bad news for you. Snaps clicked through them will also not count towards your streak.
What Do Snapstreak Emojis Mean?
Snapchat uses emojis to indicate the progress of your Snapstreak with someone. However, it can be confusing to decode these emojis. Especially for new users. So here is a quick rundown of some basicSnapchat emojisand their meaning.
Share Snapchat Streak in Story
Snapchat used to have a dedicated filter featuring the Snapstreak day count. While that is no longer available, you still have a way to flaunt your Snapstreak with your friend via Charms. Here’s how to do it:
Tips to Increase Snapstreak
- Send Photo Snaps
The easiest way to increase Snapstreak is to send photo Snaps to the other person. If you are running out of ideas, you could just send a blank Snap to keep the streak going. Most long-term Snapstreaks are usually blank unless both participants are socially active and outgoing.
2.Send Video Snaps
If you find sending static images boring, then you can send video Snaps too. Video Snaps also feel more personal, and you can add music to them to make them more interesting.
- Be Consistent
Since streaks expire after 24 hours, it’s important to stay consistent. If you often forget to send Snaps, you can schedule a reminder as an extreme measure. If you have a Snapchat+ subscription, you can enable Snapstreak Reminders by going to yourprofile>Snapchat+>Snapstreak Remindersand turning on the toggles for friends you wish to receive an alert for.
- Troubleshoot Snapchat if the app isn’t working
If your Snapchat app is not working properly, you won’t be able to keep up your Snapstreak. In such cases, you need to act quickly to fix the app. There are multiple ways tofix the Snapchat app not workingissue, and you can check our guides for detailed instructions.
- Request to restore lost Snapstreak
In case you lost your Snapstreak due to a technical issue, contact Snapchat’s support team and request them to restore your streak. We have a dedicated guide you can check toget Snapstreak back.
That about wraps it up. Now you can go and start Snapstreak with your friends on the app, and keep it going till eternity if you wish. The feature became an instant hit with app users and dare I say, is one of the biggest reasons people use Snapchat so frequently these days. But what are your thoughts about it? Let us know in the comments section below.
The number next to the 🔥 fire emoji refers to the streak counter. It essentially denotes the number of days you have been on a Snapstreak with the person. The number keeps increasing as long as the Snapstreak is active.
No, Snapchat requires both participants to send Snaps at least once in 24 hours to keep the Snapstreak alive.
You should send a photo or video Snaps to increase Snapstreak. Texting them on Snapchat doesn’t count towards your Snapstreak.
No, you should send an image or video from Snapchat’s camera to maintain Snapchat Streak. Sending screenshots or photos from your gallery will not keep the Snapstreak active.
If you lost Snapstreak due to a technical glitch or forgot to Snap your friend, you can restore the Snap streak using theRestore streakoption in the app.
Anshuman Jain
As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.
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