If you are a frequent Snapchat user and have several friends that you share snaps with, you may sometimes see an hourglass emoji next to their name in the chat tab. Unlike some other emojis in the app, this one has a specific meaning that you shouldn't overlook. Curious about what it is? Keep reading as we discuss what the hourglass emoji is and its meaning on Snapchat.
What does the hourglass on Snapchat mean?
Snapchat displays an hourglass emoji that looks like this ⌛ when your Snapstreak is about to expire. Since sending Snaps is Snapchat's iconic feature, the app encourages you to send Snaps to your friends regularly with Snapstreaks. You may already know that your streak appears as a fire emoji 🔥 and a number that tells you how long your streak has lasted.
The hourglass emoji acts as a warning sign to tell you that your streak is about to expire and that you should send a Snap to your friend as soon as possible to continue.
When you spot an hourglass emoji next to one or more friends' conversations, it's an invitation to send them a Snap right away. If your hands are full right now, you have about four hours before your streak ends. This is not an official number from Snapchat, as they do not mention how much time you have left when this emoji appears on your screen.
