Snapchat Planet Order Explained: What It Means, How It Works, and Why You See It

Imagine this: you open Snapchat, check your friend’s profile, and see a small label calling them “your Venus.” What does that even mean? Are we talking astronomy, astrology — or some new secret Snapchat feature?

Welcome to the Snapchat Planet Order, one of the most intriguing (and slightly confusing) features of Snapchat+. While it sounds celestial, this system is all about how close you are to your friends on the app.

Let’s break it all down — with no confusion, just clarity. You’ll learn what the Snapchat planets mean, how the order is determined, and what it says about your friendships.

What Is Snapchat Planet Order?

Snapchat Planet Order is a premium feature available exclusively to Snapchat+ users. It’s part of the Friend Solar System — a fun visual system that ranks your top eight friends based on how often you interact with them.

You are the Sun, and your best friends are each assigned a planet, from Mercury (your #1 best friend) to Neptune (your #8). The closer the planet, the more you communicate with that person.

It’s Snapchat’s way of letting you know who’s in your inner circle — and who’s drifting out into digital space.

Why Did Snapchat Introduce the Friend Solar System?

Snapchat feeds on relationships—streaks, snaps, conversations, video calls. It represents your real-time social contacts more the more often you use it. The Planet Order adds a customized level of understanding.

Rather than merely spotting a generic “Best Friend,” you get a clever metaphor reflecting how close (or not) you truly are to someone without having someone express it aloud.

How the Snapchat Planet Order Works

Here’s how it works, in simple terms:

• You = The Sun
• Your most messaged friend = Mercury
• Your second most messaged = Venus
• …and so on until Neptune (#8)

Your planet lineup is based on:

• Number of snaps sent and received
• Frequency of chats
• Video and voice calls
• Interaction patterns over time
  

One should be aware that this is not reciprocal. Someone is your Mercury, but that does not mean you are theirs just because Friendship rankings are totally unique.

Snapchat Planet Order Table (Text-Only, Google Docs-Friendly)

Here’s a clear, icon-free breakdown of the Snapchat planets and what they represent:

Planet	Best Friend Ranking	Meaning

Mercury

#1

Closest friend with constant snaps & chats.

Venus

#2

Near-best friend with high, frequent interaction.

Earth

#3

Still tight; regular communication.

Mars

#4

Active bond, slightly less than top 3.

Jupiter

#5

Solid friendship with semi-regular snaps.

Saturn

#6

Less frequent contact; still top tier.

Uranus

#7

Rare interactions; barely clinging to top 8.

Neptune

#8

Lowest-ranked best friend; infrequent contact.

The Roommate vs. The Cousin

Let’s say you live with your college roommate and snap them dozens of times a day. Meanwhile, you only talk to your cousin once or twice a week. In Snapchat’s universe:

• Roommate = Mercury
• Cousin = Saturn or Neptune

This ranking isn’t about how much you care — it’s just how much you interact.

How to See Your Planet Order on Snapchat

To view your friend planets, follow these steps:

1. Subscribe to Snapchat+ (required).
2. Open your friend’s profile from your chat list.
3. Look for a Best Friends badge under their Bitmoji.
4. Tap it — it will show their assigned planet in your Friend Solar System.

This only appears if they’re in your top 8 — otherwise, no planet is assigned.

Can You Change Your Friend’s Planet?

Not manually — Snapchat does the math for you. But you can influence it. Want to move someone closer in your solar system? Try this:

• Start and maintain a Snapstreak
• Increase daily chats or snaps
• Use voice/video more frequently
• Tag them in snaps and respond to their stories

Snapchat updates rankings regularly, so your friend could move from Neptune to Mercury with enough consistent interaction.

Is the Planet System Private?

Yes. Your Friend Solar System is 100% private. Only you can see your friends’ planets in your solar system. The person doesn’t know their ranking unless they check on their own profile (and even then, it might be different).

This keeps things fun — and drama-free.

Why People Love (or Hate) the Planet Order

A fun, graphic approach to see how your social graph is changing, some find the Snapchat Planet Order funny and useful. Others might find it strange to see someone they barely interact with on Venus while someone they love floating out on Uranus (pun not meant).

Actually, your Snapchat solar system changes along with relationships.

Benefits of Snapchat Planet Order

Here’s what users love about it:

• Social clarity: Who are you really close with?
• Digital reflection: See how your habits shift over time.
• Fun tracking: Gamify your friendships — like a social scoreboard.

And since it’s private, you get the insight without the awkwardness.

What to Remember

• Snapchat Planet Order ranks your top 8 friends like planets around the Sun.
• The order is based on how often you interact, not sentiment.
• Only Snapchat+ users can see the Friend Solar System.
• Your order is unique to you and changes over time.

The person’s planet shows their ranking in your friendship list, not yours in theirs.

Final Thoughts: More Than Just Planets

At first glance, Snapchat’s Planet Order might feel like a quirky, over-the-top feature. But dig deeper, and it’s actually a reflection of your digital relationships in real-time. Who you snap, how often you connect — it all gets charted like a social orbit.

So whether someone is Mercury or Neptune in your life, take it as a reminder that friendships evolve — just like the stars.

FAQ: Snapchat Planet Order