What does ๐ Lighthouse mean?
A lighthouse, the coastal tower that shines a beam to guide ships safely. It is one of the newest emojis, part of Emoji 18.0 in 2026, so many phones and apps may not display it yet. It suits coastal trips, seaside walks and maritime themes. Figuratively, it can stand for guidance, hope or a person who helps you find your way through rough times.
๐ Lighthouse is an emoji from the Travel & Places category (water transport), added in Emoji 18.0 in 2026. It is one of the newest emojis, so older phones and computers may not display it until they get a system update.
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๐ Lighthouse on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Lighthouse looks on each platform.
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How do I copy and paste the Lighthouse emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and ๐ is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone.
When was the Lighthouse emoji added?
๐ Lighthouse was added in Emoji 18.0, released in 2026. Because it is so new, it only shows up on devices with the latest system updates; older devices may show an empty box instead.
Why does ๐ look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Lighthouse. The underlying code (U+1F6D9) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their deviceโs style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.