Alex Ruben
How To Manage and Remove Multiple Snapchat Friends Simultaneously
If you’re trying to tidy up your Snapchat friends list, you probably noticed there’s no breeze way to delete a bunch of friends at once within the app. Yeah, Snapchat’s kind of stubborn about that. So, you end up doing the slow, painful thing — remove friends one by one. Not ideal, but it is what it is. This guide is here to walk through the process, plus throw in some workarounds and tips from real-world experience. After following these steps, your friends list should look a lot cleaner, even if it takes some patience.
How to Remove Snapchat Friends Without Losing Your Mind
Open the Snapchat App
First, get your phone out and start Snapchat. Make sure you’re logged into your account because if you’re not, it’s just a stuck app. Once it’s open, you’re ready for action. Sometimes the app needs a quick restart if it’s acting weird — especially after an update. That’s just how Snapchat rolls.
Go to Your Profile
Tap your Bitmoji or profile icon, usually in the top left corner of the screen. This takes you straight to your profile page. You’ll see your username, snaps, stories — and eventually, your friends list. If Snapchat is being a pain and not loading, try logging out and back in or force quitting the app.
Find and Access Your Friends List
Scroll down until you see My Friends. It’s under your profile info. Tap on it. Now, you’ve got a list of everyone you’re connected with on Snapchat. Not sure why, but sometimes this list loads slowly, or it’s glitchy. If that happens, restarting the app or clearing cache might help.
Remove Friends Individually (the only way Snapchat allows)
To get rid of someone, tap and hold their name. After a second, a menu pops up. Choose Manage Friendship (might be a bit hidden or just a little pop-up) and then tap Remove Friend. Confirm the removal — and poof, they’re gone. This isn’t magic; it’s just the way Snapchat does things. Be aware that once you delete someone, it can be a little weird to add them back if you change your mind.
Fun fact: On some devices or versions, this process can be sluggish. Sometimes it works a bit better after restarting the app or your device. And on new updates, Snapchat might tweak this flow, so stay alert for UI changes.
Repeat for Other Friends
Yup, this is where it gets tedious. You’ll need to repeat the previous step for each friend you want to remove. There’s no bulk button. If you have a long list, be prepared for some repetitive tap-tap. A trick some people use — make a quick list of who to keep first, then go through the whole thing. If you’re on a PC, you might try using an Android emulator, but that’s more complicated and not always reliable.
Workaround: Delete Your Snapchat Account Completely
If your friends list is huge and you really want a clean slate, deleting your account might be the easiest route. Head over to Snapchat’s account deletion page on a browser. Sign in, then follow the prompts. This wipes out everything — friends, snaps, chats. After a while, you can create a fresh account if needed. Of course, this is drastic, so only go this route if you’re okay with losing everything.
Pro Tips & Common Snags
- Keep a mental note or even screenshot of the friends you want to keep — deleting can’t be undone, and you’ll have to search and resend friend requests if needed.
- Sometimes, Snapchat gets buggy right after updates. If something isn’t working right, try clearing app data/cache or reinstalling.
- If you’re tech-savvy, you might use third-party tools or scripts, but beware — that could violate Snapchat’s terms and get your account banned.
Summary
- Uninstall and reinstall Snapchat if it’s behaving weird.
- Navigate to Profile > My Friends.
- Long press each friend and select Manage Friendship > Remove Friend.
- Repeat until the list is cleaned up.
- Or, consider deleting your account for a wholesale reset.
Wrap-up
Honestly, there’s no magic button for bulk deleting friends on Snapchat — at least not yet. This process can feel slow, but it’s the price of keeping your list under control. Some folks have had mixed results with app crashes or UI quirks, so if stuff isn’t working, a quick app restart or cache wipe never hurts. Ultimately, patience is king here. Hopefully, this helps a few folks dodge some frustration and get their Snapchat just a little more to their liking.