Snapchat Scraps Simplified App Plan, Focuses on New Five-Tab Interface
Snapchat abandons its simplified app redesign, shifting focus to a user-friendly five-tab layout to boost engagement and content discovery.
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Snapchat Scraps Simplified App Plan, Focuses on New Five-Tab Interface Snapchat Scraps Simplified App Redesign: What Users Need to Know
Searching for why Snapchat canceled its simplified app update? Here's what happened. Snapchat officially announced during its Q1 2025 earnings release that it has abandoned plans for a simplified three-tab version of its app. Instead, the platform will shift focus toward a "refined five-tab interface," retaining familiar features like Snap Map and Stories. This decision addresses user feedback, especially from loyal Snapchatters who prefer easy navigation, robust content discovery, and a seamless social experience. Image Credits:KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP / Getty Images Why Did Snapchat Cancel the Three-Tab Redesign?
Seven months ago, Snapchat began testing a streamlined app design, removing popular features such as Snap Map and Stories tabs. The redesign aimed to simplify navigation by consolidating the app around three main icons: Chat, Camera, and Spotlight (Snapchat’s answer to TikTok). Howeve…