How to Hide Recent Friends on Snapchat
Snapchat is a popular social media platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and messages with friends. One of the features that users often find useful is the ability to hide recent friends from their Snapchat profile. This can be helpful for privacy reasons or simply to keep your profile looking cleaner. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to hide recent friends on Snapchat.
Step 1: Open Snapchat
The first step is to open the Snapchat app on your smartphone. If you haven’t already downloaded the app, you can find it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: Go to Your Profile
Once you have the app open, swipe right to access your profile. You will see your profile picture, username, and other information.
Step 3: Tap on the Gear Icon
On the top right corner of your profile screen, you will see a gear icon. Tap on it to access the app’s settings.
Step 4: Select “Who Can See My Friends?”
Scroll down the settings menu until you find the option “Who Can See My Friends?”. Tap on it to expand the menu.
Step 5: Choose “No One”
In the expanded menu, you will see several options. To hide recent friends, select “No One”. This will prevent anyone from seeing your recent friends on your profile.
Step 6: Save Changes
After selecting “No One”, tap on the checkmark or save button to save the changes. Your recent friends will now be hidden from your profile.
Alternative Method: Hide Individual Friends
If you want to hide specific friends instead of all recent friends, you can do so by following these steps:
Step 1: Go to Your Profile
Swipe right to access your profile as described in Step 2.
Step 2: Tap on the Friends Tab
Below your profile picture, you will see a tab labeled “Friends”. Tap on it to view your friend list.
Step 3: Tap on the Friend’s Name
Find the friend you want to hide from your recent friends list and tap on their name.
Step 4: Select “Edit”
On the friend’s profile screen, you will see an option to edit their settings. Tap on “Edit” to make changes.
Step 5: Uncheck “Show This Person in My Friends List”
In the edit menu, you will find an option labeled “Show This Person in My Friends List”. Uncheck this option to hide the friend from your recent friends list.
Step 6: Save Changes
After unchecking the option, tap on the checkmark or save button to save the changes. The friend will now be hidden from your recent friends list.
By following these steps, you can easily hide recent friends on Snapchat and maintain your privacy or keep your profile looking organized.
