How to Delete Friends on Snapchat

Removing someone from your Snapchat friends list stops them from being a friend, but it does not automatically block them or erase saved messages from either account. You can remove a friend from their profile or from Chat; have the Snapchat app installed and sign in to the account you want to manage.

What You’ll Need

• A phone or tablet with Snapchat installed, or access to Snapchat on a supported device.
• Access to the Snapchat account and the friend you want to remove.
• An internet connection. App labels and screen layouts can vary slightly by device or update.

Step-by-Step

1. Open Snapchat and go to your profile. Tap your Bitmoji or profile icon in the top-left corner of the camera screen. If prompted, sign in to your account.
2. Open your friends list. Look for My Friends under the Friends section and tap it. If you do not see it, open Chat by swiping right from the camera screen, then find the person in your conversations. You can also use Snapchat search to find their username.
3. Open the person’s profile. Tap their name or Bitmoji. From Chat, tap their profile image or name to view their profile. Check the username and display name carefully, especially if several people have similar names.
4. Open the profile menu. Tap the three-dot menu, usually in the top-right corner of the profile. Depending on the app layout, this may be labeled as a menu or shown only as an icon.
5. Choose the removal option. Tap Manage Friendship, if shown, and then choose Remove Friend. Some versions show Remove Friend directly in the menu.
6. Confirm the removal. If Snapchat asks you to confirm, review the prompt and tap the confirmation option. The person should no longer appear as your friend. Repeat these steps for any other friends you want to remove.
7. Check your privacy settings if needed. Removing someone does not necessarily prevent them from contacting you or viewing content that is public. Open your profile, tap the settings gear, and review the privacy controls for who can contact you and view your Story. The exact labels may change as Snapchat updates.

Common Mistakes

• Choosing Block instead of Remove Friend. Blocking is a stronger action: it limits the person’s ability to contact or find you through Snapchat. If you only want to remove the friendship, choose Remove Friend.
• Assuming removal deletes the conversation. A chat may remain in your Chat feed after you remove someone. Removing a friend does not necessarily clear saved messages or delete content already visible to the other person.
• Expecting removal to hide public content. Public Stories or other content set to public may still be viewable. Review your audience settings rather than relying on friend removal alone.
• Removing the wrong account. Display names can be changed and may not be unique. Verify the username or profile before confirming.
• Looking only in the Chat list. A conversation might have been cleared from the feed, but that does not mean the person is still or is no longer a friend. Check My Friends or search for the profile.

Tips

• If you want fewer notifications without ending the friendship, look for notification or Story controls on the person’s profile instead of removing them.
• If you are unsure whether you want to cut off contact, remember that removing and blocking are different choices. Pick the least restrictive option that meets your needs.
• Review who can contact you and who can see your Story after changing your friends list. Privacy settings are separate from the friend list.
• If you remove someone by mistake, search for their exact username and send a new friend request if the option is available. They may need to accept it.
• For a cleaner Chat screen, use the conversation’s chat options to clear it from your feed. This is separate from removing the person as a friend.

Troubleshooting

You cannot find Remove Friend: Open the person’s profile, tap the menu, and check under Manage Friendship. If the option is not present, close and reopen Snapchat, then check for an app update. The wording or location can differ between app versions.

The person still appears in Chat: This does not necessarily mean the removal failed. Chat history and friendship status are separate. Check your friends list or search their profile to confirm; clear the conversation from the feed separately if that is what you want.

You cannot find the person: Search by their exact username rather than their display name. They may have changed their username, deactivated their account, blocked you, or changed what information is visible. Avoid removing someone based only on a similar display name.

The change does not seem to save: Check that your device is online, close and reopen the app, and try again from the person’s profile. If Snapchat is not responding, wait and retry later. Do not share your password or verification code with anyone offering to remove the friend for you.

You need to stop contact immediately: Remove Friend may not prevent all contact or visibility, particularly for public content. Use the profile menu’s blocking option if you want to block the account, and review your privacy settings. Report the account through Snapchat if you believe it is abusive or impersonating someone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will someone know if I remove them on Snapchat?
Snapchat does not generally send a direct notification that you removed someone. They may notice they are no longer listed as your friend or that friend-only content is unavailable.

Does removing a friend delete saved messages?
No. Removing someone does not automatically delete saved messages from both accounts. Chat content and friendship status are separate.

Can a removed friend still message me?
They may still be able to contact you depending on your contact and privacy settings. Review who can contact you, or block the person if you want to prevent contact through Snapchat.

Can I add someone again after removing them?
Usually, yes. Search for their username and send a friend request. They may need to accept it before you are friends again.

What is the difference between removing and blocking?
Removing ends the friendship but is not the same as blocking. Blocking restricts the account more strongly. Choose based on whether you simply want to change your friends list or prevent interaction.

Does removing a friend hide my Story from them?
It depends on your Story audience and privacy settings. Public content may still be visible, so check the audience settings for the Story you share.

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