How to See Mutual Friends on Snapchat

By Atish Rajasekharan Updated August 13, 2024

Quick Tips

To quickly view mutual friends, go to your Snapchat profile > tap the Add Friends icon > view Quick Add suggestions.
Type a friend’s username in the search bar to see mutual friends listed under their profile.
View a friend’s profile by tapping their Bitmoji; mutual friends may appear under their friend list.

Note: To maintain user privacy, Snapchat doesn’t allow you to see the names of mutual friends on Snapchat. You can only see the count.

How to Check Your Mutual Friend Count on Snapchat

There are multiple places where you can see the mutual friends count on Snapchat.

Method 1: While Adding Someone to Snapchat

Note: The suggestions are based on your contact list and friend circle. Snapchat’s algorithm may work differently to include random strangers under its Quick Add feature.

Step 1: Open Snapchat on your Android or iOS device > tap on your Bitmoji. You will be taken to your profile page.

Step 2: Now, scroll down to find the Friends section > tap on Add Friends.

Snapchat will show you a list of people you can add as friends.

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Method 2: While Searching for New Friends

If you use the search bar to find new friends, it will show people from your list. Below the list, people with mutual friends appear.

Step 1: Launch the Snapchat app > tap on the search icon at the top.

Step 2: Now, type the friend’s name or username in the search bar.

There you have it. You can quickly find or check mutual friends on Snapchat. Having said that, you may wonder if best friends on Snapchat are mutual. Well, Snapchat’s best friends are mutual. So, if you are a best friend of someone else, you are also a best friend of theirs.

What if you don’t want your profile to appear in the Quick Add section with mutual friends? keep reading.

How to Hide Your Profile as a Mutual Friend on Snapchat

Step 1: Launch Snapchat on your Android or iOS device > tap on your Bitmoji. You will be taken to your Snapchat profile screen.

Step 2: From the profile screen, tap the Settings icon at the top right. Now, scroll down to find Privacy Controls and tap See Me in Quick Add.

Step 3: Uncheck the box for Show me in Quick Add to hide your mutual friend count.

FAQs

1. Can I see mutual friends on Snapchat without adding them?

You cannot see mutual friends on Snapchat without adding them. Snapchat values the privacy of its users and does not reveal who is connected to whom.

2. Is there a limit to the number of mutual friends displayed on Snapchat?

There isn’t a specified limit to the number of mutual friends displayed. However, the app will only show mutual friends up to a certain number and may prioritize displaying your more recent or active mutual friends.

3. What does ‘3 mutual friends’ mean on Snapchat when someone adds you?

This means that you and the person who added you share three friends on Snapchat. You can use this information to decide whether to accept their request. Additionally, you can see how many mutual friends they have under their name in the Quick Add section.