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One of the most commonly asked questions from Snapchat users is how they can remove best friends from Snapchat.
There are many reasons a person may want to do this: perhaps they no longer want to associate with this person, or maybe things have got complicated. Whatever the personal reason, there are several ways to get someone off your best friends list on Snapchat.
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In this article, we will show you how. So, let’s get into it.
Remove Someone From Best Friends List Without Blocking Them
You can remove a best friend from your Snapchat account without blocking them. Here are three options available to you.
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Delete The Friend
Your first option is simple: delete the friend, and the Best Friend status will leave with them.
If you want to delete a specific friend from your best friends list, simply tap on the name of the friend you wish to remove.
A pop-up window will appear asking whether you really want to delete this user. If you click yes, then the friend will be deleted from your list.
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Hide Your Friend By Changing Snapchat ‘Friend’ Emojis
Technically, this isn’t a way to remove a best friend, but it is a way to hide it.
You can do this by heading into your Settings, clicking on the ‘Manage’ option under ‘Additional Services’, and then selecting the ‘Friend Emojis’ option. You will then be given the option to customize what each emoji represents.
For example, you can change the ‘Best Friends’ smiley face emoji to the sunglasses emoji, which will convince others that the ‘best friend’ is actually a ‘mutual best friend’.
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Let The Emoji Remove Itself Over Time
The final option is to allow the emoji to disappear automatically after a certain amount of time.
All you need to do is contact this person less, or completely ignore their messages altogether. During this time, spend time sending snaps to another person.
After a while, the original person will be removed from your ‘Best Friends’ list and the new person will replace them.
What Is A ‘Best Friend’ On Snapchat?
On Snapchat, you will notice that emojis may appear next to some of your friends’ names. Each of these emojis hold a different meaning: if the smiley face appears next to a friend, that means that they are now one of your ‘best friends’.
A ‘best friend’ on Snapchat is anyone that you send snaps and messages to regularly. You can have up to 8 best friends, and they will appear at the top of your screen when you send a snap.
Can Others See Your ‘Best Friends’ On Snapchat?
When Snapchat was initially released, others had the ability to view your best friend list.
However, in recent years, this feature has been removed. This means that only you can see who is currently on your best friends list.
In other words, you don’t need to worry about others viewing who your best friends are: the only way they could see this list is by logging into your account and viewing it for themselves.
How Long Do Best Friends Last?
Snapchat has not officially stated how long best friends will stay on your list. But, from using the app it seems that a couple of days of not chatting with your friend could be enough to remove their status.
Although it is worth noting that if you are a frequent snapchatter with many best friends, it may take longer. Those who hardly use the app may notice that sending a few snaps back and forth could suddenly result in a new best friend. The answer is really down to how often you use the app.
Final Thoughts
Whether you have fallen out with someone, or you simply want to cut them out of your life, there is nothing more frustrating than seeing their name in your contacts with a big emoji next to them that may not reflect your feelings.
Hopefully, this guide has helped you learn how to remove best friends on Snapchat and give you the resolution you need. And we hope it helps you keep track of who is on your list too.
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