Snapchat Plus: Features, Pricing, and Is It Worth It?
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Snapchat Plus: Features, Pricing, and Is It Worth It?
Snapchat Plus (Snapchat+) is Snapchat's paid subscription. It gives you exclusive features, early access to new tools, and customization options that free users don't get.
It costs $3.99/month and has over 12 million subscribers.
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Prices vary by region. Snapchat sometimes offers promotional pricing for new subscribers.
You can check the latest pricing inside the app or on Snapchat's support site.
Every Snapchat Plus Feature
Customization
Custom App Icons — Swap the Snapchat icon on your home screen. There's a library of designs, including seasonal and exclusive options.
Custom Notification Sounds — Set unique alert sounds from Snapchat's sound library.
Chat Wallpapers — Set custom backgrounds for individual conversations.
Snapchat+ Badge — A star icon next to your display name. You can toggle it off if you want.
Custom Bitmoji Backgrounds — Pick a custom background for your Bitmoji on your profile page.
Styled Display Name — Even without Snapchat+, you can make your display name stand out with stylish Unicode fonts using a Snapchat Font Generator.
Social Features
Best Friends Pin — Pin one friend as your #1 Best Friend. They stay at the top of your chat list permanently.
Friend Solar System — See where you rank in your friends' Best Friends list. Each position is a planet, with the closest planet meaning you're their closest friend.
Story Rewatch Indicator — See how many times someone rewatched your Story. Free Snapchat only shows who viewed it, not repeat views.
Priority Story Replies — Your replies to friends' Stories get highlighted and pushed to the top of their reply list.
Post View Emojis — Choose a custom emoji that friends see after viewing your Snap.
What does the Friend Solar System feature show you?
Snap Map Features
Ghost Trails — See where your friends have been on the Snap Map over the past 24 hours (with their permission).
Custom Map Appearance — Change your Bitmoji's look on the Snap Map with exclusive cosmetic options.
AI and Camera Features
My AI Customization — Customize your My AI chatbot's Bitmoji, name, and personality. Subscribers also get extended conversation features.
Custom AI Snaps — Generate AI-created images in conversations using expanded prompts and styles.
Priority Access to New Features — Get early access to experimental features before they roll out to everyone.
Streak Features
Streak Restore — Restore a lost Snapstreak once for free. Non-subscribers must pay or can't restore at all. Additional restores may unlock based on how long you've been subscribed.
Streak Timer — See exactly how much time remains before a Snapstreak expires. You get a precise countdown instead of just the hourglass warning.
You just lost a 200-day Snapstreak. What can Snapchat+ subscribers do that free users can't?
How to Subscribe to Snapchat Plus
- Open Snapchat and tap your Profile icon (top left)
- Look for the Snapchat+ banner at the top of your profile
- Tap it to see subscription options
- Choose Monthly, 6-Month, or Annual
- Confirm payment through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
- Features activate immediately
How to Cancel Snapchat Plus
On iPhone:
- Open Settings on your phone
- Tap your Apple ID at the top
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find Snapchat+ and tap Cancel Subscription
On Android:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap Profile icon > Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions
- Find Snapchat and tap Cancel Subscription
Your features stay active until the end of your current billing period.
Is Snapchat Plus Worth It?
Worth it if you:
- Use Snapchat daily and want to see who rewatches your Stories
- Care about streaks and want the free restore safety net
- Want Friend Solar System to see where you rank
- Like customizing your app (icons, wallpapers, sounds)
- Want early access to new features
Not worth it if you:
- Use Snapchat a few times a week at most
- Don't care about cosmetic customization
- Already know your close friends and don't need Solar System
- Would rather spend $4/month on something else
Snapchat Plus vs Free Snapchat
Which of these is NOT included with Snapchat+?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see that I have Snapchat Plus?
Does Snapchat Plus remove ads?
Can I get a refund for Snapchat Plus?
Do Snapchat Plus features work internationally?
Is Snapchat Plus the same as Snapchat Premium?
Can I share my Snapchat Plus subscription with someone else?
What happens to my features if I cancel Snapchat Plus?
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