“Add by Mention” on Snapchat means someone was added to your friends by being mentioned in a Snap, Story, or chat. If a person tags your username and another user taps it, Snapchat can show that they added you this way.
People usually see this when they check how a new friend was added. It’s a common Snapchat feature for finding and adding people quickly, especially when someone shares a username in a post, message, or story.
Meaning & Usage
On Snapchat, “Add by Mention” means the app connected the add request to a mention of your username. In simple terms, someone found you through a tag or mention and then added you.
Examples
If a friend mentions your @username in their Story and another person taps it to add you, Snapchat may label that as “Add by Mention.”
Can anyone add me this way?
Yes, if your username is mentioned in a Snap or Story, other users may be able to tap it and send you a friend request.
Is “Add by Mention” the same as “Add by Username”?
No. “Add by Username” means someone searched for your username directly. “Add by Mention” means they found you through a mention or tag.
Why does Snapchat show this?
Snapchat shows it to help you understand how someone added you, so you can see where the friend request came from.
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