How Often Do Snapscores Update on Snapchat? What to Expect

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Understand how a Snapscore increases on any Snapchat profile

Co-authored by Isabelle Garson and Rain Kengly

Last Updated: August 26, 2024 Fact Checked

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How often does a Snapscore update?

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Checking a Snapscore

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A Snapchat user's Snapscore shows how active they are in the app. A Snapscore is determined by the number of Snaps you receive and send, posted Stories, and a few other factors kept secret by Snapchat. While your own Snapscore is updated quickly, you may see a delay when checking the Snapscore of others. This can lead to some inaccuracies in activity. This wikiHow will help you understand how long it takes for a Snapchat score to update and how to check your or a friend's Snapscore using an iPhone or Android.

Things You Should Know

Your Snapscore is updated immediately. When checking other Snapscores, it may take a few hours or days to update.
Snapscores are updated after you send and receive Snaps. You can also increase it by uploading Stories.
To check a Snapscore, navigate to a Snapchat user's profile. Locate the number underneath the username.

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How often does a Snapscore update?

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Your own Snapscore should update immediately. When you're looking at your own Snapscore, you should be able to see the changes refresh every time you increase your Snapscore. However, if you're checking someone else's Snapscore, it may take a few hours—or even days—to update. This is most likely a feature to protect other users' safety and privacy.^{[1]
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- There's no official formula on how Snapscores are calculated, but generally, they increase with each Snap you send or receive, and with posted Stories. There's also no way to hide your Snapscore, so be aware your activity isn't completely private.

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Checking a Snapscore

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Navigate to a profile. To find your own, tap your profile icon in the top-left corner. To find a friend's profile, navigate Chat tab and tap their profile icon.^{[2]
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- You won't be able to see someone's Snapscore unless they're a friend. If needed, you can add new friends.
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Locate the Snapscore. This will be the number underneath the username, next to the ghost icon.^{[3]
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- A high Snapscore indicates frequent activity on Snapchat.