@samandcolbysn (Scary Stories) Snapchat profile picture

Scary Stories

@samandcolbysn

Chilling moments from around the internet👻

Mid-Tier Creator

577.5K

Subscribers

16

Spotlight Posts

246.0K

Total Views

15.4K

Avg Views/Post

Rank ≈ #459 of 4.2K Mid-Tier creators (top 11%) 2.7× the Mid-Tier median (217.6K subs) Updated Jun 9, 2026

@samandcolbysn Snapchat Account Overview

Complete Snapchat Spotlight analytics and performance data for Scary Stories

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn is a verified creator categorized as mid-tier. The account bio states that the content consists of "Chilling moments from around the internet👻." This account currently has 577,500 subscribers. The account has published 16 Spotlight posts. These posts have accumulated a total of 246,048 views. The average number of views per post is 15,378. Within this dataset, the viral rate, defined as posts exceeding two times the average view count, is 25.0%. The ratio of average views per post to the total subscriber count is approximately 0.0266. This figure represents the relationship between the 15,378 average views and the 577,500 subscribers on the account.

Account Classification

Account Size Mid-Tier
Verification Verified
Subscribers 577,500
Monetization Eligible Yes
Views per Subscriber 0.0x

Spotlight Performance Summary

Total Spotlight Posts 16
Total Views 246,048
Average Views/Post 15,378
Viral Rate (2x avg) 25.0%
Viral Rate (5x avg) 0.0%
Best Post Views 56,068

Platform Context

Across SnapDataHub's database of 200,000+ tracked Spotlight posts, the platform average is 80,493 views per post. @samandcolbysn averages 15,378 views per post, which is 0x the platform average. Among Mid-Tier creators, this places @samandcolbysn in the standard range for Snapchat Spotlight visibility.

Subscriber Growth Over Time

How @samandcolbysn's Snapchat subscriber count has changed across SnapDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

SnapDataHub has recorded 1 subscriber snapshot for @samandcolbysn so far. Growth charts unlock after the second snapshot — check back as we continue to track this account. Current subscriber count: 577,500.

Spotlight Views & Performance Analysis

Detailed breakdown of @samandcolbysn's 16 Spotlight posts

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn has a total of 577,500 subscribers. Within the analyzed dataset for Spotlight posts, there are 16 posts recorded. These posts have accumulated a total of 246,048 views. The average number of views per post for this account is 15,378. This figure is lower than the platform-wide average of approximately 80,000 views per post. Regarding viral performance, the viral hit rate for posts exceeding two times the account's average views is 25.0%. The viral hit rate for posts exceeding five times the account's average views is 0.0%.

15.4K

Avg Views/Post

246.0K

Total Views

25.0%

Viral Hit Rate

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist outlier viral hits.

4.8K

Median Views

33.0K

75th Percentile Views

56.1K

Top Post Views

Engagement in context: Across SnapDataHub's tracked corpus the platform-average Spotlight post earns around 80.5K views. @samandcolbysn's 15.4K avg is 0.2× the platform average — below platform median, which is common for newer or niche Mid-Tier accounts. Each post reaches roughly 1 view for every 37.6 subscribers — a strong subscriber-to-view ratio that suggests active rather than passive followers.

Per-Post View Trend

View count for each of @samandcolbysn's tracked Spotlight posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact view count and date.

Each data point is one Spotlight post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Spotlight, Decomposed

What @samandcolbysn's single biggest Spotlight had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top Spotlight post by @samandcolbysn

56,068 views

3.6× @samandcolbysn's average post · 11.7× the median post.

"Another Spotlight Snap brought to you by Snapchat"

49 characters

47s

Duration

Tuesday

Day Posted

15:00 UTC

Hour Posted

♪ Original Sound

Sound Used

Content Duration & Strategy

Video length analysis and performance by duration

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn has published a total of 16 Spotlight posts. The content consists of videos with varying lengths, categorized into three distinct duration groups. There are 4 posts with a duration of less than 10 seconds, 6 posts with a duration between 10 and 30 seconds, and 6 posts with a duration between 30 and 60 seconds. The average view counts for these duration groups are recorded as follows. The 4 posts under 10 seconds have an average of 15,596 views. The 6 posts in the 10-30 second range have an average of 18,638 views. The 6 posts in the 30-60 second range have an average of 11,973 views. When compared to platform benchmarks, the view counts for @samandcolbysn differ from the established averages. Platform benchmarks show that videos between 10 and 30 seconds average 92,271 views, while videos under 10 seconds average 73,282 views. Additionally, the platform benchmark for videos over 60 seconds is 56,699 views. Regarding audio usage, the account utilizes "Original Sound — samandcolbysn" across all 16 posts. No other sounds or music tracks are recorded in the provided data.

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4

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15.6K avg views

10-30s

6

posts

18.6K avg views

30-60s

6

posts

12.0K avg views

Average video duration: 23.9s. SnapDataHub's platform-wide data shows that 10-30 second videos perform best on Spotlight, averaging 92,271 views -- 26% higher than videos under 10 seconds (73,282 avg views) and 63% higher than videos over 60 seconds (56,699 avg views).

Top Spotlight Posts by @samandcolbysn

Highest-viewed Spotlight content

# Post Views
1 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #1 thumbnail Spotlight #1 56.1K
2 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #2 thumbnail Spotlight #2 43.0K
3 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #3 thumbnail Spotlight #3 40.8K
4 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #4 thumbnail Spotlight #4 33.0K
5 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #5 thumbnail Spotlight #5 28.6K
6 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #6 thumbnail Spotlight #6 15.5K
7 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #7 thumbnail Spotlight #7 5.4K
8 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #8 thumbnail Spotlight #8 4.8K
9 @samandcolbysn Spotlight post #9 thumbnail Spotlight #9 3.5K

Posting Schedule & Frequency

When @samandcolbysn posts on Snapchat Spotlight

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn has published 16 Spotlight posts during the analyzed period. The recorded average gap between these posts is 24.0 hours. On a weekly basis, the account maintains an average of 7.5 videos per week. The data identifies Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as the peak posting days for this account. During these specific days, the frequency of uploads reaches its highest levels within the weekly cycle. Regarding the timing of uploads, the peak posting hours in UTC are 13, 14, and 15. The current average of 7.5 videos per week results in approximately 30 to 33 posts per month. This monthly volume exceeds the Creator Rewards requirement of 25 posts per month.

7.5

Videos/Week

24.0h

Avg Gap Between Posts

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Peak Days

15:00, 14:00, 13:00 UTC

Peak Hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @samandcolbysn publishes at each hour of the day, across 16 timestamped Spotlight posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @samandcolbysn publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 15:00, 14:00, 13:00 UTC — highlighted with bold yellow bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @samandcolbysn hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

Sound & Music Usage

Audio tracks used in @samandcolbysn's Spotlight posts

  1. 1 Original Sound — samandcolbysn
    16x

Best Day of the Week to Post

@samandcolbysn's Spotlight performance broken down by day — best avg views land on Thursday

Day Posts Avg Views
Monday 3 21.6K
Tuesday 3 20.4K
Wednesday 2 8.3K
Thursday 2 23.1K
Friday 2 2.8K
Saturday 2 4.0K
Sunday 2 22.0K

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How regularly @samandcolbysn posts to Spotlight

16

Longest Streak (days)

93/100

Consistency Score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

106.7%

Active Days

Posted at least once

24.0h

Avg Gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @samandcolbysn's caption length correlates with Spotlight views

100.0%

Posts with Caption

49

Avg Caption Chars

49

Median Chars

49

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Views
Medium (40-100) 16 15.4K

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@samandcolbysn Estimated Snapchat Earnings

Revenue estimates based on subscriber count and Spotlight performance

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn possesses a subscriber count of 577,500 and an average of 15,378 views per post. Based on the tracking of 16 Spotlight posts, the estimated monthly Spotlight ad-revenue share is calculated to be between $10 and $31. This estimate is derived from a rate of $0.50 to $1.50 per 1,000 views under the 2025+ unified Snapchat Monetization Program. These figures represent rough industry estimates based on public subscriber counts and tracked Spotlight performance rather than actual realized earnings. The estimated sponsorship value for posts on this account is positioned between $4,620 and $8,662 per post. While these numbers provide a range for potential brand collaborations, it is noted that Stories ad revenue share and direct brand deals are typically larger income sources for established creators. The current data does not include the specific values for Stories ad revenue share or undisclosed Snap Star retainters. The account meets the subscriber threshold of 50,000+ required for certain monetization features. Under the Snapchat Monetization Program (2026) criteria, eligibility is determined by maintaining at least 50,000 subscribers, producing 25 posts per month, and posting on 10 days within a 28-day period. Additionally, an account must meet one of three specific performance metrics: 10,000,000 Story views, 1,000,000 Spotlight views, or 12,000 view-hours within a 28-day window.

Ad Revenue Share (Est. Monthly)

Based on avg 15.4K views/post — Spotlight only

$10 – $31

$0.50–$1.50 per 1K views under the 2025+ Monetization Program. Stories ad share is on top of this.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 577.5K subscribers (Mid-Tier)

$4,620 – $8,662

Industry rate for mid-tier creators

Snapchat Monetization Program (2026 Requirements)

Required (all three) plus any one reach qualifier.

50,000+ subscribers 577,500 -- Eligible
25+ posts per month ~7.5 posts/week (30/month est.)
10+ posting days in 28 (reach qualifier: 10M Story / 1M Spotlight / 12K view-hours) Data not available
Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on Snapchat's published Monetization Program rates and industry CPM benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. As of May 2026, Snapchat has paid over $650 million to 1.6 million monetized creators through its programs.

Key Insights & Analysis

Audience & Reach

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn is a verified profile with 577,500 subscribers. The account functions within the mid-tier category. Data regarding the account's website and specific category designation are not provided. The account records an average of 15,378 views per post. Across 16 Spotlight posts, the total view count is 246,048. The viral hit rate for content reaching two times the average view count is 25.0%, while the viral hit rate for content reaching five times the average view count is 0.0%. The views per subscriber ratio for this account is 0.03x. This metric represents the relationship between the total number of views and the existing subscriber base.

Key Takeaways

The Snapchat account @samandcolbysn has a total of 577,500 subscribers. The account's bio describes the content as "Chilling moments from around the internet👻". The account has published 16 Spotlight posts to date. These posts have reached a cumulative total of 246,048 views. On average, each post receives 15,37im78 views. The average duration for these videos is 23.9 seconds. The account maintains a posting cadence of 7.5 videos per week. The data identifies Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as the peak days for posting activity. Regarding performance metrics, the account has a viral hit rate of 25.0% at a level of two times the average view count. The viral hit rate at five times the average view count is recorded at 0.0%. The account is classified within the Mid-Tier account tier. No specific category is assigned to the account in the provided data.

Strengths

  • + Established subscriber base of 577,500
  • + Verified account with platform credibility
  • + High viral hit rate (25.0% of posts exceed 2x average)
  • + Posting cadence meets Creator Rewards threshold (7.5 posts/week)
  • + Monetization eligible (50K+ subscriber threshold met)

Opportunities

  • ~ Average views below Spotlight platform average (15.4K vs ~80K) — room to grow reach
  • ~ Optimize posting times around peak engagement windows
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with similar creators in the Mid-Tier tier

Frequently Asked Questions About @samandcolbysn

How many subscribers does @samandcolbysn have on Snapchat?

As of our latest data, @samandcolbysn (Scary Stories) has 577,500 subscribers on Snapchat. This places them in the Mid-Tier creator tier, which includes creators with 100,000 to 1 million subscribers.

How many Spotlight views does @samandcolbysn get?

@samandcolbysn averages 15,378 views per Spotlight post. Their total tracked views across 16 posts are 246,048. The platform-wide average on Snapchat Spotlight is approximately 80,000 views per post, making @samandcolbysn's performance significantly around the average.

How much does @samandcolbysn earn on Snapchat?

Under the unified Snapchat Monetization Program (launched Feb 1, 2025), @samandcolbysn's estimated Spotlight ad-revenue share is $10 to $31 per month (calculated at $0.50–$1.50 per 1,000 views — the program replaced the dead Spotlight Fund and pays substantially more per view than the old model). Their estimated sponsorship value is $4,620 to $8,662 per sponsored post. Stories ad share is additional and typically larger for established creators; brand deals and Snap Star retainers often dwarf RPM-based income for top creators.

Is @samandcolbysn eligible for Snapchat Creator Rewards?

Yes, @samandcolbysn exceeds the 50,000 subscriber minimum for Snapchat's unified Monetization Program. To fully qualify creators must also post 25+ times per month, post on 10+ of the last 28 days, AND clear one of three reach gates: 10M Story views OR 1M Spotlight views OR 12K view-hours in 28 days.

What is @samandcolbysn's most viewed Spotlight post?

@samandcolbysn's top-performing Spotlight post has received 56,068 views. This is 3.6x their average per-post performance.

How often does @samandcolbysn post on Snapchat?

@samandcolbysn posts approximately 7.5 videos per week on Snapchat Spotlight, with an average gap of 24.0 hours between posts. Their most active posting days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, typically around 15:00 and 14:00 UTC.

What type of content does @samandcolbysn post?

@samandcolbysn primarily posts video content with an average duration of 23.9 seconds. They primarily use "Original Sound — samandcolbysn" as their audio track. Based on SnapDataHub's platform data, videos in the 10-30 second range tend to perform best on Spotlight, averaging 92,271 views compared to 73,282 for shorter clips.

How does @samandcolbysn compare to other Snapchat creators?

With 577,500 subscribers, @samandcolbysn is in the top 15% of Snapchat creators tracked by SnapDataHub. Their average of 15,378 views per Spotlight post is within the standard range on the platform.

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This analysis is based on SnapDataHub's tracking of @samandcolbysn's Snapchat profile and 16 Spotlight posts.

Data collected and analyzed by SnapDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 9, 2026