In the world of fast, disappearing snaps and instant connections, Snapchat friendships can change with a single tap. But what actually happens if you remove someone on Snapchat and later add them again? Will they know? Does Snapchat notify them? And can they tell something changed in your friendship status?
This guide digs deep into Snapchat’s friend system, notifications, privacy settings, and the subtle indicators someone might see when you remove and re-add them.
What Really Happens When You Remove Someone on Snapchat?
When you remove a user from your Snapchat friend list:
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They are no longer able to see your private stories (unless set to “Everyone”).
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They cannot see your Snap Map location (unless set to “Friends Only”).
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They may still be able to message you, depending on your privacy settings.
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You disappear from their friend list, but Snapchat does not send them a removal notification.
This removal is completely silent on Snapchat’s side. The only way they might notice is through indirect signs like disappearing emojis or lack of access to your stories.
If You Add Them Again, Will Snapchat Notify Them?
Yes Snapchat will send them an “Added you as a friend” notification.
This is the main clue that alerts users. Even though Snapchat doesn’t tell someone that you removed them earlier, the new friend request might raise questions like:
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“Why is this person adding me again?”
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“Weren’t we already friends?”
So while the removal is silent, the re-adding is not.
How They’ll See the Notification
They will see:
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A notification saying: “[Your Name] added you as a friend!”
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Your name under the “Added Me” section in their profile.
There is no mention of being removed earlier only the fact that you added them again.
Can They Tell You Removed Them Earlier?
Snapchat does not provide any explicit indication, but there are signs someone might notice:
1. Snapscore Suddenly Appears or Disappears
Only mutual friends can see your Snapscore.
If your score disappears and later reappears, it suggests you unfriended and re-added them.
2. Bitmoji and Cameos Change Visibility
Mutual friends see full profile details. Removing them temporarily hides that.
3. Delivery Indicators Change
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Instead of “Delivered,” your messages may show as “Pending.”
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After re-adding, messages start delivering again.
4. Friend Emojis Reset
If you had streaks or special emojis together, they may disappear depending on timing.
5. Private Stories Access Changes
If your “Private Story” badge disappeared and then returned, they could guess something happened.
While these clues don’t confirm removal, many Snapchat users notice the patterns.
Why Would Someone Remove and Re-Add a Friend on Snapchat?
Here are the most common reasons:
✔ To Reset Snapchat Algorithms
Removing and re-adding a friend can refresh:
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Chat glitches
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Streak bugs
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Broken emojis
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Delivery issues
✔ To Clean Up Their Friend List Temporarily
Some users remove people when they want a quieter feed.
✔ Privacy Adjustments
Changing who can view stories or location.
✔ Fixing Sync or Contact Errors
Friend lists sometimes glitch, especially after phone changes or data corruption.
✔ Accidental Removal
It happens surprisingly often when scrolling or trying to block someone.
Does Re-Adding Someone Restore Snap Streaks?
Unfortunately, no.
Even if you re-add them quickly, Snapchat does not restore streaks automatically unless:
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Both of you sent snaps within 24 hours
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Or you submit a Streak Restore Request (paid feature for some users)
Removing someone does not prevent you from losing streaks, so proceed carefully.
Does Removing Someone Delete Previous Chats?
Not immediately.
Chats stay unless:
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You or they have “Delete Chats After Viewing/24 Hours” enabled.
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They clear the conversation from their side.
Snapchat doesn’t delete chat history by default.
How to Check If Someone Removed You on Snapchat
If you’re on the other side and want to know whether you were removed, here’s how:
1. Check Snapscore Visibility
If you can’t see it → You may not be friends anymore.
2. Look for the “Pending” Message Indicator
If your message says Pending without delivery, you might have been removed.
3. Snap Map Visibility
If their location is gone and it wasn’t before that’s another signal.
4. Check Friend Emojis
Losing streaks or emojis unexpectedly may indicate a change in friendship status.
FAQs
Q1: Will Snapchat send a notification when you remove someone?
No, Snapchat does not notify users when they are removed.
Q2: Will they know I removed them?
Not directly but they may notice indirect signs.
Q3: Does Snapchat notify them when you add them again?
Yes, they will get an “Added you as a friend” notification.
Q4: Can they still message me after I remove them?
Yes if your settings allow messages from “Everyone.”
Q5: Do they see your stories if you remove them?
No, unless your story privacy is set to “Everyone.”
Q6: Does blocking work the same as removing?
Blocking is more extreme it:
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Deletes the chat
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Hides your profile
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Removes them immediately
Blocking gives no notification either.
Conclusion
Removing someone on Snapchat is a silent action they won’t be notified. But if you decide to add them again later, they will receive a standard friend-request notification. While Snapchat won’t reveal your past removal, indirect signs might make them suspicious.
If you’re doing it to fix glitches, clean your list, or adjust privacy, that’s completely normal. Just be aware that re-adding can raise questions.
