The green dot on Snapchat shows that a person was recently active. It usually stays for a few minutes after they were last online. But it may not always be accurate or show for everyone.
You can’t watch Snapchat stories anonymously in the app.
But you can try:
Turning on Airplane Mode before viewing.
Using a second account.
Trying some web tools (only works for public profiles).
To remove a friend on Snapchat, follow these easy steps:
Go to your Friends List (tap the Chat icon at the bottom).
Press & hold the friend’s name, then tap "Remove Friend".
Confirm by tapping "Remove"—they won’t be notified!
To look up a user on Snapchat, follow these simple steps:
Open Snapchat and tap the Search bar (🔍 at the top).
Type the person’s username or full name.
If they appear, tap "Add" to send them a friend request.
To permanently delete your Snapchat account:
Go to Snapchat’s account portal on a web browser (not the app).
Log in, click "Delete My Account", and follow the steps.
Your account will be gone forever after 30 days (if you don’t log back in).
In 2025, Shazam on Snapchat works like this:
Open Snapchat and press & hold on the camera screen.
When music plays, Snapchat will listen and show the song name (like Shazam).
A pop-up will appear with the song title and artist—tap it to learn more!
To make a sticker on Snapchat:
Take a photo or video in the app.
Tap the scissors icon on the right side.
Use your finger to draw around the part of the image you want as a sticker.
Snapchat will save it, and you can use it in future snaps.
You can also create fun stickers using Bitmoji by...
To deactivate Snapchat:
Go to accounts.snapchat.com.
Log in and click "Delete My Account."
Confirm by re-entering your details.
Your account will be deactivated for 30 days. If you don’t log in during that time, it will be permanently deleted.
To get a public profile on Snapchat if you're under 18:
Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon.
Go to settings (⚙️) and scroll down to “Create Public Profile.”
Follow the steps to set up your profile.