You cannot change the emoji Snapchat assigns to your streaks
Snapchat picks the emoji that appears next to a streak automatically based on how long the streak has lasted. You do not have a setting to swap it for a different one, and there is no menu where you can customize it. The emoji changes on its own as your streak gets longer — that is how Snapchat designed the feature.
What you can do is understand which emoji shows at which streak length, so you know what to expect as your streak grows. You can also restart a streak if you want to see a different emoji, though that means losing the days you have already built up.
Key Takeaways
- Snapchat automatically assigns streak emojis based on how many days the streak has lasted; the emoji changes as the streak gets longer.
- The fire emoji appears for streaks under 100 days, the 100 emoji for 100 to 999 days, and the crown emoji for 1,000 days or more.
- You cannot manually change or customize which emoji shows next to a streak in your settings.
- If you want a different emoji to display, your only option is to let the current streak end and start a new one with that person.
What each streak emoji means
The fire emoji is the standard streak indicator. It shows next to any active streak that has not yet reached 100 days. Every time you and the other person send snaps back and forth on consecutive days, the fire stays lit. If you miss a day, the streak breaks and the fire disappears.
The 100 emoji replaces the fire once your streak hits exactly 100 days. It stays there as long as your streak continues, even if it reaches 200, 500, or 999 days. The 100 emoji signals that you have maintained the streak for a significant milestone.
The crown emoji appears when a streak reaches 1,000 days or more. This is the rarest emoji in the streak system and shows that you and the other person have been sending snaps to each other every single day for nearly three years without breaking the chain.
Why Snapchat locks the emoji to the streak length
Snapchat designed the emoji system to reward consistency and longevity. The emoji changes automatically as a way to show progress — it is a visual marker of how long you have kept the streak alive. If users could pick any emoji they wanted, the milestone meaning would disappear.
The locked emoji also prevents confusion. Because every user sees the same emoji at the same streak length, you can glance at a friend's list and when ready understand how long their streaks have lasted without having to ask.
What happens if you want a different emoji
If you strongly prefer a different emoji, the only way to get one is to let the streak end. Once the fire goes out because you or the other person missed a day, you can start a fresh streak. The new streak will begin with the fire emoji again, and you will be back at day 1.
This is rarely worth it unless the streak is very short. Restarting a 50-day streak to see a different emoji means losing 50 days of progress toward the 100-day milestone. Most people keep their streaks going rather than reset them for cosmetic reasons.
How to check your current streak emoji
Open Snapchat and go to the chat list. Find the person you have a streak with. The emoji appears directly next to their name, along with the number of days the streak has lasted. If the emoji is fire, your streak is under 100 days. If it is 100, your streak is between 100 and 999 days. If it is a crown, you have reached 1,000 days or more.
You can also see streak information by holding down on the person's name in the chat list. A small menu will pop up showing the streak number and emoji together.
Streak emoji myths and facts
A common misconception is that you can change the emoji by adjusting Snapchat settings or by using filters. This is not true. The emoji is tied to the streak length alone and cannot be modified through any menu or setting in the app.
Another myth is that the emoji changes based on the time of day or how many snaps you send. The emoji only changes based on the number of consecutive days. Sending 10 snaps in one day does not speed up the emoji change, and the emoji does not reset if you send snaps at different times.
Some people also believe that deleting and reinstalling Snapchat will reset the emoji. It will not. Your streak data is stored on Snapchat's servers, not on your phone, so reinstalling the app does not affect your streaks or their emojis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my streak emoji to something I like better?
No. Snapchat does not allow you to customize or change the emoji that appears next to a streak. The emoji is determined solely by how long the streak has lasted and changes automatically as the streak grows longer.
What emoji will show when my streak reaches 100 days?
The fire emoji will change to a 100 emoji once your streak hits exactly 100 days. The 100 emoji will then stay in place for all streaks between 100 and 999 days, regardless of how much longer the streak continues.
How long does it take to get the crown emoji?
The crown emoji appears at 1,000 days, which is approximately 2.7 years of sending snaps every single day without missing once. You and the other person must both send at least one snap to each other every day for the entire period to keep the streak alive.
If I restart a streak, will it start with the fire emoji again?
Yes. Once a streak ends and you start a new one with the same person, it begins at day 1 with the fire emoji. You will need to reach 100 days again to see the 100 emoji, and 1,000 days to see the crown.
Does the emoji change at any other streak milestones besides 100 and 1,000?
No. Snapchat only has three streak emojis: fire for streaks under 100 days, 100 for streaks from 100 to 999 days, and crown for 1,000 days and beyond. There are no other milestone emojis in between.