Snapchat’s ‘Snap Map’ Could Influence How Teens Use Other Social Media – SheKnows

If your teen is constantly glued to their phone, new data and interviews suggest they are probably on Snapchat. (And if they aren’t constantly glued to their phone … how?! Teach us your ways!) Snapchat announced this week that its “Snap Map” feature now has more than 400 million monthly active users, per TechCrunch . As of last year, the app as a whole had over 400 million active daily users, per Statista , so that is incredibly impressive that a feature that isn’t directly related to the social media platform’s primary purpose (sharing photos, videos, and messages with friends) has so much traction. Related story When Your Kid Has 2.8 Million TikTok Followers: Kara Mendelsohn on Parenting an Influencer Snap Map has come a long way since its launch in 2017. The feature was originally a way for users to see their friends’ locations via GPS tracking. Now, Snap Map has a “Footsteps” feature that lets users see how much of the world they have seen, and they can see local hotspots (including sponsored “Promoted Places”), which is exciting for travelers looking for recommendations. “Snap Map is one of the most used mobile maps in the world, and we’re
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