Snapchat unveils major redesign with new three-tab interface

Snapchat has unveiled a major redesign, dubbed “Simple Snapchat”, at its annual Partner Summit in Los Angeles.

The new design aims to enhance the user experience by streamlining navigation and emphasizing content discovery and creator engagement. The redesign simplifies the interface by reducing the number of main navigation tabs from five to three.

The new tabs include Messaging and Stories, Camera, and a Reels-like Feed. The Messaging and Stories tab combines private messaging, Stories, and Snap Map functionality, while the Camera tab provides quick access for capturing and sharing photos and videos.

The Reels-like Feed tab showcases videos from creators, publishers, and media outlets, offering a streamlined experience for discovering and engaging with video content. This consolidation aims to reduce redundancy and enhance the overall user experience.

The redesign is driven by changes in user behavior and the need to compete with other social media platforms.

By simplifying the interface and combining features, Snapchat aims to make the app more appealing to users and improve content monetization for creators through its revenue-sharing program.