Key Points

Snapchat is experiencing explosive growth in India's creator community. Watch time on the platform has doubled there in just the last two years. This surge is driven by a major increase in both Spotlight content and the number of official Snap stars. The company is fueling this momentum with initiatives like Creator Connect, which aims to empower storytellers across the country.

Key Points: Snapchat Creator Growth Doubles India Content Watch Time

  • Total time spent watching content on Snapchat in India has doubled over the past two years
  • The number of official Snap stars in India has increased by 1.5 times since 2022
  • Spotlight content from creators has seen more than 4 times year-over-year growth
  • The Creator Connect initiative is expanding to empower Gen Z storytellers beyond metros
  • Delhi's event highlighted strong adoption in North India and Snapchat's growing footprint
  • Snap School mentorship program helps creators refine storytelling and maximize growth
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Snapchat sees strong momentum in India's creator ecosystem

Snapchat reports watch time doubled in India as Spotlight content grows 4x and Snap stars increase 1.5x, fueled by new Creator Connect initiative.

"India has been at the centre of our global creator strategy - Saket Jha Saurabh, Snap Inc."

New Delhi, Sep 26

Social media platform Snapchat on Friday announced it has strong momentum in India’s creator ecosystem, saying that total time spent watching content on the platform has doubled in the country over the past two years, reflecting the platform’s deep resonance with young audiences.

The performance is driven by surging content engagement, rapid growth in new creations, and a rising community of Snap stars, the platform’s premier creators.

According to the social media company, the number of official Snap stars in India has increased by 1.5 times in the past two years, highlighting rising demand for authentic creator-led content.

Meanwhile, content posted to Spotlight from creators and publishers has seen more than 4 times year-over-year growth, cementing Snapchat’s role as a hub for creativity and storytelling.

The announcement comes alongside Snapchat Creator Connect, a multi-city initiative empowering Gen Z storytellers.

With North India creators being so critical to India’s thriving creator ecosystem, Delhi was the latest stop reflecting strong adoption in the North and Snapchat’s growing footprint across India, Snapchat said.

“India has been at the centre of our global creator strategy, not just as one of our fastest-growing markets, but also as one of the biggest contributors to global content creation on Snapchat. These milestones are the result of deliberate, sustained efforts to build an inclusive and thriving creator ecosystem," said Saket Jha Saurabh, Director and Head-Content and AR Partnerships, Snap Inc.

"That’s why we’ve invested in initiatives like ‘Snapchat Creator Connect’, reaching creators beyond metros and into the heart of India, ensuring that diverse talent has access to opportunities and tools to grow," Saurabh added.

Snapchat hosted 'Creator Connect' here, bringing together leading creators, Snap stars, and industry stakeholders. The event featured Snap School, an education and mentorship program designed to help creators refine storytelling skills and maximise growth on the platform. Monetisation opportunities were also discussed.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Snapchat's focus on North India is smart - Delhi, Punjab, UP have so much creative talent. But I hope they don't ignore South Indian creators. Regional diversity is key for true Indian representation!
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Aditya G
The 4x growth in Spotlight content is impressive, but I worry about monetization. Many creators struggle to earn properly on Indian platforms. Hope Snapchat offers better revenue sharing than others.
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Sarah B
Working in digital marketing, I've seen Snapchat become essential for reaching Gen Z. Their AR campaigns with Indian brands like Myntra and Tanishq have been brilliant. Smart move focusing on creators!
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Karthik V
Snap School initiative sounds promising! Many young creators need guidance on turning passion into profession. Hope they include sessions on digital safety and dealing with online hate - big issues nowadays.
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Nisha Z
My younger sister is a Snap Star with 50K followers from Jaipur! The platform really gives small-town creators a chance to shine ✨ More companies should follow this tier-2, tier-3 city approach.

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