What are Snapchat Geofilters?
Snapchat geofilters are special overlays for Snaps that can only be accessed in certain locations. So, basically, they are pretty graphics that dress up a Snap. They're very similar to digital stickers, except they are actually built into the program. Geofilters change depending on where someone is when they take a photo or video, so the geofilters Joe Bloggs sees in Chelsea will be different from the geofilters you see in Camden Town.
Geofilters can be set globally and the map is increasing. They are available in the following regions:
- UK
- Europe
- USA
- Asia
- Canada
- S. America
- Caribbean
For more details, check the Snapchat Geofilter Map.
N.B. Contact information like URLs, hashtags, and social media handles are not allowed.
What are they used for?
Geofilters are often used by companies and businesses for corporate events and conferences, but they are also used by individual Snapchatters to commemorate all manner of special events such as weddings, birthdays, festivals, christenings, baby showers, or anything of the like.
How to Map a Geofilter
Geofilters only show up for users within a certain range. If you purchase a custom geofilter, that range is roughly 20,000 square feet or more. You provide the details about the area you want your geofilter to pop up within, and Snapchat will create a "geofence."
How to Find a Geofilter
Simply open Snapchat, click on settings (cog icon), select 'Manage', and make sure the 'Filters' box is checked, and thats it. After this, you just need to be in the right place at the right time.