What Does Pending Mean On Snapchat?

Written By Alex Cherry

If you’re one of the millions of people who use Snapchat every day, then you’ve probably come across the word “pending” in your conversations with friends. But what does it mean? 

It’s a simple conceptWhen someone sends you a friend request on Snapchat, it will appear as ‘pending’ until you accept or decline the request. You can find this status in the Friends tab of your profile page. 

In this blog post, we’ll discuss what pending means on Snapchat, as well as how you can make sure that your snaps don’t get lost in a sea of pending messages.

What is the Meaning of Pending on Snapchat?

Pending on Snapchat means that someone has sent you a friend request, but you haven’t accepted or declined it yet. This is different from the ‘Added’ status, which means that you have already accepted the friend request and are now able to send Snaps and view each other’s stories. 

But why would someone be pending on Snapchat in the first place? Well, when someone sends you a friend request, it will appear as pending until you accept or decline the request. This is because Snapchat wants to make sure that you are aware of the person who is trying to add you and that you are comfortable accepting or declining the request.

Once you have accepted the friend request, the ‘pending’ status will be replaced by an ‘Added’ status, meaning that you and this person are now able to send Snaps and view each other’s stories. You can also start communicating with them via text, voice, and video calls. 

How Long Does It Take for Snapchat to Go from Pending to Delivered?

When someone sends you a friend request on Snapchat, the request will appear in your inbox with a “pending” status. This means that you can choose whether or not to accept the request and add the person as a friend on the platform. Until you take action on the request, it will remain in a pending state.

However, when you send someone a message, and they accept your request, then the message will go from pending to delivered in just a few seconds. 

How to Get Out of the Pending Status on Snapchat?

If you’re in the ‘pending’ status on Snapchat and want to get out of it, there are a few steps that you can take. First, make sure that you have accepted or declined the friend request. If you have accepted the friend request, then the ‘pending’ status will be replaced by an ‘Added’ status, and you will be able to start communicating with this person on Snapchat. 

Does Pending on Snapchat Mean Blocked?

If someone sends you a friend request but doesn’t appear as ‘pending’ in your Friends tab, it means that they have deleted their account or blocked you. In this case, you won’t be able to accept or decline their friend request. 

Key Takeaways

  • Pending on Snapchat means that someone has sent you a friend request, but you haven’t accepted or declined it yet. 
  • If someone sends you a friend request but doesn’t appear as ‘pending’ in your Friends tab, it means that they have deleted their account or blocked you.
  • When you send someone a message, and they accept your request, then the message will go from pending to delivered in just a few seconds.