Want to find someone’s phone number from Snapchat? You may be checking the identity of a suspicious user that you’ve been Snapchatting with or considering alternative ways to connect with someone outside of the app. While finding a person’s phone number without asking directly can feel like a bit tricky, it’s not impossible. This article will introduce several simple and effective methods for you.  

Before getting started

Before diving in, you need to collect some necessary information on a Snapchat profile, including:

• Display name. Many people may use their real name (full name or first name) as the Snapchat display name, which can help identify them. 
• Username. Each Snapchat user has a unique username, often a combination of characters and numbers. This can be an important element in identifying a Snapchat user.
• Photos. Snapchat users with a public profile can add an avatar and background photo to the profile. Public profiles are viewable by anyone on the platform and allow users to share more personal information openly. You could take a screenshot of these pictures for a reverse image search. Rest assured, Snapchat won’t notify the user when you screenshot a public profile or story. 
• Additional clues. Pay attention to other details shared in their profile such as the personal description, social media accounts, or geotags. Or if you know any information from their Snapchat stories or conversations, like the person’s city, age, or school, mark them down as they can help refine your search effectively.

3 ways to find phone number from Snapchat

Snapchat doesn’t directly disclose the contact details linked to an account unless the user shares them publicly. However, you can still use a dedicated people search tool or do some manual search to find your Snapchat friend’s phone number. People who are active online leave digital footprints, making it possible to trace their contact information with the right methods.

1. Use a people search engine

People search engines are an online tool that can help you learn about someone you’re dealing with in everyday life. They work by scouring public data sources to create detailed reports of an individual. By searching a username, you may identify the owner behind that account and discover a variety of information like their phone number, email address, address, history, online profiles, and more.

BeenVerified is a trusted people search engine and our favorite among various similar tools. It excels at finding relevant information on a social media username and delivering informative and well-organized results.

To use it, simply enter the username on the BeenVerified search bar and click Search.

The search process can take a few minutes. Once done, you’ll receive a detailed report on the target username. It may contain the potential owner’s name, possible photos, phone numbers, emails, address history, profession, education, and other relevant social media profiles and websites.

If you already know the person’s full name and state, do a name search with BeenVerified. It could be more accurate and thorough than looking up a username, revealing the person’s contact, social media, and associated public records like criminal and traffic history and license.

FAQs

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Why are there multiple owners in the report? Which is the person I’m looking for?

It’s not surprising to see multiple owners linked to a username in the report. That’s because BeenVerified scans dozens of social media platforms and a username may be used by different users across various platforms. 

For example, if you’re looking for someone with the Snapchat username “james123,” it’s also possible that another person on Instagram or TikTok uses the same handle “james123”. They’re all considered the possible owners of that username. As a result, when searching for “james123” on BeenVerified, you’ll see multiple owners listed.

Usually, the most relevant result appears by default. You can also compare age, possible photos, address history, or professional or educational background to rule out incorrect matches. 

Besides, you can scroll through each possible match and click Search Person to get further details for verification. Sometimes you might see duplicate names in the list but they usually point to the same person.

The report lists several phone numbers. What does it mean?

People search tools like BeenVerified aim to compile as much relevant information as possible. That’s possibly why you see several phone numbers linked to the same person. The report could cover the person’s current and previous phone numbers and even the workplace phone numbers.

You can check the date range and phone type to determine the person’s primary contact. Newer numbers or those categorized as mobile or personal are more likely to be active. Additionally, you can filter by the area codes – those that match the person’s current location are generally more reliable.

What if no owner or phone number is found?

While BeenVerified boasts the depth and breadth of details, it’s not guaranteed to find everything. If someone intentionally hides their identities, whether by using fake or misleading personal details or keeping a minimal online presence, it can be challenging – and nearly impossible – to figure out who’s behind a virtual username.

Furthermore, younger individuals tend to have fewer associated records. And people who have opted out of people search services will not appear in the search results. It’s also important to note that people search tools are only applicable to the US, so the results might vary depending on the person’s location. 

Read more: Why People Search Sites Can’t Always Find What You’re Looking For?

If BeenVerified found the owner but didn’t give contact details, you could unlock the background report to see what comes up. Since services like BeenVerified primarily organize their reports by names and unique elements like date of birth, the background report may provide additional insights not available through a username lookup.

2. Run a Google search

As the largest search engine, Google allows you to access numerous online resources easily. While it may not always provide direct access to a phone number, it’s an excellent alternative if you don’t want to pay for a people search tool.

If the person’s Snapchat display name indicates their real name, you could look it up on Google, adding specific details like their city or state, age, or school. This approach might lead you to possible mentions of the person, be it a linked social media profile, a relevant website, or an online directory.

To further enhance your search, add the term phone number in your query e.g. “Steve Smith” Texas phone number. This will focus the results on directories or sites that are more likely to list the contact details you’re seeking. You can also wrap the name in quotation marks, telling Google to look for the exact phrase of the name.

If the display name doesn’t reveal much, the username might give you an idea of the person’s real name. For example, if someone’s name is Steve Smith, their username might be something like “stevesmith”, “stevesmith123”, “steve_smith”, etc. Even partial name-based usernames such as “stevesmi” or “stevesmi123” could point you in the right direction. Try to make an educated guess about the possible full or partial name. Then search it on Google along with any known details.

If the username seems to be a random string of characters and numbers, you can try searching the exact username on Google. Likewise, enclose it in quotation marks to filter exact matches. This may help you discover more of the person’s profiles using the same username, as it’s very common for people to maintain consistency across platforms.

Take advantage of Google Images

In addition to regular text searches, Google allows you to search by image. If you have a picture from the Snapchat user, whether it showcases their face or reveals hints about their surroundings, you could upload it to Google Images to search for the image source and similar pictures.

The tool may find other profiles where the same or similar picture appears or identify the place shown in the picture. Knowing the person’s location can facilitate a more targeted search, especially for common names.

3. Cross-check the username with other social networks

While Google is efficient in locating a variety of resources on the Internet, it cannot capture all content on social media sites. If you have a Snapchat username or know the user’s full name, it’s wise to cross-check it on the social media sites.

First, search the Snapchat username on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Given the similar user demographics and engagement style, there is a good chance you’ll find a matched account on these platforms. I’ve checked 10 of my friends’ Snapchat usernames and it turned out that 6 of them used the same handle on the aforementioned networks!

Alternatively, you can use our free Super Easy Username Search tool to save the hassle. It will automatically search for the Snapchat username across multiple websites, from major networks like Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest, to niche platforms like Spotify and GitHub. 

Once you find a match, verify that it belongs to the person you’re looking for. If confirmed, you could connect with them directly or scan the profiles and posts for clues about their phone number or contact. 

If you uncover more identifiable information like their full name or city, return to Google and search with full name + city/state + phone number. This might yield more extensive and specific results regarding the person’s phone number.

Wrap-up

The quickest way to find someone’s phone number from Snapchat is through a username search with BeenVerified. All you have to do is enter a username and it will identify the account owner and pull their phone number and other personal details. However, utilizing advanced data collection and processing, this type of service is often not free to use. 

If you don’t want to pay, manual searching on social media platforms or Google can also yield results. It will require some time and effort. You need to identify the username owner first, and it will be much easier to continue your search for their phone number.