Snapchat’s “Best Friends” feature allows users to see and interact more often with the people they communicate with the most. While this feature is helpful for staying connected with close friends, there may come a time when you want to remove someone from your Best Friends list. Unfortunately, Snapchat doesn’t provide a direct way to edit your Best Friends manually. However, there are a few strategies you can use to adjust your list.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to removing someone from your Best Friends on Snapchat, followed by answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
How to Remove Someone From Best Friends on Snapchat
- Reduce Interaction Snapchat’s algorithm determines your Best Friends based on how often you exchange snaps, chats, and other interactions. To remove someone:
- Stop sending snaps and messages to them.
- Avoid opening their snaps and chats.
Over time, their status as a Best Friend will drop as you interact more with other people on Snapchat.
- Block or Remove the Person (Temporarily or Permanently) If reducing interaction isn’t fast enough, you can block or remove the person from your friends list:
- Go to the person’s profile by tapping their Bitmoji or username.
- Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Select Remove Friend or Block.
Blocking or removing someone will immediately remove them from your Best Friends list. If you unblock or re-add them later, they will no longer be on your Best Friends list unless you interact heavily again.
- Increase Interaction With Other Friends Another way to remove someone from your Best Friends is by interacting more with other people. Snapchat’s algorithm prioritizes frequent communication, so snapping and chatting with others can replace the person on your Best Friends list.
- Clear Conversations While clearing conversations doesn’t directly impact Best Friends, it can help reset communication habits. To do this:
- Go to your Snapchat settings.
- Scroll to Clear Conversations under the Privacy section.
- Tap the “X” next to the person’s name.
Note: This will only remove the conversation from your chat list but won’t affect saved messages or snaps.
FAQs
1. Can I Manually Edit My Best Friends List?
No, Snapchat does not allow users to manually edit their Best Friends list. It’s determined automatically by your interaction levels with your friends.
2. How Long Does It Take to Remove Someone From Best Friends?
The time it takes depends on how frequently you interact with that person and others. If you stop interacting with them altogether, they may drop off your Best Friends list within a week or two.
3. Will They Know If They’re No Longer a Best Friend?
No, Snapchat doesn’t notify users when they’re removed from someone’s Best Friends list. However, they may notice if the emoji indicating a Best Friend status disappears.
4. What Are the Best Friend Emojis on Snapchat?
- 💕 Red Heart: You’ve been each other’s #1 Best Friend for two weeks straight.
- 💞 Pink Hearts: You’ve been #1 Best Friends for two months straight.
- 💌 Smiling Face: They’re one of your Best Friends.
5. Does Blocking Someone Remove Them From My Best Friends?
Yes, blocking someone will remove them from your Best Friends list immediately. However, unblocking them and resuming frequent interaction may put them back on the list.
6. Can I Have More Than One Best Friend?
Yes, Snapchat allows you to have multiple Best Friends, up to eight. These are displayed at the top of your chat screen.
7. Does Clearing Conversations Affect Best Friends?
Clearing conversations does not directly affect your Best Friends list. It only removes the chat history from your screen.
Final Thoughts
While Snapchat doesn’t offer a direct option to remove someone from your Best Friends list, the above methods can help you adjust it over time. Whether you reduce interaction, increase communication with others, or temporarily block someone, these strategies will ensure your Best Friends list reflects your current preferences.
If you’re unsure about making a drastic change, remember that Snapchat’s algorithm updates frequently, so any adjustments you make will naturally take effect over time.
