Like other social media apps, having only a few friends on Snapchat can be boring. When you have many friends on Snapchat, you can make Snapchat calls or chat with them.
Often, after installing Snapchat, you add several friends. However, of course, you realize not all interact with you; others send unsolicited snaps and messages.
At one point, you get irritated and want to remove these friends and only keep the relevant ones.
If you have accidentally added too many friends on Snapchat and want to remove most of them, this guide is for you.
Let’s explore the different ways on how to remove multiple friends on Snapchat.
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Can You Remove Multiple Friends on Snapchat at Once?
The short answer is no. Snapchat has no option for bulk-removing two or more friends from your account.
But it lets you remove one friend at a time from your friends list. Thus, if you are patient, you can un-add friends individually until a desired number remains.
What if you want to remove multiple friends? Well, you must delete your Snapchat account and start a new one containing only the friends you want.
So far, these two methods are the most common for removing friends on Snapchat.
I will discuss the steps involved in both methods, so you can decide the ideal one for you. After that, I will also discuss other methods that work.
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How to Remove Multiple Friends on Snapchat?
You can use any of these methods to remove friends from Snapchat.
Method 1: Remove Friends on Snapchat from Your Friend List
If you are using iOS or Android, here are steps to manually remove friends from the Snapchat friend list.
1. Locate the Snapchat app on your phone and open it.
2. Navigate to your profile in the screen’s top left corner.
3. Scroll the profile page until you see ‘My Friends’.
4. Look through the friends list to see the person you’d like to start with.
5. Tap their name and hold.
6. Tap ‘Manage Friendship’.
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7. Select ‘Remove Friend’ and tap the ‘Remove’ button.
You can repeat this process to remove five to 20 friends per day and remain with the friends you want.
However, if you can’t wait, proceed with the method below.
Method 2: Remove Multiple Friends on Snapchat By Deleting Your Account
This approach works best if you want to do away with friends without removing them individually.
It’s an easy and less offensive approach, as most people won’t take it personally once they can no longer find your account.
To delete your Snapchat account, follow these steps:
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Deleting a Snapchat Account on iOS
1. Open the application, head to your profile, and tap the gear icon to access Settings.
2. Scroll down until you find the Accounts Action section.
3. Tap the Delete Account button.
4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the deletion.
Deleting a Snapchat Account on Android and the Web
1. Open the Snapchat app.
2. Tap on the profile on the top left.
3. Tap on the settings icon on the top right.
4. Scroll until you see ‘I Need Help’ under SUPPORT.
5. Tap ‘Managing My Account’.
6. Go to the last option on the list: ‘Delete or Reactivate My Account’ and tap on it.
7. Next, select ‘How do I delete my Snapchat account?’
8. A new page will open. Tap on the accounts portal link that appears in the description text.
9. A new page titled ‘Delete Account’ will appear with a dark background and two fields near the end. Enter your username and password.
10. Click ‘Continue’.
Your account will be deactivated.
You have 30 days to reactivate your account and keep your friends if you change your mind. The account will be deleted permanently if you don’t reactivate it within 30 days.
11. Create a new account after 30 days and add only those friends you want.
You did it! Now, you have a brand new Snapchat account without the unnecessary friends you didn’t want.
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Other Not So Common But Effective Ways to Remove Multiple Friends on Snapchat
The above two techniques will help you remove multiple friends on Snapchat effectively. But there are other ways that work, as well. Let’s delve into them below.
Method 3: Hide Friends
If you don’t want the snaps or stories of some friends to show up on your chat page, you can hide them.
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Find your chat with the person.
2. Hold your finger on the chat.
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3. Tap on ‘Chat Settings’.
4. Click ‘Clear from Chat Feed’.
5. Tap the ‘Clear’ button and your chat with that friend will disappear.
Method 4: Block Them
Blocking friends prevents them from appearing on your chat page. It also stops them from contacting you.
Here’s how to block someone on Snapchat:
1. Click on your profile in the upper left.
2. Scroll the profile page unto you see ‘My Friends’.
3. From the friends list, tap and hold on the name of the friend you would like to block. Alternatively, you can type the name in the top search box.
4. Tap ‘Manage Friendship’.
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5. Tap ‘Block’.
You can also block someone by going to their profile page. Here are the steps:
1. Hold the friend’s name from the friends list.
2. Tap ‘View Friendship’.
3. Go to the top right and click on the three dots.
4. Tap ‘Manage Friendship’ and then tap ‘Block’ like in the above-mentioned approach.
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Method 5: Story Alert
Another way to ensure friends remove you is to take a video or snap and upload it as your story, informing your friends that you have a new account.
Explain that you want them to remove you as a friend so they don’t confuse your old and new accounts.
Most of them will remove you, and you can add new friends.
Method 6: Group Chat
Another technique to remove multiple friends on Snapchat is creating a group chat where you can add people you intend to unfriend.
After creating the group chat, send them a message saying you are sharing the last message on Snapchat and would like to stop using the account.
Also, inform them you would like to be removed as a friend.
How do you create a group chat?
Here are the steps:
1. Open Snapchat
2. Tap the chat icon next to the camera and the second option from the left of the bottom bar.
3. Click on the blue button on the screen’s bottom right
4. Click on the New Group option below the search bar to give the group a name.
5. Add friends to the group. You can add up to 100 friends.
6. Click ‘Chat with Group’ and communicate your intentions as aforementioned.
Method 7: Use Third-Party Tools
You may also opt for third-party tools to remove multiple friends on Snapchat. We will discuss three types of third-party tools here: the Snapchat friend remover app, the macro app, and the emulator.
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A. Use a Snapchat Friend Remover App
It is claimed that a Snapchat friend remover bot can delete all friends and messages on Snapchat, allowing you to create a new account and add new friends.
Here’s how a Snapchat friend remover tool works:
1. Open the Snapchat Friends Remover app.
2. Type your Snapchat account username in the provided username box.
3. Tap the ‘Remove Friends’ option.
4. Allow the app to process the request. The time taken depends on your Snapchat friends’ number.
5. After processing your request, you will see a link directing you to a page where you will start removing friends, one at a time.
6. Click the link to see your Snapchat friends with a ‘Remove’ button close to their names. Click on this button to remove a friend.
Repeat this step for each friend you wish to remove.
One of the tools that claim to help Android users delete friends on Snapchat is Unfriend Friends APK, which works on Windows, macOS, and Android. Like most third-party tools, this app isn’t available on the Play Store or App Store.
So, before downloading it, go to your phone’s settings > security > unknown sources. Next, tap OK when a popup appears.
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B. Use a Macro App
Remember, our first method involved removing friends one at a time and repeating the process until you have a specific number of friends out. The method works, but some people may find it time-consuming and mundane.
That’s where a macro comes in – to automate the process.
A macro is an app that lets you record an action you perform online and have the phone repeatedly replay the same action.
The most popular macro apps for Android are:
In our case, you use a macro to record a friend being removed from Snapchat. After that, let that macro repeat this process automatically, ensuring you don’t do it yourself.
The only shortcoming of this approach is that the app won’t know which friends you would like to keep or remove. So, it can go to your friends list and remove them individually without skipping those you want to keep.
But I believe this is a better alternative than deleting your entire Snapchat account, along with snaps, chats, stories, and everything else.
You can remove all friends and start reading the ones you want without losing other crucial data.
The best part? Some macros let you increase the speed of their operation, emulating taps on the screen faster than humans could.
Further, most of these apps don’t collect or share your data.
So, how does it work?
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How to Remove Snapchat Friends on Your Android Phone Using a Macro?
At the time of writing, the available macros work on Android phones, but there’s a way around using them on iPhones (more on that in a second).
Each macro is unique, but they work nearly the same: record screen activities and have these tools replay the same activities automatically.
Steps to follow when using a macro app.
1. Install the macro app on your phone
2. Open it and select a trigger, which may vary depending on the macro app. For example, if you’re using MacroDroid, you can select app launch as a trigger.
3. Select an action, which, in this case, are the steps involved in removing a friend from Snapchat.
4. Let the app record the process and stop it when done.
5. Replay it so the macro app can repeat what you did.
Most macro apps come with step-by-step instructions to help you run them, so check the directions provided.
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C. Use a Macro and an Android Emulator
If you don’t have an Android phone or don’t wish to install any of the aforementioned macro apps on your Android phone, you can perform the activity on your PC using an Android emulator.
Emulators allow you to install any app as long as it can run on Android. You just need to use the app’s APK.
The most popular emulators are Bluestacks and NoxPlayer. They are free to download and install.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Install an emulator, such as Bluestacks, on your PC.
- Install the Snapchat application within the emulator.
- Install a PC macro, such as Macro Recorder, that works on both Mac and Windows.
- Press record on the Macro Recorder to record your mouse movements and actions on Snapchat.
- Open the Snapchat app, load the friends list, and remove a friend using the method discussed earlier.
- Stop and review the recording. Rearrange actions if necessary.
- Press play to let the Macro Recorder repeat the action. Adjust playback speed and streamline inconsistent mouse movements.
- Now you don’t have to remove friends on Snapchat, manually.
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Disclaimer on Using Third-Party Tools on Snapchat
While third-party tools can get the job done, I don’t recommend prioritizing them to remove friends from your account as doing so violates Snapchat’s policy and may cause Snapchat to lock or ban your account.
Also, most of these apps need to be regularly updated, making them insecure to use. Thus, if you decide to use one, check out when it was last updated. Also, check the ratings and reviews from users.
Besides, some tools, such as the Snapchat Friend Remover app, require that you enter your Snapchat account login details, which can compromise your account and that of your friends.
Wrapping Up
Knowing how to remove multiple friends on Snapchat gives you more control over who to chat with. The easiest methods for removing friends on Snapchat include removing them one by one or deleting the entire app and creating a new one with the friends you want.
However, you can also try other methods, such as hiding and blocking unwanted friends. You can also create a group chat for all unwanted friends and let them know you won’t use the account anymore.
Additional methods include using a third-party tool, such as a Snapchat friend remover app, a macro app, and an emulator. But only use these tools as a last resort.
