Snapchat charms and achievements, also known as trophies, are fun ways to celebrate milestones and interactions with friends on Snapchat. Here is a guide on how to unlock and get Snapchat charms and achievements.
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What Are Snapchat Charms and Achievements?
Snapchat charms are icons that appear on friendship profiles and celebrate different aspects of your friendships on Snapchat. Some examples include:
- Astrology charms that show zodiac signs
- Friendversary charms that celebrate friendship anniversaries
- Milestone charms like 100 days of snapping
Snapchat achievements, also known as trophies, are earned by completing different activities on Snapchat. Some trophies you can earn include:
- Snapstreak trophy – Snap back and forth with a friend for 100 days in a row
- Express Yourself trophy – Use 5 or more creative lenses/filters in one snap
- Jetsetter trophy – Visit 5 or more Snapchat stories in Discover
How to View Your Snapchat Charms
To view your Snapchat charms:
- Open a chat with one of your friends
- Tap on their profile Bitmoji or icon
- Scroll down on their friendship profile page
- Your charms will be displayed at the bottom
You can tap any charm to get more details on the meaning behind that charm.
How to Unlock More Snapchat Charms
Snapchat automatically gives out charms based on your interactions with friends, but there are some ways to unlock more charms faster:
- Snap regularly with friends – The more you snap with someone, the more chance of getting charms
- Keep streaks going – Maintaining snapstreaks unlocks streak charms
- Share stories – Posting stories and viewing friends’ stories can unlock additional charms
- Update your profile – Fill out your Snapchat profile details to qualify for more charms
How to View Your Snapchat Achievements
To view your trophy case with all achieved Snapchat trophies:
- Tap your profile icon in the top left corner
- Tap the trophy icon near the top
- Scroll down to view all your trophies
How to Unlock More Snapchat Achievements
Similar to charms, achievements are automatically unlocked by using different Snapchat features. But you can unlock trophies faster by:
- Starting and maintaining snapstreaks – The longer the streak, the better trophy awarded
- Using creative lenses and geofilters – Unlocks Express Yourself and World Explorer trophies
- Viewing Snapchat stories – Watch stories in Discover section to unlock trophies
- Snapping frequently – Increase snap score to unlock trophies based on milestones
Here are some other tips for unlocking achievements:
- Tap and hold on the camera screen to identify new lenses to try out
- Browse the Discover section daily to find new stories
- Engage with Snapchat advertising to unlock special trophies
Tips for Unlocking More Charms and Achievements
Here are some additional tips to unlock charms and achievements on Snapchat:
- Engage with Snapchat daily – The more you’re on it, more chances to unlock
- Add more friends – Broader friend net increases chances
- Travel to new places – Can unlock location-based geofilter charms/trophies
- Join group chats – Opens up more opportunities for special group charms
- Check back often – New charms and trophies are added regularly
While Snapchat charms and achievements don’t have any functionality, they are a fun way for Snapchat to celebrate special milestones and interactions with your friends on the platform. Unlocking them simply takes using Snapchat regularly and engaging with all the features it offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Snapchat charms and achievements:
How often do new charms get added to Snapchat?
Snapchat adds new charms all the time, especially around major holidays and events. It’s a good idea to check your charm collection and friendship profiles regularly for new additions.
Can I lose a charm once I unlock it?
Typically once a charm gets awarded, it will stay in your collection permanently. However, there are some limited-time charms that can expire after a certain time period passes.
Why can’t I find the trophy case on Snapchat?
Snapchat removed the trophy case in a 2019 app update. Previously earned trophies weren’t erased, but there is no longer a dedicated trophy case section to view your total achievements.
Do Snapchat charms and trophies give me any special perks?
No, charms and trophies don’t unlock any functional perks within Snapchat. They are simply for fun to celebrate milestones with friends on the app. Think of them like digital memorabilia.
Can I display my charms publicly to friends?
No, charms and trophies on Snapchat are currently only visible privately to you when viewing your own friendship profiles and trophy case. Friends can’t see which charms or trophies you have earned.
