“Added by mention” on Snapchat means someone added you after seeing your username mentioned in a Story, Snap, or Chat. In simple words, they found your profile because your name was tagged or mentioned somewhere on Snapchat.
People usually see this when a friend mentions them in a Story or sends their username to others. It helps you understand how someone found you, especially if you get a new friend request from someone you do not know well.
Meaning & Usage
On Snapchat, “added by mention” is just a note that explains the reason someone added you. It is Snapchat’s way of showing that your account was discovered through a mention, not by search or by scanning a Snapcode.
Examples
If your friend tags your username in their Story and another person taps it and adds you, Snapchat may show “added by mention.” It can also appear when someone adds you after seeing your name mentioned in a group chat or public post.
Does “added by mention” mean the person knows me?
Not always. It only means they found your profile through a mention. They may know you, or they may just have seen your name and decided to add you.
Can I stop people from adding me by mention?
You can limit who can contact you by changing your privacy settings, but you cannot always control how others mention your username.
Is “added by mention” the same as “added by search”?
No. “Added by mention” means they found you through a tagged name or mention, while “added by search” means they looked you up directly.
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