How to Tell If Someone Unadded You on Snapchat (6 Easy Clues)

People quietly disappear from Snapchat all the time. One minute you’re swapping goofy selfies, the next, nothing. And unlike when someone adds you, Snapchat doesn’t ping you when they kick you off their list. It’s subtle. Quiet. Sometimes weirdly personal.

But you can still figure it out. There are little signs I always check when I get that gut feeling that someone unadded me on Snapchat. Here’s what to look for and how to confirm it without guessing.

What Does It Mean to Be Unadded on Snapchat?

If someone unadds you, you’re still kind of there… but not really. It’s not the same as being blocked. You’ll still show up as a follower, but you lose a lot of visibility. Here’s what changes:

• You can’t see their Private or Friends-only Stories
• No more voice or video calls
• Their profile gets stripped down to the basics
• Your name is gone from their friends list, but you might still see them on yours

Weirdly enough, Snapchat still lets you message them. You can send snaps too. But just because it says “Delivered” doesn’t mean they ever actually see it. It just floats there, unread.

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Unfriended vs Blocked on Snapchat: What’s the Difference?

There’s a big difference between getting unadded and being straight-up blocked. Unfriending is sneakier. Blocked? That’s more final. Here’s how I break it down:

Feature / Action	Unfriending (Unadding)	Blocking
Visibility of Snap Score	Hidden from you	Hidden from you
Chat/Snap Status	Messages show as Delivered but remain unopened	Messages cannot be sent at all
Story Access	You can’t see private Stories (only public if available)	You can’t see any Stories
Friend List Removal	Only you are removed from their friend list	Both of you are removed from each other’s lists
Notification to You	No notification	No notification
Can You Re-add Them?	Yes, unless they decline	No, until they unblock you
Do They Still Appear in Search?	Yes	No
Previous Chat History	Visible unless deleted	Hidden/vanished completely

Signs That Someone Has Unadded You on Snapchat

Snapchat keeps things vague on purpose, which is fine until you’re trying to figure out if someone low-key unadded you. I’ve picked up on a few dead giveaways over time.

1. Camera Icon Turns Into an X

Normally, if you’re friends, you’ll see a Camera or Chat icon next to their name. That means you can send a Snap or pick up where you left off. But once that icon turns into an X, that’s a red flag.

The X could mean:

• You were never friends to begin with
• They just removed you

If you know that icon was a Camera before, then yeah… they’ve probably unadded you.

2. You Can’t Voice or Video Call Them Anymore

When I’m friends with someone on Snapchat, I always see that little phone and video icon at the top of the chat screen. But if they unadd me? Those icons vanish. Poof.

Even if your past chat is still there, the missing call buttons tell you everything you need to know.

3. Their Profile Looks Empty

A full Snapchat profile is packed with fun stuff: Bitmoji, birthday, Snapstreaks, Charms, even those goofy horoscopes. But when someone unadds you, that all disappears.

Here’s what I do:

1. Open Snapchat, swipe right or tap the Chat icon to enter the Chat screen.
2. Locate and open the conversation with the person whom you suspect has removed you.
3. Tap their profile icon at the top right to access their Snapchat profile.
4. If it feels bare, like you’re seeing a stripped-down version of their profile, that’s your clue.
   

4.  They’re Gone From Your Friends List

Just because someone shows up in search doesn’t mean they’re still your Snapchat friend. If you really want to confirm it:

1. Open Snapchat and tap your Bitmoji at the top left corner. This opens your Snapchat profile.
2. Scroll down and tap My Friends under the Friends section.
3. Search for the name of the person whom you suspect has removed you.
4. If nothing shows up? You’re officially off their list.
   

5. Their Stories Disappear or Get Moved

This one always hits hard. One day you’re watching their Private Stories. The next, nada. If you stop seeing them in your Friends Stories and they only show up under “Subscriptions,” that’s a red flag.

Or worse, they vanish completely.

6. Delivered Snaps Never Get Opened

Snapchat is sneaky. You can still send a Snap to someone who unadded you. It even says “Delivered.” But if days go by and it’s still not opened even though you see them posting Stories and being active, that Snap is just sitting there, untouched.

Bonus Tip: How to See People You’ve Unadded on Snapchat

Snapchat doesn’t give you a list of who you unadded, but there’s a workaround I use when I’m feeling nosy:

1. Open Snapchat, head to your account’s Settings and download your Snapchat data.
2. Once done, open the downloaded data folder, locate the “html” folder, and open it.
3. Find and open the “friends.html” file.
4. Scroll down to the Deleted Friends section and you’ll find the username of all the users you have unadded in the selected time interval.
   

What Actually Happens When Someone Unadds You?

Here’s what changes:

• No more private or Friends-only Stories
• No call buttons in the chat
• Their profile gets scrubbed down
• They’re off your Friends list
• Your Snaps and messages say Delivered, but never get read
• Your old chats still sit there unless one of you deletes them. But unless they re-add you, that’s pretty much the end of it.

Can You Re-Add Someone Who Unadded You?

You can, but it’s kind of a process. First, you need to remove them from your list if they’re still there. Then you can send a fresh request.

1. Head to their profile via the existing chat or by searching for their username.
2. Tap the three-dot button → Choose Manage Friendship.
   
3. Tap the Remove Friend. Now you can search again, tap Add Friend, and wait to see if they bite. If they accept, you’re back in.
   

Tips to Avoid Being Unadded on Snapchat

There’s no magic formula, but I’ve learned a few things that help:

1. Don’t spam people. Give them time to reply.
2. Avoid random or weird content unless you’re close.
3. Keep conversations real. Not every Snap needs to be a streak.
4. Respect people’s space. No pushing.
5. Don’t get clingy about Snap Scores or Streaks.
6. Match their vibe. If they’re barely responding, take the hint.
7. Post stuff that matters. Skip the filler.

Final Thoughts: Keeping Your Snapchat Connections in Check

It stings when someone unadds you, especially if it feels out of nowhere. But with these signs, you can stop wondering and just know. And hey, sometimes it’s a glitch. If you’re really not sure, just ask them. Nothing wrong with being direct.

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