Snapchat

Originally called Picaboo, the multimedia messaging app Snapchat was created by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown as a way to pictures and messages that are only available for a short amount of time.
Snapchat's logo is known as "Ghostface Chillah" and was named after Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah. In 2016, Snapchat was renamed Snap Inc. and introduced the company's first product: smartglasses named Spectacles. In 2019, Snapchat was the fifth most downloaded app of the decade, and one year later, it acquired AI Factory, a computer vision startup.
Other features Snapchat is best known for include Snapcash, Memories, and their impressive collection of filters and stickers.
Snapchat Launch Date: September 2011
Most Followed Snapchat Creators:
- Kylie Jenner (36M)
- Kim Kardashian (26.9M)
- Khloé Kardashian (16.5M)
- Kendall Jenner (15.8M)
- Charli D'Amelio (13.8M)
- Addison Rae (13.6)
- DJ Khaled (13.4M)
- Selena Gomez (12.8M)
- Ariana Grande (12.2M)
- Loren Gray (10M)
How many active monthly users does Snapchat have? There were 347.3 million monthly active Snapchat users worldwide in 2020.
Is Snapchat owned by Facebook? No, Snapchat is still owned by Snap Inc. and its creators Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown.
Snapchat net worth: $50 billion
Latest Snapchat News and Updates

If You End up Receiving a Snapchat That Reads "GNS," Here's What It Means

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What Do the Blue and Purple Rings Mean on Snapchat?

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Here's How to Do Snapchat Polls Next Time You Have a Fun Question to Ask

Here's Everything You Should Know About Snapchat's Tap-to-Load Prank

Snapchat Is Finally Letting Us Change Our Cringe Usernames

This Snapchat Sticker Lets You Show How Hot or Cold It Is in Your Area

How to Block That Person Who Won't Stop Blowing Up Your Snapchat

If You're Popular Enough Already, Here's How to Turn off Friend Suggestions on Snapchat

Here's How to Permanently Delete Your Snapchat Account

You'll Find Snowmen Sprinkled Around the Map on Snapchat for the Holidays

If You’re Unlocked From Your Snapchat Account, There Are a Few Ways to Fix That

Not Everyone Is Proud of Their Snapchat Wrapped

Snapchat Year in Review Has Users Reminiscing About 2021 — the Good and the Bad

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Haleigh Hekking Has a Unique Connection to Her 'Action Royale' Character (EXCLUSIVE)

Snapchat Debuts New Tool to Help With Your Campaign

If You’re Trying to Peep Your Friend's Birthday on Snapchat, Here’s How to Do It

Attaching GIFs to Snaps and Messages Is Easy as Pie — Here's What You Should Know

Some Users Are Worried That Snapchat Deletes Accounts That Remain Inactive

If You Think Your Snapchat Photos Are Safe From the Legal System, Think Again

What Does "SU" Stand For? Here's Your Refresher on the Latest Snapchat Acronyms

On Snapchat, "WTV" Means Exactly What You Think It Does

Loren Gray Hopes Her Snapchat Series Makes Her Fans Feel "Less Alone" (EXCLUSIVE)

"SSB" Means a Few Different Things, but There’s a Specific Definition on Snapchat

Some Users Are Freaked After It Looks Like Snapchat Knows When They Were Born

The Social Media Acronym "MBN" Has a Rather Passive-Aggressive Meaning

Help! Snapchat Says My Credentials Don't Match Even Though My Password's Correct

Deleting Snapchat Doesn't Delete Your Memories Instantly — Get the Details Here!

You Can Now Get the 3D Bitmoji Avatar on Your Snapchat Profile — Here's How

Why Does Dream's Public Snapchat Have So Little Content on It?

The 'Fly on the Wall' Snapchat Stories Are About as Real As '1,000 Ways to Die'

Snapchat Has Been Crashing for Several Users — and an Update May Be to Blame

Snapchat Users Are Getting Blackmailed With This Rampant Scam — Here's How to Avoid It

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pennsylvania Cheerleader

Actress Dylan Gelula Talks "Breaking Stigmas" in Snapchat Series 'Everything's Fine' (EXCLUSIVE)

The Answer to Removing Someone From a Snapchat Group May Not Be What You'd Like

These Snapchat Emojis Are the New Best Friends List

Why Does Snapchat Keep Sending "Updating Messages" Notifications?

Snapchat Best Friends Is Back, but the Algorithm Is Much Different

This Cheerleader's Fiery Snapchat About Her School Made It to the Supreme Court

Is 'The Magic Show' on Snapchat Fake? Here's Why People Think So

Here's How to Get Rid of Bitmojis in Snapchat Notifications

Can Your Friends See Your Snapchat Spotlight on Your Profile? Kinda!

'The Magic Show' Snapchat Series Is Filled With Magicians and Content Creators

Players Want Snapchat's Easter Egg Hunt to Come Back for 2021 — but They Might Be out of Luck

Here's How to Edit Your Video With Snapchat's Video Filters

Dani Mathers Is 'Not Sorry' About Body-Shaming Backlash After Snapchat Scandal

Snapchat Releases 'Maps' Feature That Reveals Location Of Your Friends

The New Snapchat Maps Are Getting Everyone In Trouble

Girl Posts Cheating Guy's Conversation To Snapchat And People Lost Their Minds

After Accidental Snapchat Nip Slip, Chrissy Teigen Offers Apology--For Having Nipples

Man Uses Woman Snapchat Filter and Fools over 300 Men on Tinder

Did Your Snapchat Heart Emoji Disappear? Here's Why

Here's How to Share Reddit Posts to Snapchat

Rumors About Snapchat's Potential Shutdown Have Users in a Panic

Snapchat Co-Founder Reggie Brown Is Living Life Very Much out of the Spotlight

Here's Why Your Snapchat Isn't Working, and When It Will Be Fixed

Did Your Private Story Randomly Disappear on Snapchat? Don’t Panic!

Want to Try the Bear Voice Filter on Snapchat? Here's How

Snapchat Has Had to Remove Several Filters From its App After Facing Criticism

How to Slow Down Videos From TikTok Using a Snapchat Filter

This Is Why You’re Seeing Purple Bitmojis All Over Snapchat

Snapchat’s Cameo Feature Is Super Impressive (and Totally Bizarre)

Purple vs. Blue: There’s a Bitmoji Battle of the Sexes Happening on Snapchat

Some People *Really* Hate the Newest Snapchat Update

It’s Super Easy to Add Snapchat Filters to Your Zoom Calls — Here’s How to Do It

Some Snapchat Users Are Saying the Filters Artificially Lighten Their Skin Tone

Here's How to Achieve That Bald Head Effect on Snapchat

While No Direct Snapchat Application for Computers Exists, There's a Workaround

Yes, There’s a Limit to How Many Friends You Can Have on Snapchat

If You're Old and Lame, Then You Probably Don't Know What Ong Means on Snapchat

You Can Now Pin Friends and Convos to the Top of Your Snapchat Chat Screen

Snapchat’s Music Update Is Here (and Some People Already Have Complaints)

What Does a Yellow Dot on My Snapchat Profile Mean?

Snapchat Finally Has Public Profiles — Here’s How to Get One

There Could Be a Few Reasons Why Your Snapchat Score Isn't Updating

Snapchat Cameos Have Officially Become Our Favorite Feature

Snapchat Celebrates Halloween With a Spooky Map Update, but Some Are Unimpressed

Snapchat’s Update Took Away the Ability to Half Swipe and People Are Bummed

People Have Tons of Funny Ideas for Private Snapchat Story Names

Snapchat Message Stuck on “Pending”? We Might Have Bad News for You

"I Don't Really Believe in It, It's Just Fun": Snapchat's Horoscope Feature

Here's How To Get All the Birthday Love From Snapchat

Here Are the Reasons Why Your Snapchat May Be Locked Forever

Snapchat Running Slow? You May Need to Clear the App's Data Cache

The Kohl's Snapchat Filter Gives You $10 to Spend at the Store on Anything

Is It Possible to See Other People’s Best Friends Lists on Snapchat?

Here's Why "Subscribed" Comes up on Snapchat Instead of "Add Friend"

Want to Add a Private Story Link on Snapchat? Here's What You Do

What Does It Mean If Someone Sends You 'WSTM" on Snapchat?

What Does It Mean When Someone Asks You to “FAOTP” on Snapchat?

Want to Try the Snapchat Cartoon Filter on TikTok? Here's What to Do

Have a Dark Sense of Humor? You Might Like the 'Cause of Death' Snapchat Filter

Hey, Can Snapchat See Our "My Eyes Only" Snaps?

Does Snapchat Keep Logging You out of Your Account? You’re Not Alone

New Snapchat Trend Alert: The Pineapple Emoji Is Taking Over

You Can Now Use Dark Mode on Snapchat Without Having to Use Third-Party Apps
