Maps are becoming more and more integrated into a range of apps every day. That’s why Snapchat Map works great as an integrative place where you can find friends, see the Snaps people have shared, and get the latest news on events happening nearby.
In this article, we will provide all the necessary information on how to use Snapchat Maps. We will also answer all your questions regarding its functionality.
How to View Snapchat Map on an iPhone
Snap Map is where you can find all Snaps posted by users from all over the world. You can use it to share the news, introduce people to local events, or anything else that’s going on in your city. To activate it you need to:
- Open your Snapchat app.
- Go to your camera screen.
- Scroll right.
How to View Snapchat Map on an Android Phone
Snapchat introduced maps to help people find each other and create stories about places and events. If you have an Android phone, here’s how to turn it on:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Click on your friend’s profile picture or Bitmoji and hold to see their profile.
- If you can’t find them that way, try typing their names in the Search box.
How to View Your Friends on Snapchat Map
Using Snap Map you can easily access your friend’s location if they have decided to share it with you. This is a great tool if you want to meet someone and need to find out who they are close enough to meet. Here’s how to see where your friends are on Snapchat:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Click on your friend’s profile picture or Bitmoji and hold to see their profile.
- If you can’t find them that way, try typing their names in the Search box.
If you or some of your friends are working or living abroad, Snapchat has created a new feature called “Friends Tray” where you can all share your travel experiences. Using Snap Map you will be able to see where everyone is and whether they have posted new Snaps.
How to View Snapchat Map Stories
As Snap Map has become an integral part of Snapchat, you can access it directly from your app with just a few taps. When you open the app, you will see a location icon in the lower left corner. Tap on it and the map opens and if you start zooming you will see the story circles. Tapping a story circle will open it and you’ll be able to see what people from all over the world are sharing.
Additional FAQ
Does Snapchat Automatically Update Location on Snap Map?
Therefore, your location is only updated when the Snapchat app is open. This means it won’t update in the background and if you’re sharing it on a map it will expire after a few hours of inactivity. You will be invisible to all your Snapchat friends unless you decide to share your location. These are your location options on Snapchat:
• Ghost Mode (You Only)
• My friends
• My friends, Except…
• Only These Friends
When it comes to location sharing, you can easily change this option later, or even decide to turn on “Ghost Mode” if location sharing is too much for you.
What is “Map Discovery” on Snap Map?
Easy! All you have to do is open the “Settings” button and decide to hide your location or make it available to some friends. If you want to be invisible, you can choose “Ghost Mode”. Here’s how to prevent location requests from appearing:
• Open your Snapchat.
• Tap on your profile photo and then the “Settings” icon in the upper right corner.
• Find “Who Can See My Location”.
• Turn off “Let my friends request my location” option.
Sharing is caring
While Snap Map is a fun addition to Snapchat’s myriad features, sharing everything you do with many people may not be the right call.
I hope you now have a clearer idea of what Snap Maps is and how it works. And once you know how to use them, it will be easier to decide how much of your life you want to share with others. How many friends do you share your location with? Do you like to follow what your friends are doing when you are not around?
Let us know in the comments section below.
