Mars on Snapchat represents the #4 position in a friend’s Snapchat+ Friend Solar System. It is one of the eight planet labels used to show relative Best Friends ranking. It does not mean a friendship is bad or that someone cares less about you.
This guide explains what Mars means, how the planet order works, why the rank may change, how to check the feature, and what to do if you cannot see it.
My Personal Experience with Mars on Snapchat
Seeing Mars on a Friendship Profile may prompt questions about where you stand with someone. The useful starting point is to treat it as a relative app ranking rather than a verdict on a real-world relationship. Snapchat does not explain every detail behind each position, so avoid drawing conclusions that the indicator cannot support.
What Exactly is Mars on Snapchat?
Mars is the fourth planet in Snapchat+’s Friend Solar System. When the feature is available and enabled, a planet badge on a Friendship Profile can show your position in that friend’s Solar System. Snapchat describes Best Friends as people you Snap and Chat with most.
Snapchat does not publish a fixed score, exact message count, or guaranteed formula for reaching Mars. The position is relative to the account whose Solar System you are viewing.
Why the Red Planet?
Mars is commonly depicted with reddish tones in the planet artwork, but artwork and decorative details can vary by app version. Identify Mars by its place in the official order rather than by colour alone.
How Do You Get There?
You cannot manually choose Mars as your position. The planet shown reflects relative ranking in the Friend Solar System. Snapping and chatting naturally are relevant to Best Friends, but Snapchat does not provide a guaranteed number of interactions or a timetable that will place you at Mars.
Decoding the Friend Solar System Ranks
The Friend Solar System uses eight planets to represent positions from first through eighth. Mercury is #1, Venus #2, Earth #3, Mars #4, Jupiter #5, Saturn #6, Uranus #7, and Neptune #8.
The Snapchat Solar System Table
| Planet | Position | Simple meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | #1 | First position |
| Venus | #2 | Second position |
| Earth | #3 | Third position |
| Mars | #4 | Fourth position |
| Jupiter | #5 | Fifth position |
| Saturn | #6 | Sixth position |
| Uranus | #7 | Seventh position |
| Neptune | #8 | Eighth position |
The Sun represents the friend whose Solar System you are viewing. A planet badge does not provide a complete picture of a friendship or show who is most important in someone’s life offline.
Why Is Mars the “Action” Planet?
Calling Mars an “action” planet is an informal interpretation, not an official Snapchat definition. The documented meaning is simply the fourth position in the Solar System. Avoid treating colours, hearts, or decorative artwork as proof of personality, romance, or emotional closeness.
How to Check Your Orbit (and What It Means)
- Confirm that you have access to Snapchat+.
- Open Snapchat and go to the friend’s Friendship Profile.
- Look for the Best Friends or Friends badge, if available.
- Tap the badge to view the planet position when Friend Solar System is enabled and supported.
- Interpret Mars as #4 only; do not infer a guaranteed score or relationship meaning.
Friend Solar System is off by default for first-time Snapchat+ subscribers. If the badge is missing, check Snapchat+ feature settings and make sure the feature is enabled.
Common Questions About the 4th Orbit
Does the orbit update in real-time?
Snapchat does not publicly specify an exact refresh interval for planet rankings. Positions can change as relative interaction patterns change, but there is no reliable promise that a new message will update a planet immediately or within a fixed number of hours.
Can other people see my Solar System?
Friend Solar System is a Snapchat+ feature accessed through Friendship Profiles; it is not a public leaderboard of all your friendships. The available view depends on the feature and account settings. Do not assume that every friend sees the same information or that opening a profile always triggers a notification.
FAQ: What You’re Dying to Know
1. Why does Mars have purple hearts on Snapchat?
Planet artwork may include decorative colours or hearts, but these are separate from Snapchat Friend Emojis. Purple hearts are not an official definition of Mars’s rank. Mars means #4 in the Friend Solar System.
2. I was Earth yesterday, why am I Mars today?
Your relative position may change as interaction patterns change, but Snapchat does not publish a complete ranking formula or fixed update schedule. Moving from Earth to Mars does not prove that your friend likes you less.
3. Is the “Red Planet with stars” always Mars?
Colour alone is not a reliable way to identify a planet, especially if the app artwork changes. Mars is the fourth planet in the sequence. Check the badge and planet order rather than relying only on stars or shades.
4. How do I turn this feature off?
Open your Snapchat+ settings and find the Friend Solar System feature toggle. Switch it off if you do not want to use the feature. The exact menu layout can vary by app version. Turning it off is not a manual reset of planet rankings.
Martin’s Final Tip: Don’t Let the Planets Rule Your Life
Mars means the fourth position in Snapchat’s Friend Solar System. It is an app indicator, not a measure of your worth or the strength of a real-life friendship. If checking rankings makes you anxious, take a break or disable the feature.
For more help, read our guides on Venus on Snapchat, Best Friends vs. Planets, turning off Snapchat Planets, and the Solar System ranking.
