Snapchat is a social media app that is popular with Gen Z users, so it includes some quirky features to attract a younger audience. It sees users share snaps, create Bitmoji and form special bonds with friends. The chat experience on Snapchat is one of the most exciting because of the extensive use of emojis. And one such emoji is the ❤️ (Red Heart) emoji, the most sought-after symbol of friendship in both Snapchat and real life. Keep reading to learn the meaning of the Red Heart emoji on Snapchat and how to get it.

Like real life, the red heart emoji on Snapchat symbolizes true friendship, meaning best friends. If you see a red heart next to your friend's name on your chat screen, you've both been each other's #1 best friends (BFFs, to be more precise) on Snapchat for at least the past two weeks straight. This means you've shared the maximum number of snaps, chats, stories and more with each other for two weeks.

Here it is important to point out that emojis on Snapchat change as your relationship with the other person develops. For example, you will see a yellow heart emoji on Snapchat when you are another user's best friend. However, you will receive a red heart emoji when you have been best friends with each other for two consecutive weeks. And finally, you get a pink heart emoji for maintaining the best friendship two months in a row. Check out the infographic below for complete details on Snapchat heart emojis.

Besides the red heart emoji, there are many other emojis based on your friendship level with others on Snapchat, each symbolizing a different meaning, such as Super BFF, Besties, BFs, Mutual Besties and many more. You can refer to our detailed guide on Snapchat Emoji meanings, where we have explained the meaning of different friend emojis on Snapchat.