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Here’s how to see mutual friends on Snapchat

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Here’s how to see mutual friends on Snapchat
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If you are figuring out how to see mutual friends on Snapchat, then we have you covered right here.

As with any social media app, connecting with more people online really improves your experience. And meeting new people becomes easier if you have “mutual” friends with another user.

In Snapchat, you can see the number of mutual friends but not the actual profiles. Based on this number, you can determine whether you want to add a user as a friend or not. It is also a good indicator of whether a user is within your social circle.

In this guide, we have outlined how you can see mutual friends on Snapchat and then add users as friends.

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Quick Answer

On Snapchat, you can view the number of mutual friends you share with a user under the ‘Quick Add’ section.

Open Snapchat > Tap on ‘Add Friends’ button > View the profiles in ‘Quick Add’ section

How to check mutual friends on Snapchat

Here’s how to do it –

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Open Snapchat

Launch the Snapchat app on your device.

 

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Tap on the ‘Add Friends’ button

Tap on the ‘Add Friends’ button located at the top-right corner to view friend requests and people you may know.

A screenshot of the Snapchat interface highlighting the "mutual friends" tab, indicated by a red arrow pointing at the tab at the top of the screen.

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3

View ‘Quick Add’ list

Here, you will see a list of ‘Quick Add’ user profiles, which are users with whom you have mutual friends on Snapchat. You can see a number below their user name. You can see these details without adding them as friends.

Screenshot of a social media "add friends" page on Snapchat showing new friend requests, quick add suggestions with mutual friends count, and 'add' buttons.

 

Only the users who have enabled the “See me in Quick Add” setting will be visible in the Quick Add section.

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Add friends

If you think you know a Snapchat user, you can send them a friend request simply by clicking on the ‘Add’ button beside the username. If the person accepts your request, you will be notified.

Screenshot of a "mutual friends" page on Snapchat, showing avatars, names, and 'add' buttons next to each contact, with a red arrow pointing to one of the

If you have added someone as a friend by mistake, you can remove them from your friend list.

Can you see mutual friends on Snapchat?

Yes, you can see the number of mutual friends on Snapchat, but you don’t see who these mutuals are. 

Conclusion

To sum up, Snapchat lets you see the number of mutual friends that you have with a user. It does not show who these mutual friends are. Based on the number of mutual users, you can decide if you want to add those users as friends. Ultimately, Snapchat gives you some control over how you connect with others on the platform. Whether you’re eager to make new friends or a bit more privacy-focused, there’s an option that works for you!

About the Author

Funmi Somoye

Funmi joined PC Guide in November 2022, and was a driving force for the site's ChatGPT coverage. She has a wide knowledge of AI apps, gaming and consumer technology.