When you see the word "pending" appearing next to a message on Snapchat it means the app is having trouble delivering the message. You will also see a grey arrow appear next to word. This typically means you're not friends with the person that you're trying to send the message to.

Does pending on Snapchat mean blocked?

Usually when when you send someone a message or snap on Snapchat and you get the 'pending' arrow, this means that the other person has not accepted your message or friend request. However, it could also mean that the person has blocked you and does not want to receive any messages from you.

What happens when a snap is pending?

So, why does it say "pending" on Snapchat? The "pending" label means that Snapchat hasn't been able to send it. Unlike a generic error message, though, a Snapchat pending warning also means that the app will continue to attempt to sending until it's either received or you choose to cancel the entire process manually.