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How To Quickly Increase Your Snapchat Score

Like any social media platform, the thrill of Snapchat is not only in the content you share but also in the number of people who see it. A high Snapchat score is an excellent way to measure your popularity on the app. But how do you increase your score?

You can only increase your Snapchat score through the app itself. The more active you are on the app, the more your score will increase. Send and open more snaps and accept friend requests to improve your score.

Generally, the more you use Snapchat, the higher your score will be. But many users still struggle to achieve a high Snapchat score, despite being active on the app. So here’s a quick guide on all you need to know about your Snapchat Score.

What is the Purpose of Snapchat Scores?

Snapchat score is a measure of how active you are on the app. However, Snapchat hasn’t revealed exactly how the score is calculated and says it is a super-secret, special equation.

However, the score is based on factors such as the number of snaps you’ve sent and received, the number of snaps you’ve viewed, and other interactions you’ve had on the app. In short, the more you use Snapchat, the higher your score will be.

Benefits

While there aren’t clear benefits to having a high Snapchat score, seeing your score increase as you use the app more can be fun. And if nothing else, it’s an excellent way to measure your Snapchat activity and compare it with your friends.

In the past, your Snapchat score would unlock trophies, a badge system to show how active you were on the app. However, Snapchat removed these trophies in May 2019 and replaced them with Charms.

Charms are fun-designed icons that appear in your Friendship profiles after hitting a certain milestone.

How to Increase Your Snapchat Score

Snapchat App

It is possible to increase your Snapchat score, but you will have to work hard for them, with no shortcuts. Also, don’t be fooled by third-party apps that claim to increase your score for you; these are almost always scams.

Some apps will claim to be able to increase your Snapchat score by using bots to send snaps back and forth with you.

Unfortunately, they will also require you to pay for these services. In addition, such apps will plant spyware or malware on your device, so we strongly advise against using them.

You can only increase your snap score by using Snapchat itself. The more you use it, the higher your score will be. Your snap score will increase by a point for every snap you send, and you will earn a point for every snap you open.

You also gain a point for every friend request you accept on Snapchat and are awarded bonus points, typically 6, when you use the app after a long absence.

What Won’t Add to Your Score

Some activities won’t contribute to the overall score. Here are a few.

  • You won’t gain any points by sending and receiving normal messages on Snapchat. Instead, you need to send and open snaps.
  • You won’t increase your score by watching your friend’s stories. However, posting your stories will contribute to the overall score. Every snap you post as a story will add one point.
  • While you are awarded one point for every friend request you accept on Snapchat, you may not receive any points for adding new friends. This is especially when you add celebrities and other public figures.

The key to increasing your Snapchat score is to be as active as possible on the app. If you want a high Snapchat score, you need to be snapping and viewing snaps regularly.

How to View Your Snapchat Score

For new users, it can be tricky to find your Snapchat score. But once you know where to look, it’s easy.

Here’s how to view your Snapchat score:

  1. First, open the Snapchat app and log in.
  1. Go to the Profile Screen. Do this by tapping your Bitmoji’s Face or the Circle icon at the top left corner.
  1. Your Snapchat score is displayed under your Bitmoji.

Your snap score is divided into two numbers: sent snaps to the left and received snaps to the right.

Viewing Your Friend’s Snapchat Score

You can also view your friend’s Snapchat score by following similar steps:

  1. First, tap on a friend’s username to open a chat window.
  1. Next, tap their Bitmoji icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  1. You will be directed to their profile, where you can see their display and username.
  1. Their snap score is below their name.

If you cannot see your friend’s score, they have likely unfriended or blocked you.

What is the Highest Snapchat Score Possible?

The current highest Snapchat score is slightly over 320 million by @mustbecris. However, it is a difficult figure to achieve since you will have to send and receive more than 1 million snaps daily.

However, a decent Snapchat score to aim for is anywhere between 50,000 to 150,000. Once you have reached this level, you are considered an active user and will be on your way to racking up a high Snapchat score.

Note: Your Snapchat score cannot go down even if you remain inactive. Snapchat will not penalize you for staying away from the app. On the contrary, you get bonus points once you sign in after being away for a long time.

What to Do if Your Snapchat Score isn’t Updating 

Snapchat on the phone

Tried everything and still not seeing an increase in your Snapchat score? There are a few reasons this might be happening.

One possibility is that you are using an old version of the app. If this is the case, try updating your app to see if that fixes the problem. It can also be that Snapchat is experiencing technical difficulties.

In this case, try waiting it out for a while to see if the issue gets resolved on its own. Then, if your Snapchat score isn’t updating, contact Snapchat support for help.

It’s Not About the Numbers

While a high Snapchat score is impressive, it doesn’t necessarily mean you are using the app in the best way possible. The fun of any social media platform, Snapchat included, is connecting with others and sharing your life.

So don’t get too caught up in increasing your score and forget about enjoying the app and connecting with your friends. After all, that’s what Snapchat is all about.