No, Snapchat does not notify the person if you unfriend them. However, they might notice through indirect signs like missing your Snap Score, seeing messages as pending, or losing access to your stories.
Quick Snapshot: What Happens When You Unfriend Someone?
Action | Effect |
---|---|
Notification Sent? | ❌ No |
Can They Still Message You? | ⚠️ Only if messages are open to everyone |
Can They See Your Snap Score? | ❌ No |
Can They View Your Stories? | ❌ No, if set to “Friends Only” |
Can They Add You Back? | ✅ Yes |
Will Past Chats Disappear? | ❌ No |
How Can Someone Tell You Unfriended Them?
Even though Snapchat won’t notify them directly, here are some ways they might notice:
1. They Can’t See Your Snap Score
Your Snap Score (the number of snaps you’ve sent and received) disappears for people who are not your friends.
2. Their Messages Stay Pending
If they send you a snap or chat, it will show as pending instead of delivered—unless you allow messages from “Everyone.”
3. They Can’t See Your Stories
If you had them on a “Friends Only” story setting, they won’t see your updates anymore.
4. They Don’t See You in Their Friends List
When they check their friend list, your name will be gone.

What Happens When You Unfriend Someone?
If you remove someone on Snapchat, here’s what changes:
- They won’t be able to send snaps or messages unless you allow messages from everyone.
- They can still see old saved chats but can’t interact with you.
- Your Bitmoji and Snap Score will disappear from their view.
- If you re-add them, past messages will not be restored.
Does Unfriending Block Someone?
No, unfriending is different from blocking. If you block someone:
- They can’t find you on Snapchat at all.
- All messages and snaps disappear.
- They can’t add you back unless you unblock them.
Should You Unfriend or Block?
It depends on your situation:
- Unfriend: If you just want to remove them without completely cutting them off.
- Block: If you don’t want them to find or contact you ever again.
How to Unfriend Someone on Snapchat
Follow these steps:
- Open Snapchat and go to your Friends List.
- Find the person you want to remove.
- Tap and hold their name.
- Select Manage Friendship.
- Tap Remove Friend.
That’s it! They won’t get an alert, but they may notice the changes.
Statistics on Snapchat Friendships
- Over 293 million people use Snapchat daily.
- 63% of users are between 18-29 years old.
- 1 in 3 users has removed a friend on Snapchat at least once.
- 40% of users prefer keeping their Snapchat list small and private.
What If They Ask Why You Unfriended Them?
This depends on your relationship. Some ways to handle it:
- Be honest: “I’m keeping my Snapchat more private.”
- Be vague: “I’m just cleaning up my list.”
- Ignore it if you don’t want to explain.
Wrapping It Up
Unfriending someone on Snapchat is subtle, but not completely invisible. They won’t be notified, but there are ways they can figure it out. If privacy is your goal, consider adjusting your settings or blocking them entirely.
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