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Snapchat is a multimedia instant messaging app and service developed by Snap Inc. Originally focused on ephemeral, disappearing photo sharing, the app has evolved to include texting, video chat, picture sharing, group stories, and augmented reality features like Lenses and Filters. Its core functionality remains centered on direct, private messaging between friends, with content typically designed to be temporary. The platform is particularly popular with younger demographics and is known for pioneering the 'Stories' format, which was later widely adopted by other social media companies. Snapchat also maintains a Discover section for content from major publishers and creators.

Snapchat ranks #83 out of leading AI companies with an overall score of 2362.3 on SectorHQ's AI Leaderboard as of . The company has recorded

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AI-related events with -14% positive sentiment. Snapchat is a multimedia instant messaging app and service developed by Snap Inc. Originally focused on ephemeral, disappearing photo sharing, the app has evolved to include texting, video chat, picture sharing, group stories, and augmented reality features like Lenses and Filters. Its core functionality remains centered on direct, private messaging between friends, with content typically designed to be temporary. The platform is particularly popular with younger demographics and is known for pioneering the 'Stories' format, which was later widely adopted by other social media companies. Snapchat also maintains a Discover section for content from major publishers and creators.

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Score increased by 2339.5 points

Based on 7-day data • Currently rank #83

24h: -15.3
7d: +2339.5
Overall Score
2362.3
7-Day Events
0
Events
0
33 all-time
Last 30 days
Sentiment
-14%

Snapchat Ranking History

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Rank
Tracking since February 11, 2026

Hype vs Reality Analysis

Hype Score
What they say about themselves
10.0
Reality Score
What the community says
0.0
Hype Gap
Minor hype
⚠️
0.0
slight overhype
What They Say (Hype)
  • •vagueness
  • •product_launch event
What They Ship (Reality)
  • •product_launch event
Based on 20 events analyzed • Trend: stable • Confidence: 100%
Team & Products(5 products)

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Company Overview

Snapchat ranks #83 in the AI industry with 5 recent events tracked in the General AI category. Snapchat competes with 5 other companies in this space.

Market sentiment for Snapchat is currently cautious (-14% sentiment score).

Recent Activity

Big Tech's Ugly Duckling: An Engineer's Bet on Snapchat
general content
Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already | CNN
industry trend
UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
industry trend
UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
industry trend
‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support
industry disruption
‘Don’t pander to the tech giants!’ How a youth movement for digital justice is spreading across Europe
industry movement
EU lawmakers back plan for social media age rules - DW - 11/26/2025

Competitive Landscape

Snapchat operates in a competitive space alongside 5 related companies.

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Rank #80 • 1 events/week

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Rank #79 • 1 events/week

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This page has been enhanced with AI-generated insights based on 5 recent events and industry analysis. Content is updated as new events are detected.

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Why Snapchat Matters

Market Position

Snapchat is an **emerging AI company** (#83 globally), showing strong momentum and growth potential.

Activity & Innovation

With **0 events in the last 7 days**, Snapchat shows measured, strategic activity in the AI landscape.

What Sets Them Apart

**Tracked for significance**: Sector HQ monitors this company as part of comprehensive AI landscape coverage.

Who Should Track This Company

  • ✓Early adopters of emerging technologies
  • ✓Investors scouting high-potential startups
  • ✓Industry watchers tracking innovation trends
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Global Rank
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Events (7d)
2362
Overall Score
-14
Sentiment
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How Snapchat Is Ranked

Snapchat's #83 ranking is calculated using our proprietary algorithm that weighs three key factors:

1

Activity Score (50% weight)

Based on real events: GitHub commits, research papers, product launches, and community engagement.

7-day events:0
30-day events:0
Contribution to score:+0.0 points
2

Sentiment Score (30% weight)

Community perception from Reddit, Hacker News, and tech forums. Positive feedback drives higher scores.

Current sentiment:-14%
Contribution to score:+-4.1 points
3

Reality Score (20% weight)

Hype Detection: Marketing claims vs actual technical output. Higher reality = more substance than hype.

Reality score:0
Hype gap:N/A ⚠️
Contribution to score:+10.0 points

Final Score Calculation

Activity: 0.0 × 0.5 = 0.0
Sentiment: -13.7 × 0.3 = -4.1
Reality: 50.0 × 0.2 = 10.0
Total Score: 2362.3

Primary ranking driver: Reality (10.0 points)

What Could Move Snapchat's Rank

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Increase activity

Ship more features, publish research, engage communities

+5-15 ranks
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Improve sentiment

Better developer experience, clearer documentation, community engagement

+3-10 ranks