Search Snapchat without the app
Most of Snapchat is private by design. Creators and businesses can have public profiles, though, and those profiles and Spotlight videos are on the web. Search here to find them.
Know the handle? Open the profile
Public profiles usually open without a login when you go straight to the address.
What you can see on Snapchat without an account
Checked October 2026
You can find
- Public profiles of creators and businesses.
- Spotlight videos.
- Add links at snapchat.com/add/username.
You can't find
- Private snaps and chats.
- Personal accounts without a public profile.
- Stories shared with friends only.
How to find someone on Snapchat
- If you know the username, open snapchat.com/add/username.
- Search their name in quotes to find a public profile or a Spotlight video.
- Look in their Instagram or TikTok bio. People often list their Snapchat there.
Search tips for Snapchat
- Snapchat usernames are often different from other handles, so check bios first.
- Search a topic to find Spotlight videos about it.
Snapchat questions
Can you find someone on Snapchat without the app?
Only if they have a public profile. Personal accounts without one can only be found inside the app.
Can you watch snaps without an account?
Public Spotlight videos and creators' public stories, yes. Private snaps, no.