Finding people on Snapchat can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know the person’s username.
However, with features like “Quick Add,” you can easily find people you know on Snapchat.
“Quick Add” recommends users to add based on mutual friends.
For example, if someone you added on Snapchat is a friend of another person, that person might be listed on “Quick Add”.
However, the “Quick Add” feature is limited, and it doesn’t always suggest people you want to add.
If you want to find someone on Snapchat near you, you have to find them based on their current location.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to find people near you on Snapchat by their location.
- How to find people near me on Snapchat
- How does Snap Map work?
- How can I search for someone on Snapchat?
How to find people near me on Snapchat
To find people near you on Snapchat, you need to use Snap Map.
Snap Map lets you find people on Snapchat based on their location.
On the map you will be able to see many blue hot spots.
These blue hotspots indicate someone recently posted a Snapchat story there.
For example, if you see a blue hot spot near you, it means that person is near you.
However, you need to be aware of when the story was posted.
This is because the story may have been posted more than a day ago and the person may no longer be in that position.
So before you add someone, be sure to check when the story was posted.
Also, check the person’s username before adding them and see if it’s the same as their real name.
Usually, most people on Snapchat use a variation or part of their real name as their username.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can use Snap Map to find people near you on Snapchat.
Step 1: Go to Snap Map and tap on the blue hotspot
Open Snapchat > Snap Map > tap on the blue hotspot near you.
Step one is to go to Snap Map and tap on the blue hotspot near you.
To get started, open Snapchat on your mobile device.
You can also access Snap Map on the desktop.
When you’re using Snapchat, you’ll access the Snapchat camera.
On the bottom navigation bar, tap the location icon.
The location icon is located at the extreme left of the bottom navigation bar.
On the Snap Map, you’ll see your current location represented in Bitmoji.
For example, if your current location is “Pasir Ris”, your Bitmoji will be placed there.
You’ll also be able to see your friends on Snap Map.
However, they must be recently active on Snapchat for them to appear.
Also, they cannot enable “Ghost Mode”.
On Snap Map, you can also see many blue hot spots.
These blue hot spots indicate that someone recently posted a story about that location.
To find someone near you on Snapchat, Tap a blue hotspot near your Bitmoji on the Snap Map.
Proceed to the next step to learn how to find the person’s username.
Step 2: Tap on “View Creators”
Tap the “View Creators” button at the bottom of the story.
After you tap a blue hotspot on the Snap Map, a story will pop up.
There are a few things you need to check about stories including when the story was posted and whether there is a “View Creators” button.
First of all, check the top left corner of the story.
In the top left corner of the story, you’ll see when it was posted.
For example, if the story was posted 4 hours ago, it will show “4 hours ago”.
However, if the story was posted more than 24 hours ago, it will show the date the story was posted instead (e.g. Monday).
Note when the story was posted because the person may have left the venue.
If the story was posted an hour ago, chances are the person is still in the same location.
However, if the story was posted more than a day ago, the person may have left the venue.
The second thing that you need to pay attention to is the “View Creators” button.
Tap on “View Creator” to see the username and name of the person.
Remember that a person’s story will only be shown on the Snapshot Map if they’ve added it to “Our Stories”.
If the person does not add their story to “Our Stories”, it will not be shown on the Snapshot Map.
Continue with the final step to learn how to add people on Snapchat.
Step 3: Tap “Add”
Tap the “Add” button to add the person as a Snapchat friend.
After you tap the “View Creator” button, it will show who posted the story.
It will display the person’s name as well as their username.
On the right side of the card, you will see an “Add” button.
Tap “Add” to add people on Snapchat.
After you have added them, you have to wait for them to add you again.
Congratulations, you learned how to “Find People Near Me” on Snapchat!
Remember that the “View Creators” button is not always visible.
According to Snapchat, an automated system is used to track the stories displayed on Snap Maps.
So even if a person has added their story to “Our Stories”, it may not even show up on your Snapshot Map.
While finding someone near you via Snap Map is not efficient, it is the best method you can use.
How does Snap Map work?
Snap Map shows your friends’ current location and recently posted stories by Snapchatters around the world.
Snap Map powered by Mapbox integrates location into the app.
You can see your friend’s current location by finding their Bitmoji on the map.
Alternatively, you can view stories recently posted by other Snapchatters by tapping the blue hotspots on the map.
How can I search for someone on Snapchat?
To search for someone on Snapchat, tap the chat icon in the bottom navigation bar.
When you’re chatting, tap the add friends icon at the top of the screen.
After tapping on the add friend icon, you will arrive at the “Add Friend” screen.
On the “Add Friend” screen, search for someone on Snapchat by typing their name or username in the search bar.
Conclusion
Adding friends on Snapchat is easy with search and the “Quick Add” feature.
Snap maps are also a great way to find people near you on Snapchat.
However, not everyone’s stories will show up on Snap Map as it is monitored by an automated system.
In addition to Snapshot Maps, “Quick Add” or syncing your contact list is a great way to find people near you.
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Categories: Social Media
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