Snap Map
Operator: Snap Group Limited (for users in Germany), United Kingdom
Map within the Snapchat app showing public community Snaps about places and events. Private friend locations remain separate.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Snap Map, the map feature in the Snapchat app.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Shows public images and videos from the Snapchat community about places and events. These can provide additional views of an incident.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Place name | Public community Snaps and Stories from the selected area. These are user contributions, not officially verified evidence of locations or events. | Self-reported |
Features
- View public community Snaps about places and events.
- Discover live Stories from the surrounding area or other parts of the world.
- Separately: see the locations of friends who explicitly share their location with you.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Maps & satellite imagery
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Worldwide
Dataset
Public Snaps and Stories submitted by Snapchat users. Coverage depends on available contributions; private location sharing is not part of the public research collection.
Access
Requirements
The Snapchat smartphone app and a Snapchat account. According to the current help pages, Snap Map is available only in the app. The former web address leads to the Snapchat home page.
Export
Unknown
Provider
Snap Group Limited (for users in Germany)
Country of establishment
United Kingdom
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Legal note
Limitations
- The map is currently available only in the Snapchat app.
- Public Snaps are selected user contributions and do not provide a complete picture of a location.
- Private locations are visible only when friends have chosen to share them.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Snap Map: official help
Snapchat Support · DE
Explains public content, places and separate location sharing between friends.