So, you’re scrolling through Snapchat+, and suddenly you see planets floating around your best friends list. Mercury? Saturn? Neptune? No, it’s not science class, it’s Snapchat’s Friend Solar System, and it’s actually one of the coolest (and weirdest) ways to show off your closest connections on the app.

Let’s break it all down. No fluff. No cosmic confusion. Just the facts, the visuals, and how to find out which planet your bestie, or crush, is orbiting around.

What Is Snapchat’s Friend Solar System?

This feature is part of Snapchat+, the app’s premium subscription that unlocks experimental goodies. Among the extra perks (like custom icons and rewatch counts), Friend Solar System turns your top 8 friends into literal planets revolving around you.

Yeah, you’re the Sun.

Your friends are assigned planets like Mercury, Venus, Earth, etc., based on how much they interact with you. The closer the planet, the stronger the connection.

In Simple Terms:

• You = the Sun
• Your top 8 friends = Planets
• Planet position = how close they are to you based on snaps, chats, and streaks

How Does It Actually Work?

Snapchat looks at interaction metrics (snaps, chats, time spent, etc.) and ranks your Top 8 friends accordingly. Then, it assigns them a planet:

• #1 friend = Mercury
• #2 friend = Venus
• …and so on
• #8 friend = Neptune

These planets aren’t just placeholders, they have fun visuals like hearts, moons, and rings to match their vibe.

Important: This only shows up if you have Snapchat+ and your Solar System feature is toggled ON.

Snapchat Planets in Order (With Meanings & Visuals)

Here’s the full cosmic breakdown of every planet, what it means, and how it looks:

Planet	Rank	Description	Visual Look
Mercury	#1	Your absolute closest friend. Bestie energy.	Red planet with 4 red hearts orbiting
Venus	#2	Super tight bond. Constant snaps.	Light brown planet with yellow, pink & blue hearts
Earth	#3	Still in the inner circle. Solid connection.	Earth-like color with a moon, stars & red hearts
Mars	#4	Frequent snaps, maybe a Snapstreak.	Red planet with stars & purple/blue hearts
Jupiter	#5	Mid-circle friend. Still active.	Reddish-orange planet with dark orange stripes & stars
Saturn	#6	Getting colder. Semi-regular chats.	Orange planet with a ring & stars
Uranus	#7	Barely chatting. You might snap sometimes.	Green planet with no hearts
Neptune	#8	The edge of your orbit. Pretty inactive.	Desolate blue planet, no signs of life or love

What Do the Badges Mean?

When you open a friend’s profile on Snapchat+, you might see either of these two badges:

• Best Friends Badge (Gold heart outline): You’re in each other’s Top 8
• Friends Badge (Gold outline): You’re in their Top 8, but they’re not in yours

Tap on the badge to see which planet you represent in their Solar System.

📌 Example: If you’re Jupiter, you’re their 5th closest friend.

How to Enable Snapchat’s Friend Solar System

The feature is off by default, so you’ll need to manually turn it on:

Steps to Enable:

1. Open Snapchat
2. Tap your Bitmoji (top left)
3. Tap Snapchat+
4. Look for Friend Solar System
5. Toggle it ON

Once enabled, you’ll start seeing planets when you tap on a friend’s badge (in their profile).

What Is Snapchat+ and Why Should You Care?

If you’re not already subscribed, Snapchat+ unlocks:

• Friend Solar System
• Story rewatch count
• BFF pinning
• Custom icons and app themes
• Priority story replies
• …and a bunch of early experimental features

It costs around $3.99/month and is basically Snap’s way of giving hardcore users more toys to play with.

FAQs About Snapchat Planets

Q: Can I change someone’s planet manually?
Nope. It’s entirely based on Snapchat’s interaction data.

Q: Do both friends need Snapchat+?
Only you need Snapchat+ to see your friend’s planet in your system. But they’ll need Snapchat+ if they want to see their version.

Q: Can my rank change?
Absolutely. Snap and chat more with someone, and you could move closer to their Sun.

Q: What if I don’t see planets?
Make sure:

• You have Snapchat+
• The Friend Solar System toggle is ON
• You’re checking a mutual best friend

Final Thoughts

Snapchat turning friendships into a solar system might sound ridiculous, but it works. It’s gamified friendship. It’s data with flair. And yeah, it might start a few arguments if someone realizes they’ve been demoted from Venus to Uranus.

But in typical Snap fashion, it’s fun, fast, and surprisingly deep. Whether you’re Mercury or floating out on Neptune, it’s just another reason to keep those streaks alive.

Now go check where you orbit in someone else’s galaxy, just maybe don’t brag if you’re Mercury.