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If you’re a regular Snapchat user, you may have noticed the ‘sent’ sign flashing after sending a message to someone. Here is everything to know about it.
Multimedia instant messaging platform Snapchat is known for its unique and ephemeral nature, allowing users to send temporary messages, photos and videos to their friends.
Over the years, the app has rolled out a number of features that have confused users, such as the popular Snapchat emoji, My AI, and the mysterious yellow and blue dots on Bitmojis.
Now, many Snapchatters have spotted the flashing or blinking ‘sent’ sign on the platform after sending a direct message and are wondering what it signifies.
Why is the ‘delivered’ symbol flashing on Snapchat?
The flashing ‘sent’ sign on Snapchat only serves as a visual indicator that the sent content has successfully reached the recipient’s account. Other words such as ‘received’, ‘opened’ and ‘new Snap’ also flash on the screen to indicate the action has been completed.
Back in October, users believed the rumor that the flickering effect meant that the recipient had opened the app on their phone and was actively interacting with it. However, that is not true.
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Misinformation spread when TikToker ashrhianna said in her video: “If you send someone a Snapchat message and it flashes as ‘sent,’ that means they are actively using use that application.”
Her clip attracted more than 2.6 million views, causing a stir in the comments section as viewers believed this claim. However, in contrast to platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, Snapchat does not provide a standard indicator to reveal when someone is actively online.
If you want to learn more about using Snapchat, you can check out some of our other guides here:
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