Alexis Kestler
Want an easy way to grow your Snapchat friend network? One of the best methods is by using Snapchat‘s mutual friends feature.
With over 265 million daily active Snapchatters, chances are many of your real-life friends and acquaintances are already on the platform. Snapchat makes it simple to identify mutual connections with other users and send friend requests.
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll walk through exactly how to find and add Snapchat mutual friends. I‘ll explain what mutual friends are, why they matter, and how to use them to enhance your Snapchat experience.
By the end, you‘ll have all the knowledge needed to uncover mutuals and expand your Snapchat squad!
What Are Mutual Friends on Snapchat?
Simply put, Snapchat mutual friends are other Snapchat users who have friend connections in common with you.
Let‘s take an example:
- You‘re friends on Snapchat with John
- John is also friends on Snapchat with Sarah
- You don‘t yet follow Sarah on Snapchat
In this scenario, Sarah would be considered a mutual friend. While you aren‘t directly connected to her, you share a mutual friend (John) with Sarah.
Mutual connections are important on social platforms like Snapchat. Having friends in common suggests you and the other user share overlapping social circles and interests.
While not a guarantee, mutual friends are more likely to be a good fit as a new Snapchat contact compared to a random stranger. After all, they run in the same friend networks as you!
According to Snapchat, the majority of their users have at least 10 friends actively using the app. With over 250 million daily users globally, this adds up to billions of possible friend connections and mutuals!
By leveraging these mutual friend recommendations, you can expand your Snapchat community beyond just direct friends. Keep reading to learn how.
How To Find Mutual Friends on Snapchat
Finding Snapchat mutual friends is a quick and easy process directly within the app.
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Open Your Snapchat Profile
First, launch the Snapchat app on your iPhone or Android device. Once it‘s open, tap on the profile icon in the top left corner:
This will bring you to your Snapchat profile screen.
Step 2: Access Your Friends List
Next, tap the gear icon to open your Snapchat settings:
In Settings, scroll down and select My Friends:
This will display your complete friends list.
Step 3: Tap "Quick Add" to View Mutuals
Under your friends, you‘ll see a section called Quick Add. Tap on it to view potential friend suggestions:
These are users Snapchat recommends based on mutual friend connections.
Step 4: Check for Mutual Friends
For each suggested user, Snapchat will display the number of mutual Snapchat friends you share.
The higher the number, the more friends you have in common. Scroll through and look for users with high mutual friends counts.
Step 5: Send a Friend Request to Add
When you find a suggested mutual friend you want to connect with, tap Add next to their name.
This sends them a friend request. If they accept, they‘ll be added to your friends list!
And that‘s all there is to it! With just a few taps, Snapchat makes it incredibly easy to uncover potential new friend connections through your existing network.
Why Mutual Connections Matter
You might be wondering – why do mutual friends on Snapchat matter so much?
Here are some of the key benefits:
More Relevant Suggestions
Snapchat mutuals are more likely to be relevant to you since they run in overlapping social circles. The platform‘s algorithm aims to suggest potential friends you may actually know in real life, rather than random strangers.
This helps ensure the new Snapchat buddies you add will feel authentic. You‘re more likely to have shared contexts, interests, and social histories with mutual connections.
Share Context and Memories
Adding mutuals can be a great way to reconnect with old classmates, co-workers, hometown friends, and other acquaintances from your past.
You‘ll immediately have a shared social history and memories to bond over and snap about as you rekindle the friendship.
Easier to Establish Trust
Since you don‘t know suggested mutual friends directly, it can feel risky adding strangers on Snapchat.
But having mutual connections vouches for them in a way. You already trust your existing friends – the fact that they also follow the user suggests they are likely also safe and legitimate to connect with.
Grow Your Community
Using mutual friends is by far the best way to expand your Snapchat circle organically. You can grow your own community while still ensuring you‘re connecting with users relevant to you, not random people.
Enhance Existing Friendships
Adding mutuals can lead to discovering new things about existing Snapchat friends. You may uncover shared interests, stories, and connections you never knew you had in common with current friends.
Overall, mutual friends act as a "social proof" that a user is likely worthwhile to connect and Snap with. Keep this in mind as you browse suggestions.
How Many Mutual Friends Should You Have?
Snapchat will display the number of mutual friends you share with each suggested user. This can range from just 1 mutual friend all the way up to 10, 20, 30+ mutual connections.
Some guidelines on the ideal number of mutuals:
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5+ mutual friends – This is a strong indicator you likely know the user well or travel in very similar social circles. Worth sending a friend request.
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2-4 mutual friends – You probably have overlapping acquaintances and could potentially develop a Snapchat friendship. Consider adding them.
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1 mutual friend – Use caution as having just 1 mutual connection doesn‘t necessarily mean you‘ll get along well or have shared interests. Only add if you remember and want to reconnect specifically with the user.
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0 mutual friends – Without any friends in common, the user is likely a stranger. Proceed with extra care before adding them.
While not a hard rule, the more mutual friends the better in terms of indicating a genuine connection.
Here is a table summarizing the significance of different mutual friend counts:
| Mutual Friends | Significance |
|---|---|
| 10+ | Very strong existing connection. Highly recommend adding. |
| 5-9 | Strong connection. Worth sending friend request. |
| 2-4 | Some overlapping social circles. Consider adding. |
| 1 | Use caution, may not know this user well. Only add if remember them specifically. |
| 0 | Total stranger, not connected via friends. Proceed with care before adding. |
Use your judgement based on the mutual friend amount. But in general, the more you have in common, the better!
Common Questions About Snapchat Mutual Friends
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about finding and adding mutual connections on Snapchat:
Can I see who the mutual friends are?
Unfortunately, Snapchat does not reveal the specific mutual friend connections. It will only show the total number you have in common, not the names.
Snapchat likely keeps mutual friends anonymous for privacy reasons. But you can still use the total number as a gauge for how well you may know the user.
If you‘re very curious about the specific mutuals, you‘d have to ask the user directly once connected on Snapchat.
Why aren‘t any mutual friends showing up for me?
There are a few reasons why Snapchat may not be suggesting any mutual friends for you:
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New account – If you just recently joined Snapchat or have limited friends, you likely don‘t have many overlapping connections yet.
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Friends have private settings – Your existing friends may have turned on privacy settings that limit Snapchat from matching mutuals.
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Need larger friend networks – Try getting current friends to add more people on Snapchat. The bigger your combined networks, the more mutuals will emerge.
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Friends not active on Snapchat – The algorithm favors suggesting mutuals who actively use Snapchat regularly. Encourage your friends to engage more.
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Internet issues – Losing internet connectivity temporarily could impact friend suggestions loading. Try force quitting and reopening the app.
Be patient and keep building up your own Snapchat network as well as nudging friends to expand theirs. More mutual connections are likely to appear over time.
Can I share Snaps with my mutual friends?
By default, your Snapchat story and posts are only visible to friends you‘ve added directly. However, you can change this in Settings:
- Go to your profile and tap the gear icon.
- Select Privacy Controls.
- Under View My Story, choose Mutual Friends.
- Toggle on the Mutual Friends setting.
Now mutual friends can view your Snaps and Stories, even if you haven‘t added them yet. Keep in mind this means a broader audience beyond just direct friends sees your content.
Should I add ALL my mutual friends?
Just because you have mutual Snapchat friends doesn‘t necessarily mean you‘ll become great Snap buddies.
Before sending a request, consider if you remember or actually know the user in real life. Do you share any social history or interests beyond the mutual connections?
Friending total strangers solely due to mutuals can lead to cluttered contacts. Be selective in only adding mutuals you have an established connection with already.
Quality matters more than quantity when it comes to Snapchat friends. Only add mutuals who you want to share Snaps and Stories with regularly as part of your community.
Grow Your Snapchat Circle with Mutuals
Finding mutual friends is one of the best ways to expand your Snapchat network organically. The app makes it incredibly easy to identify and add relevant connections through your extended social circles.
But mutuals alone shouldn‘t be the sole reason you friend someone. Make sure to only add users you actually have memories and interests to bond over with.
This will ensure your Snapchat community consists of people you truly enjoy Snapping back and forth with on a regular basis.
Focus on quality over quantity and your Snapchat experience will thrive as you grow your social circle through mutual friends. Have fun Snapping!
