With the debut of Snapchat Planets, a tool only available to Snapchat Plus members, Snapchat has raised friendship visualization to entirely new heights. Friends who are saying terms like “You're my Venus” or “I'm your Mars” are probably referring to this creative and intriguing means of showing friend levels. But what exactly does Snapchat Planets signify and how do you unlock them? Here is all you need to know.

What are Snapchat planets?

Part of the Friend Solar System tool that shows your nearest friends as planets orbiting you—the Sun, Snapchat Planets are featured. Based on your Snapchat interaction frequency with your pals, every planet has a particular grade.

The planet order mirrors the actual solar system:

1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune

How to Unlock Snap Planets

Access this functionality by means of these easy steps:

1. Sign up for Snapchat Plus

Only Snapchat Plus members get access to Snapchats Planet. You can sign up for:

• Starting the Snapchat app.
• Tapping your profile icon or Bitmoji
• Choose the Snapchat+ banner.
• Deciding on a plan and subscribing

2. Interact with your friends

Your interaction levels—snaps, chats, calls, and more—will determine the planets. Your ranking in someone's solar system (and theirs in yours) rises the more you engage.

3. View Friendship Profiles

Enter the chat with a friend.

Top their name or Bitmoji.

If they're among your top eight pals, you'll notice a planet badge below their name.

Tap it to check which planet they are in your system—or which one you are in theirs.

Things to Note

Both users don't need Snapchat+ to show up in a solar system; however, only Snapchat+ members can see the planet locations.

Planets evolve as your contacts alter.

The feature is meant to be a private, enjoyable experience rather than a official measure of friendship.

Last Considerations

Snapchat Planets give understanding your nearest contacts on the app a lighthearted, cosmic twist. By subscribing to Snapchat Plus and remaining active with your best buddies, you can unearth your own digital solar system—and see exactly where you stand in someone else's world. It all depends on how you connect, whether you are a Neptune or a Mercury.