Snapchat is always evolving, and one of the most creative features it has introduced through Snapchat Plus is the Snapchat planets system. This exclusive feature turns your closest friends into planets orbiting around you, offering a fun way to visualize your top interactions on the app. Wondering how to unlock and use this unique feature? Here's everything you need to know.

What Is the Snapchat Planets Feature?

The Snapchat Planets feature is a friendship ranking system that turns your social circle into a mini solar system:

• You are the Sun at the center.

• Your top 8 friends become planets orbiting you, ranked by how often you interact.

• From Mercury (closest friend) to Neptune (eighth closest), each planet reflects your bond based on chats, snaps, and stories.

This colorful and gamified approach adds a fun layer to your Snapchat experience—but it’s only available with Snapchat Plus.

How to Access the Planets Feature with Snapchat Plus

To view your planets, you’ll need to subscribe to Snapchat’s premium service. Here’s how to do it step by step:

1. Open Snapchat and Go to Your Profile

Tap on your Bitmoji in the top-left corner of the home screen.

2. Tap on the Snapchat+ Banner

If you don’t see the banner, go to Settings > Snapchat+.

3. Subscribe to Snapchat Plus

Choose a subscription plan (monthly or annual), and start with the free trial if available.

4. Visit a Friend’s Profile

Once subscribed, go to the profile of a friend you interact with regularly.

5. Tap the Friendship Badge

You’ll see either a “Best Friends” or “Friends” badge. Tap it to reveal which planet they are in your universe.

What the Planets Represent

Each friend is represented by a planet depending on how close they are to you:

• Mercury 

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

The planets come with animated designs and a vibrant display, adding an engaging visual to your closest connections.

Why Upgrade to Snapchat Plus?

Besides unlocking Snapchat Planets, Snapchat+ offers additional features like:

• Story rewatch count

• Custom app icons

• Exclusive Bitmoji backgrounds

• Priority story replies

These premium features are designed to enhance your overall Snapchat experience.

Final Thoughts

If you're curious about your closest friends on Snapchat and want a fun, visual way to track your relationships, the Snapchat Planets feature is a must-try. By subscribing to Snapchat Plus, you’ll gain access to this and other exciting perks that elevate the app beyond its standard offerings.