Snapchat Plus (written Snapchat+) is Snapchat's paid subscription. It costs a few dollars a month and unlocks a set of extras - some genuinely useful, some purely cosmetic. If you are deciding whether to pay, here is an honest rundown of what is behind the paywall.
What you get
| Feature | What it does | Actually useful? |
|---|---|---|
| Friend Solar System (planets) | Shows where you rank in a friend's top 8 | Fun, not essential |
| Story rewatch count | See how many times someone rewatched your story | Yes, if you post a lot |
| Best Friends Forever (pin #1) | Lock one person as your top friend | Cosmetic |
| Custom app icons | Change the Snapchat icon on your home screen | Cosmetic |
| Streak restores | A few free streak recoveries each month | Yes, if you keep streaks |
| Post-view emoji | Pick the emoji friends see after viewing your snap | Cosmetic |
| Activity Indicator (green dot) | See which active friends are online now | Depends on you |
Who it is worth it for
If you post stories often and care about reach, the rewatch count and story view insights give you real information you cannot get otherwise. If you keep long streaks, the monthly streak restores alone can justify it. And if you are curious where you stand with friends, the planets are the headline draw - though that is entertainment, not utility.
Who can skip it
If you mainly use Snapchat to chat and send snaps, almost nothing here changes your day-to-day. The custom icons, pinned best friend, and post-view emoji are decoration. You also do not need Snapchat+ to be shown as someone's planet - a paying friend can see you as their Mercury or Mars without you paying a cent.
The bottom line
Snapchat+ is a "nice extras" subscription, not a must-have. Heavy posters and streak-keepers get the most out of it; casual users get mostly cosmetics. If the planets are what pulled you in, read how the Friend Solar System order works first - you might find you can see most of what you wanted without subscribing. For the green-dot feature specifically, the activity indicator guide explains exactly who it shows to.