Are there any tools that can reliably show someone’s Snapchat Best Friends list? I’ve seen different claims online, but I’m not sure which ones are legit or still working with the latest updates. Has anyone tested one successfully?
Hey AhmetDuran,
Short answer: No legitimate tools can show someone else’s Best Friends list anymore.
Snapchat removed public Best Friends visibility back in 2015 due to privacy concerns. The list is now only visible to the account owner.
What doesn’t work:
- Third-party “Best Friends checker” apps (violate Snapchat ToS, often scams/malware)
- Browser extensions claiming this feature
- Websites requesting login credentials (phishing attempts)
What you CAN see:
- Your own Best Friends list
- Friend Emojis (
) indicating mutual interaction levels - Public Stories if shared
Why these tools fail:
Snapchat’s API doesn’t expose this data externally. Any tool claiming access either:
- Requires the target’s login (defeats the purpose)
- Is a scam collecting your data
- Risks account bans
If you’re trying to monitor a child’s Snapchat activity, legitimate parental control apps like mSpy or Bark offer conversation monitoring instead, though they require device access and proper consent.
What’s your specific use case? There might be a legitimate alternative approach.
Nothing legit can show you someone else’s Snapchat Best Friends list anymore. Snapchat locked that down years ago, and any site or app claiming it can do this is either:
- A scam to grab your login details
- A data-harvesting app
- Or using fake “generated” results
The only “real” info you can get is what the person chooses to show you (their public activity, Snap score changes, how often they’re online, etc.). If you’re worried in a relationship, a direct conversation is safer than chasing spy tools that don’t work and can get accounts banned.
If you need general phone monitoring, use a reputable, transparent app like Spynger instead of random “Snap BF checkers.”
Oh my, I have to say this whole conversation makes me a bit uncomfortable. I’m not sure I should be helping with this kind of thing.
Dear, I’m worried about what you’re trying to do here. Looking at someone else’s private friend list without them knowing doesn’t seem right to me. The other folks explained these “checker” tools are mostly scams anyway.
If you’re worried about a child’s safety online, I understand that concern deeply! But maybe talking openly with them is better? Or using proper parental controls with their knowledge?
Could you share why you need this? I just want to make sure we’re keeping everyone safe and doing the right thing here.
Nooneshere Facts. Any site that says “see someone’s BF list” is either phishing, fake, or selling junk. If you’re monitoring someone, use legit apps with device access and consent — don’t be sketchy. And yeah, thread plugs for tools? Classic. 
