You can tell if someone is active on Snapchat without checking their location.

Instead of relying on location, you can determine their online status by observing their activity on the app.

Here are five quick ways to check if someone is active on Snapchat without their location:

1. Check Their Snap Score

You can tell if someone is active on Snapchat by monitoring their Snap Score. If the score increases, it means they are sending and receiving snaps.

How to check their Snap Score:

• Tap on their avatar to open their profile.
• Below their avatar, you’ll see details like their birthday, mutual streaks, and a ghost emoji with numbers (Snap Score).
• Watch this number—if it changes, they’ve been active on Snapchat but are not interacting with you.

2. Check Their Stories

A quick way to see if someone was recently active on Snapchat is by checking if they’ve posted a story.

How to check:

• Open Snapchat and look for a blue circle around their profile picture in chats or on their profile. This means they’ve posted a story (unless it’s private).
• If their story is hidden from you, check their Instagram or Facebook to see if they’re active there.
• Ask a mutual friend if they can see their stories or activity on other platforms.

3. Check for the Green Dot

One of the easiest ways to tell if someone is active on Snapchat is by looking for the green dot next to their avatar.

How it works:

• If you see a green dot on their profile, it means they’re currently active.
• However, many users disable their active status, so if there’s no green dot, they may still be online but have hidden their activity.

4. Send a Mysterious or Blank Message

To check if someone is active, send them a message that grabs their attention.

How to do it:

• Instead of a regular message, use a blank symbol (you can copy one from Compart.com) and send it in the chat.
• If they half-swipe to peek at the message or open it, they’re active.
• You can also send curiosity-driven messages like:
  • “Guess what?”
  • “Have you heard?”
  • “I need to tell you something important.”

These types of messages often get a response, letting you know if they’re online.

5. Create a New Account and Add Them

If someone is ignoring your messages, you can check if they’re active by adding them to a new Snapchat account.

How to do it:

• Create a new Snapchat account with different details.
• Send them a friend request and see if they accept it.
• If they ignore your original account but accept the new one, they’re active but avoiding you.

⚠ Note: This method doesn’t work if they only add people they know or if they suspect it’s you. Avoid using the same avatar or details.

How to Tell if Someone is Active on Snapchat Using Their Location

You can check if someone is active on Snapchat by looking at their Snap Map location.

Steps to check:

1. Open their profile and scroll down to the Snap Map section.
2. If they have shared their location and have location services enabled, you will see their real-time movements when they use Snapchat.
3. The Snap Map also shows their last active time and location unless they are in Ghost Mode (which hides their location).

Additional Tips:

• If their Bitmoji disappears or doesn’t update, Snapchat may be glitching. Try clearing the cache or reinstalling the app to refresh it.
• If they were recently active, their Bitmoji may show activities like eating, driving, listening to music, or even flying.

How to Know if Someone Checked Your Location on Snapchat

Snapchat does not notify you when someone views your location, but you can make an educated guess based on their behavior.

Ways to tell:

1. Start a Conversation – Ask indirect questions to see if they know your whereabouts.
   • “Guess where I am right now—no cheating!”
   • “Wanna play Truth or Dare? Try to guess this place!”
2. Post a Story – Share a snap from your location and see if they quickly view or react to it.
3. Send a Snap – Send a snap from your location and casually ask, “Do you know where this is? I need help.” If they recognize it, they might have checked your location.

Conclusion: How to Tell if Someone is Active on Snapchat

You can check if someone is active by looking at their Snap Score, Live Location, and Stories. If they use Ghost Mode or disable their active status, try sending a mysterious message to see if they open it.

Snapchat lets users half-swipe to preview messages without fully opening them, so don’t overthink it. Enjoy your conversations and don’t stress too much!