To summarize, the grey X symbol next to someone’s name on Snapchat can mean that:
- You haven’t accepted the other person’s friend request
- You can remove the other person’s chat
- That person is not your friend on Snapchat
- That person has blocked you
If you want to remove the X symbol, either accept their friend request, remove them from your chat window, or send them a friend request.
Alternatively, ask them to unblock you
There’s more to be said about the grey X, though, so I recommend going over my guide below!
When Does the Grey X Appear?
The grey X symbol on Snapchat can appear for various reasons, typically related to friend requests and your friend status with other users.
Here’s a detailed explanation of what the grey X means and what actions you can take.
Reasons for the Grey X Symbol
1. Pending Friend Request
When you see a grey X next to someone’s name, it usually means that they have sent you a friend request, and you haven’t accepted it yet.
2. Not Friends on Snapchat
The grey X can also indicate that the person you’re talking to isn’t your friend on Snapchat. This symbol serves as a reminder that you’re not connected as friends on the platform.
3. Removed or Blocked by a Friend
If a friend has blocked or removed you, a grey X may appear next to their name in your chat list. This indicates that you can no longer communicate with them through Snapchat.
Actions You Can Take
Remove the Conversation
To clear up your active chats, you can tap on the grey X to remove the conversation from your interface permanently:
- Tap the Grey X: This will remove the chat from your active conversations.
- Confirm Removal: You may need to confirm that you want to delete the chat.
Add the Person as a Friend
If the grey X is appearing because you’re not friends, you can choose to add the person on Snapchat:
- Tap the Grey X: This will open options related to the conversation.
- Add Friend: Select the option to add them as a friend.
Recognize Blocking
If the grey X appears because you’ve been blocked, there’s no action you can take to communicate with that person unless they unblock you.
How Can I Remove the X Symbol Next to Someone’s Name on Snapchat?
To remove the X symbol next to someone’s name on Snapchat, you either have to accept/reject their friend request or send them a friend request, depending on the situation.
If the other person has already sent you a friend request, an X symbol will appear next to their chat name until you accept or reject the request.
If they haven’t sent a friend request, then you can remove the X symbol in two ways:
- Remove their chat completely
- Send them a friend request
In both of these cases, you’ll get rid of the X next to someone’s name, but one method also removes that person from your Snapchat account.
You can also ask the other person to unblock you on Snapchat if they’ve blocked you. But you’ll need to do it on another social media platform since it’s impossible on Snapchat.
If you have other questions about Snapchat symbols, comment down below, and I’ll reply as soon as possible.
Stay tuned for other articles about Snapchat and other social media platforms!
