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Snap Map, the innovative feature from Snapchat, has hit a significant milestone, surpassing 400 million monthly active users.
This achievement underscores Snap Map’s growing importance as a real-time social discovery tool, connecting people to their physical world in unique ways.
Launched in 2017, Snap Map has evolved far beyond its initial purpose of sharing friends’ locations and viewing public snaps. The feature now allows users to explore local hotspots, discover new places, and stay up-to-date with what’s happening around them, all in real-time.
Unlike traditional maps, Snap Map creates an immersive experience that helps users connect with their surroundings and plan meetups with friends easily.
Snap Map’s Growing Popularity
Snap Map’s success gives Snapchat a unique competitive edge over rivals like Instagram and TikTok, who do not yet offer real-time social discovery in the same way. Instagram has already been exploring a “Friend Map” feature, but for now, Snapchat’s real-time location sharing remains a standout offering.
According to Ceci Mourkogiannis, VP of Product at Snap,
“Snap Map is one of the most used mobile maps in the world, and we’re thrilled to see our community continue to grow.”
The platform’s integration with real-time features continues to make it an essential tool for users looking to connect with friends and explore new areas.
Brands Join the Snap Map Journey
In addition to enhancing the user experience, Snap Map has also introduced new ways for businesses to engage with users. The “Promoted Places” feature allows brands to showcase their locations on the map, making it easier for users to discover new businesses and for companies to drive real-world traffic to their stores.
As Snap Map continues to grow and introduce innovative features like “Footsteps,” which tracks users’ travels and explores the world they’ve visited, it’s clear that Snap Map is here to stay.
With its ability to help users connect with friends, explore new destinations, and discover local spots, Snap Map is becoming a central tool in the social discovery landscape.
