Snapchat Plus includes Friend Solar System, a feature that shows your position in a friend’s Best Friends list as a planet. Mercury represents #1, while Neptune represents #8. The feature can be fun for people who like Snapchat’s extra social insights, but Snapchat does not publish a fixed formula for every planet position.
This updated review explains what Snapchat Plus Planets actually does, what the eight planets mean, how it compares with the free app, what other Snapchat+ features you get, and which common ranking claims are not officially confirmed.
Pricing can vary by country and device, so the current amount shown inside Snapchat is more reliable than an old price quoted in an article. Snapchat says the latest subscription price is shown in Snapchat Settings under Snapchat+.
My Personal Experience with Snapchat Plus Planets
Rather than treating a planet position as a scorecard for a friendship, it is better to view Friend Solar System as a visual way to understand where you currently sit in someone’s Best Friends ranking.
The feature can make ordinary Snapchat activity feel more interactive because you can see a planet position instead of only a general Best Friends relationship. At the same time, a lower planet should not automatically be interpreted as a judgment about the friendship. Snapchat does not publish enough detail to turn a planet into a precise measurement of closeness.
If you enjoy Snapchat’s customization and social features, the Solar System can be an interesting Snapchat+ extra. If you only want to message friends and view Stories, the planets may not be the main reason to subscribe.
Read More: Snapchat Plus FAQ: Features, Planets, Plans & Common Questions
The Deep Dive: How the Solar System Actually Works
Friend Solar System is a Snapchat+ feature. Snapchat says Best Friends are among the eight people you Snap and Chat with the most. When you open a Friendship Profile and tap the Best Friends badge with the gold ring, Snapchat+ can show which planet you are in that friend’s Solar System.
The important distinction is that the planets represent positions in the Best Friends list. Snapchat does not provide a public points table showing exactly how many Snaps, Chats, Story views, streaks, or other actions are required for each position.
For first-time Snapchat+ subscribers, Solar System is off by default. Snapchat says you can turn it on or off through Snapchat+ feature management.
The Snapchat Planet Order (Closest to Farthest)
The order is straightforward: Mercury is the first position and Neptune is the eighth. Here is the complete Friend Solar System sequence:
- Mercury: #1 Best Friend position.
- Venus: #2 Best Friend position.
- Earth: #3 Best Friend position.
- Mars: #4 Best Friend position.
- Jupiter: #5 Best Friend position.
- Saturn: #6 Best Friend position.
- Uranus: #7 Best Friend position.
- Neptune: #8 Best Friend position.
What Determines Your Rank?
Snapchat confirms that Best Friends are people you Snap and Chat with the most, and that the list can change over time. However, Snapchat does not publish the complete ranking formula or fixed weights for individual actions.
- Snaps and Chats: These are part of how Snapchat describes Best Friends activity.
- Recent usage: Snapchat says Best Friends can change over time based on how you use the app.
- Relative activity: Your position is about your place within a friend’s Best Friends list, not a public universal score.
- Unpublished details: Snapchat does not provide a fixed planet-point chart or guaranteed threshold for Mercury, Venus, or another planet.
Comparison: Free Snapchat vs. Snapchat Plus Planets
The biggest difference is visibility and access. Snapchat’s regular app gives you the core messaging, Snaps, Stories, and friendship features. Snapchat+ adds premium, experimental, and pre-release features, including Solar System.
| Feature | Free Snapchat | Snapchat+ |
|---|---|---|
| Snaps and Chats | Yes | Yes |
| Best Friends | Yes | Yes |
| Friend Solar System | No | Yes, as a Snapchat+ feature |
| Custom App Icon | Not included as a Snapchat+ exclusive | Available |
| Story Rewatch | Not included as a Snapchat+ exclusive | Available |
| Replay Again | Not included as a Snapchat+ exclusive | Available |
| Subscription cost | No Snapchat+ subscription | Varies by country and device |
Snapchat+ includes many features beyond Planets, such as custom app icons, custom themes, AI tools, Story Rewatch, Replay Again, Streak Restore, and other features that can vary by plan or availability.
Is It Worth the Money? Martin’s Honest Take
There is no universal answer because the value of Snapchat+ depends on which features you actually use. If your main interest is Friend Solar System, the subscription gives you access to that feature and the ability to see your planet position. If you rarely use Snapchat’s premium features, the planets alone may not justify a subscription for you.
Snapchat+ currently offers more than Solar System. Snapchat’s official feature list includes options such as #1 Best Friend, Custom App Icon, Extended Best Friends List, Story Rewatch, Replay Again, Story Timestamps, Streak Restore, AI features, and other premium additions. Availability can vary.
Subscription pricing also changes by market and device. Snapchat specifically advises users to check Snapchat Settings and tap Snapchat+ for the most up-to-date price rather than relying on a fixed price quoted elsewhere.
For someone considering Snapchat+ only because of Planets, the most useful question is simple: will you regularly use the Solar System or the other included features? That gives you a better basis for deciding than treating a planet position as a measure of friendship.
One useful extra is Story Rewatch. Snapchat says its Rewatch Indicator shows how many friends rewatched your Story, not the total number of replay events, and it does not identify which friends rewatched it.
FAQ: Your Burning Space Questions
1. Can my friends see what planet I assigned them?
You do not manually assign planets. Friend Solar System reflects positions in your Best Friends list. Snapchat+ lets you see which planet you occupy in a friend’s Solar System when the feature is available and enabled. The system is not a manual ranking tool.
2. Does the Solar System affect my Snap Score?
Snapchat does not describe Friend Solar System as a Snapscore feature. The Solar System shows a planet position connected to Best Friends, while Snapscore is a separate Snapchat metric. There is no official statement that seeing a planet increases or decreases your Snapscore.
3. Why did my “Mercury” friend disappear?
Best Friends can change as you use Snapchat. If someone is no longer in the relevant Best Friends positions, their planet may no longer appear for that relationship. Snapchat does not publish the exact formula or a guaranteed time period for a planet to move or disappear.
4. Can I turn off the Planets feature?
Yes. Snapchat says Solar System is off by default for first-time Snapchat+ subscribers and can be toggled on or off through Snapchat+ feature management. Turning it off changes access to the feature; it is not a manual reset of your Best Friends ranking.
Martin’s Final Tip & Conclusion
Friend Solar System is best understood as a visual layer on top of Snapchat’s Best Friends system. Mercury means #1, Venus means #2, and the sequence continues through Neptune at #8. A planet can change because Best Friends can change, but Snapchat does not publish enough information to calculate every movement precisely.
Do not rely on claims that a specific number of Snaps, a certain streak length, a particular Story action, or an exact 24–48-hour window guarantees a planet change. Those details are not published as fixed Friend Solar System rules by Snapchat.
If you are considering Snapchat+, look beyond Planets. Compare the features you would actually use, check the current price shown in your Snapchat account, and remember that plan availability can vary by region.
For more detail, see our guides on Snapchat Best Friends vs Planets, Snapchat Plus FAQ, turning off Snapchat Planets, and how the Solar System ranking is explained.
