On Snapchat, a blue dot serves as an indicator that you have new messages from friends. Specifically, there are a couple of contexts in which you might see a blue dot:
Chat Screen: If you see a blue dot next to a friend’s name in your chat feed, it means that you have unread messages from that friend. The blue dot will appear next to their name until you open the chat and read the messages.
- Stories: A blue dot may also appear next to a friend’s name if they have posted a new story that you haven’t viewed yet. This indicator will help you keep track of which friends have new content for you to check out.
The blue dot is part of Snapchat’s interface to help users manage their communications and view content shared by friends, keeping interactions organized and up-to-date. Once you view the content (messages or stories), the blue dot will disappear, indicating that you have seen all new updates from that friend.
If you see a blue dot and want to clear it, simply tap on the chat or story to view what’s new.