How to find People Nearby on Snapchat?

Finding people on Snapchat in 2022 is not always easy, especially if you don't know their username or email.

However, with features like Add friends" You can easily find people on Snapchat.

" Add friends The "Find Users" feature allows you to find users based on mutual friends.

In fact, if you add person A to Snapchat and they are friends with another person B, person B will be added to your "Quick Add Friend".

However, this Quick Add has its limitations, as the suggestions of friends are not always relevant.

And if you want to discover and add people close to or near youYou can use the Snap Map feature which is based on your location.

In this guide, you will discover how to find and add people near you on Snapchat using their location.

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How does the Map work on Snapchat?
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Article updated at January 2022

How to find people nearby on Snapchat in 2022?

For find people close to you on Snapchat, you must use the Snap Card.

The Map allows you to search for people on Snapchat based on their geographical location.

On the Map you see many blue and coloured areas called "The Hotspots" .

These blue hotspots mean that 1 or more Stories are posted there.

So if you see blue around you and in your area, it means that other people here have posted a Story.

The life of a story is 24 hours, so it is possible that the person is no longer present in the area.

So remember to check the time of the Story before adding someone as they may have already left.

Finally, check the username (pseudonym) before adding it to see if it resembles the real name.

This is the step-by-step guide Mediaboss to find people close to you on Snapchat in 2022:

Step 1: Go to the Map and click on a blue area

Go to the map and click on a blue area

Open Snapchat > Map > Click on a blue area near you

Step 1 is to go to a blue zone (hotspot) near you.

To begin with, open the Snapchat application on your mobile or on your computer.

At start-up you will see the camera activated.

Bottom left in the navigation bar, click on the "Map" icon.

On the Map, you will see your location with your Bitmoji (remember to allow your geolocation in your phone settings).

For example, if you are in Disneyland Paris, your Bitmoji will be located there.

There you will also see your Friends located on the Map if they have been recently active or if they have not activated Ghost Mode (Ghost Mode).

On the Map, you will see several blue areas (Hotspots). They indicate high activity and Stories in that area.

To find people nearby, simply choose a hotspot near your Bitmoji on the Snap Card.

Let's look at the next step to see how to add someone close to you.

Step 2: Click on "View Creator" at the bottom of the Story

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Tap on "View Creator" at the bottom of the story

Tap on the "View Creator" button at the bottom of the story

Step 2: After tapping on a blue area (Hotspot), a Story appears.

You can check several points:

Look up to see when the story was posted. If it says "2 hours ago..." it means the story was posted 2 hours ago. If the story was posted more than 24 hours ago, then the day of the story will be listed (e.g. Wednesday).
Note the time of the Story as this can tell you if the person is still close to you or not. It is possible that if the Story was posted more than 24 hours ago, the person is no longer nearby.
Then click on "See the Creator to see the user name (nickname), first name or surname of the person.

Important: A person's Story is only visible on the Map if they have added their Story to Spotlight and Snap Map. If the person has not added it to Spotlight and Snap Card, the Story will not be visible on the Map!

This is the final step for add a person on Snapchat.

Step 3: Click on Subscribe

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Click on "Subscribe".

Click "Subscribe" to add this person as a Friend on Snapchat

Third and final step: after having clicked on "See the designerYou will see the profile of the person who posted the Story.

You will see the user name (pseudo), the name and/or the first name of the person.

Click on "Subscribe" at the bottom right to add this person to Snapchat.

Note that the "View Creator" button is not always visible. This is because Snapchat's algorithm sorts and selects which Stories to show on the Snap Map.

So even if someone has added their Story to their Spotlight and Snap Card, it is possible that your Story will not be selected by Snapchat and shown on the Map.

In this case, the Map does not always show all the Stories and Creators in your area.

However, the Map remains the best method for find someone close to you.

How does the Map work on Snapchat?

The "Map" feature on Snapchat uses the geolocation to show Snapchatters which friends are nearby.

The map can be accessed by tapping the Bitmoji icon and selecting 'Map' from the list of options.

The map will then zoom in on your current position and will show your status and that of other friends near you.

You can also see recent Stories from people near you by tapping on the blue areas near you (hotspots).

How do I search for someone on Snapchat?

To search for a specific person on Snapchat:

Click on "Chat in the bottom bar
Click on the icon "Add (+)". at the top of the screen
The "Add Friends" screen appears
In the top search bar, you can search for someone on Snap by enter your first name, last name, email or username.

Conclusion

Adding Friends on Snapchat is simple with the search and Quick Add feature.

The Snap Card is also a great way to find people near you on Snapchat in 2022.

However, you will notice that not all Stories appear on the Map. This is because they are sorted and shown by Snapchat's algorithm.

In addition to the Snap Card, Quick Add or synchronise your contact list with your phone are other ways to find people close to you.

Good research!

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