How do you know if someone ignored your message on Snapchat?

On Snapchat, determining whether someone has ignored your message can be a bit challenging, as the app doesn't explicitly notify you if a message has been ignored. However, there are several indicators you can look for to gauge whether your message might have been ignored:

### Indicators That Your Snapchat Message Might Have Been Ignored

#### **1. Check the Message Status**

Snapchat provides different status indicators for messages:
- **Sent:** The message has been sent from your device but not yet received by the recipient. It usually shows as a gray arrow.
- **Delivered:** The message has been received by the recipient but not yet opened. This is indicated by a filled-in blue arrow.
- **Opened:** The recipient has viewed your message. This is shown by a filled-in red arrow or a filled-in purple arrow, depending on whether it was a photo or video message.

**If your message shows as "Delivered" but not "Opened" for an extended period, it might indicate that the recipient has not read your message yet.**

#### **2. Review the Chat Screen**

- **No Response:** If the recipient hasn't replied to your message after a reasonable amount of time, it might suggest they are ignoring it. However, they could also be busy or simply haven't had a chance to respond.

#### **3. Check Their Activity**

- **Recent Activity:** If you see that the recipient has been active on Snapchat (e.g., posting Stories, updating their Snap Map, or chatting with others) but hasn't responded to your message, they might be choosing to ignore it.

#### **4. Observe Changes in Their Friends List**

- **Removed or Unfriended:** If you notice that the recipient has removed or unfriended you (e.g., you can't find their profile or view their Stories), they may be ignoring you.

#### **5. Look for Notification Behavior**

- **Message Notifications:** Sometimes, if someone has enabled notifications for Snapchat, you might see that they've received a notification for your message. If they don't open it soon after, it could be a sign they're not inclined to respond.

#### **6. Try Sending a Follow-Up Message**

- **Send a Follow-Up:** Sending a polite follow-up message can sometimes prompt a response. If you receive no reply to the follow-up either, it might confirm that your initial message was ignored.

### Important Considerations

- **Privacy and Timing:** People have different schedules and might not always respond immediately. They could also be managing their Snapchat interactions in a way that doesn't include responding to every message.
- **App Issues:** Ensure that there are no technical issues with Snapchat that might affect message delivery or status updates.

### Summary

To determine if someone has ignored your message on Snapchat, check the status of the message (Sent, Delivered, Opened), review whether the recipient has been active on the app, and observe any changes in your connection or interaction with them. Keep in mind that a delayed or non-existent response might not always mean intentional ignoring—it could also be due to various other factors.