How do you know if someone is online on Snapchat?

Snapchat doesn't have a direct way to show if someone is currently online, unlike some other social media platforms that display "online" or "active" status. However, you can infer whether someone might be online or recently active on Snapchat through several indirect indicators:

### 1. **Last Active Status**

1. **Check Their Snap Score:**
   - **Snapchat Score** is a number that represents a user's total activity on Snapchat, including the number of Snaps sent and received.
   - **How to Check**: Go to the **Chat** screen, tap on the person's name to open their profile, and view their Snap Score. While this doesn't show real-time activity, a recent increase in their Snap Score might suggest recent activity.

2. **Recent Stories:**
   - **Look for Recent Stories**: If a user has posted a new Story recently, it could indicate they are active or have been online recently.
   - **How to Check**: Swipe right from the camera screen to view Stories. Check if the person has added a new Story.

### 2. **Snapchat Chat Indicators**

1. **View Status**:
   - **Pending**: If a Snap is marked as **Pending**, it means the recipient hasn't opened it yet. This doesn't necessarily indicate they're offline but shows they haven't viewed your Snap.
   - **Opened**: If you see that your Snap has been opened, it suggests the recipient has been online recently.

2. **Delivered Status**:
   - **Delivered**: If a Snap shows as **Delivered** but not opened, it means the person has received it, but you don't know if they are online at the moment.
   - **Read/Opened**: Once a Snap is opened, it means the recipient has seen it, which indicates they were online recently.

### 3. **Direct Messaging**

1. **Check Chat Activity**:
   - **Chat Replies**: If the person replies to your chat message quickly, it's a good indication they are currently online or have recently been online.
   - **Typing Indicator**: When you are chatting with someone, if you see the **Typing** indicator (three dots), it means they are actively using the chat feature.

2. **Activity in Chat**:
   - If you notice rapid responses or engagement in your chat, it could indicate that the person is actively using Snapchat.

### 4. **Stories and Snaps**

1. **Interaction with Your Content**:
   - If someone interacts with your Story or Snap, it indicates recent activity. For example, if they view or respond to your Story, it shows they have been online.

2. **Check Recent Interactions**:
   - Look at the recent interactions or who viewed your Story. If the person has viewed your Story recently, it suggests they are online or have been online recently.

### 5. **Notifications and Snaps**

1. **Snap Notifications**:
   - If you receive notifications for new Snaps or chat messages from someone, it implies they have recently been online.

2. **New Snaps**:
   - If you see that a person has sent you a new Snap, they were online to send it. The timestamp of the Snap can give you a clue about their recent activity.

### Summary

While Snapchat does not provide a direct way to see if someone is currently online, you can infer their recent activity through Snap Scores, recent Stories, chat interactions, and Snap statuses. These indirect indicators help you gauge whether someone might be online or recently active on Snapchat.