Snapchat Plus is a paid subscription, and there are a few commonly mentioned indicators people look for to infer whether someone might be using it. None of these are guaranteed, since Snapchat does not publicly disclose a definitive “Plus” badge for every user at all times, and some signs can be hidden or vary by app updates. Here are the typical signals people discuss:

• Profile badge: A star-like or special badge next to a user’s display name is often cited as the clearest indicator. However, this badge may be hidden or not consistently shown by all users or app versions, so its absence isn’t proof that someone isn’t a Plus subscriber.
• Story longevity: Snapchat Plus allows creators to extend the visibility of their stories beyond the default 24-hour window. If you see a story you recall is older than 24 hours still visible, some people infer the user might be a Plus subscriber. Note that story settings and resets can also affect visibility, so this is not conclusive.
• Replay behavior: Some discussions claim Plus users have additional controls around replays, but Snapchat’s official behavior on replays isn’t publicly documented for all user cases, so this is an unreliable cue.
• Bitmoji/profile visuals: There are claims that Plus users may have access to exclusive customization options (such as certain backgrounds or AI-themed visuals). This is not a reliable universal indicator since availability can vary and users may customize their profiles differently.

Important cautions:

• There is no official, public method to definitively confirm someone’s Snapchat Plus status from another account, beyond what they themselves display on their profile. Many of the signs are based on user observations and app behavior that can change with updates.
• People may enable or disable badges, or Snapchat may test features inconsistently across regions and accounts. Don’t rely on these cues for important decisions or assumptions about someone’s subscription status.

If you’re trying to understand whether Snapchat Plus features are available to you or someone else, the most reliable path is to check the app’s own subscription options or the person’s own disclosed profile details. If you want, I can help summarize recent changes to Snapchat Plus features based on the latest official announcements.