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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 13:00 Startups Rising Hot

Snap Map’s new ‘Place Loyalty’ badges will show the spots you visit most often

If you’re in the top 25% of users who visit a certain place, you’ll see your ranking on the Snap Map and can choose to share it with others.

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