What does LMR mean on Snapchat & Instagram?

LMR is a term commonly used on Snapchat, Instagram, and other popular social media platforms, but many users are still unsure of its meaning.

There are countless different terms and acronyms used widely across social media, with some being years old, while others have gained popularity recently thanks to apps like TikTok.

Snapchat and Instagram are two of the most popular social media apps out there, allowing users to share photos and videos with their friends and followers, post stories, and send direct messages.

On these platforms, you may have seen people use the term “LMR,” whether as text within a story they’ve uploaded or in a message sent directly to you. But what does it mean?

What does LMR mean on Snapchat and Instagram?

On social media, LMR most often stands for ‘Like My Recent.’ A ‘recent’ usually refers to the latest photo or video that someone has posted on Instagram, though it can also apply to posts on TikTok.

You may see people use this term in their stories, both on Instagram and Snapchat, often accompanied by a screenshot of the relevant post to encourage their friends and followers to give it a ‘like.’

However, LMR is not just used in stories. Someone may send you a message using the term to either just you, or a group chat, in order to ask you more directly to engage with their latest social media post. In addition to Instagram and Snapchat, you can also find it on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

In some cases, LMR can refer to other terms, like ‘Last Minute Resistance’ or ‘Land Mobile Radio.’ However, the former meaning is generally more common to see.

If you want to learn more about Snapchat, you can check out some of our other guides, including how to remove someone from your Snapchat best friends list and how to allow camera access on Snapchat.