💯Top 100 most popular emojis (2026)

Grinning Face

A round yellow face with a wide grin that shows the top row of teeth and cheerful open eyes. It is the most straightforward way to say you are happy,...

Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes

Teeth fully on show and eyes squeezed into crescents, this face beams from ear to ear. Often it signals pride or giddy excitement, such as passing a t...

Grinning Face with Sweat

A happy grin paired with a single bead of sweat captures the feeling of a narrow escape. It covers nervous laughter, awkward moments and “phew, that w...

Rolling on the Floor Laughing

Tipped on its side with tears flying, this face looks like it has literally fallen over laughing. It is the emoji version of ROFL, saved for jokes tha...

Face with Tears of Joy

Laughing so hard that tears stream from both eyes, this is one of the most widely used emojis of all time, and Oxford Dictionaries even named it its 2...

Slightly Smiling Face

A small, closed-mouth smile on an otherwise calm face. On paper it is the most neutral of the positive emojis, handy for polite replies, quick acknowl...

Upside-Down Face

Flipped on its head, the familiar smile becomes something stranger and more ironic. The upside-down face is the go-to symbol for sarcasm, silliness an...

Melting Face

A smiling face slowly sliding into a puddle, added to the emoji set in 2021. It captures feelings so overwhelming that you want to dissolve: embarrass...

Winking Face

One eye closed and a small smile: the classic wink. It signals that something should not be taken entirely seriously, whether that is a joke, a playfu...

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Eyes closed in happy curves, cheeks gently flushed and a soft smile: this face radiates warm, sincere contentment. It suits thank-yous, compliments an...

Smiling Face with Halo

A smiling face crowned with a halo stands for innocence and good behavior. Senders use it to say they have been on their best behavior, to express fee...

Smiling Face with Hearts

A blissful smile surrounded by little floating hearts. It describes the warm, fuzzy glow of feeling loved and adored, or of adoring someone right back...

Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes

Hearts replace the eyes on this grinning face, the universal sign of being smitten. It says “I love this” or “I love you” with real enthusiasm, whethe...

Smiling Face

One of the oldest smileys around, this character existed as a text symbol long before modern emoji, which is why some apps still show it as a small bl...

Smiling Face with Tear

A smile with a single tear rolling down the cheek captures feelings that are happy and sad at once. It can mean being touched or grateful, proud to th...

Face Savoring Food

Smiling while licking its lips, this face is clearly tasting something delicious. It is the standard reaction to good food: a tasty dinner, a sudden c...

Winking Face with Tongue

Winking and sticking out its tongue at the same time, this face is pure mischief. It means you are joking, being silly or in a wild party mood, and it...

Squinting Face with Tongue

Eyes squeezed shut and tongue stuck out, this face looks like it just tasted something awful or cannot stop giggling. It works for a grossed-out “bleg...

Money-Mouth Face

A face so focused on money that cash seems to fill its mouth, often drawn with dollar signs for eyes. It shows up around payday, bonuses, sales, wins...

Smiling Face with Open Hands

A smiling face with both hands held open, as if reaching in for a hug. It was originally named “hugging face”, and it still mostly means a warm, virtu...

Face with Hand over Mouth

With a hand raised to cover its mouth, this face is stifling a giggle. It is the emoji for “oops” moments, a cheeky secret, a bit of gossip or saying...

Face with Peeking Eye

Hiding behind its hand while one eye peeks through the fingers, this face cannot look but cannot look away either. It suits scary movie scenes, nervou...

Thinking Face

Hand on chin, this face is deep in thought. It can be sincere, as in weighing options or working out a puzzle, or skeptical, casting doubt on a dubiou...

Saluting Face

Hand raised crisply to the brow, this face is giving a salute. It means respect, obedience or acknowledgment, much like “yes, sir” or “on it, boss”, a...

Neutral Face

A straight line for a mouth and wide-open eyes make this the definition of deadpan. It tells people you are unimpressed, unamused or unsure how to rea...

Smirking Face

A lopsided half smile makes this the classic smirk. It projects smugness, sly confidence or the sense of knowing something others do not. In flirty ch...

Face with Rolling Eyes

Eyes rolled up toward the sky, this face is the universal gesture of exasperation. It responds to something silly, predictable, smug or annoying, with...

Face Exhaling

Releasing a long puff of air, this face is formed by combining 😮 with the dashing-away symbol 💨. It represents a big exhale: relief once stress pass...

Head Shaking Horizontally

Combining 🙂 with a left-right arrow, this sequence shows a head shaking from side to side, a familiar gesture for “no”. It expresses disagreement, re...

Head Shaking Vertically

Built from 🙂 plus an up-down arrow, this face is nodding along. It signals agreement, approval, enthusiasm or simply “got it”, working as a friendly...

Face with Bags Under Eyes

Heavy bags under the eyes give this face a worn-out, sleep-deprived look. It arrived with Emoji 16.0 in 2024, so some older devices may not display it...

Hot Face

Red-faced, sweating and panting with its tongue out, this face is badly overheated. It suits heat waves, intense workouts, saunas and seriously spicy...

Face with Spiral Eyes

Spirals for eyes give this face a hypnotized, spinning look. Formed by combining 😵 with the dizzy symbol 💫, it describes disorientation, confusion,...

Nerd Face

Thick glasses and an eager grin make this the image of a proud nerd. It celebrates intelligence, study sessions, geeky hobbies and enthusiasm for nich...

Astonished Face

Wide eyes and a dropped jaw: this face is genuinely astonished. It responds to big surprises, shocking prices, incredible stories and “no way!” news....

Pleading Face

Big, glossy puppy-dog eyes make this face almost impossible to refuse. It is the emoji for begging and pleading, as in “pretty please”, but it also ex...

Face Holding Back Tears

Eyes welling up and mouth trembling, this face is trying hard not to cry. Most often the tears are happy ones: pride, gratitude, admiration or being d...

Loudly Crying Face

Rivers of tears and a wide-open mouth make this face sob out loud. It can mean intense sadness, but online it is just as often used for overwhelming l...

Enraged Face

A red, scowling face shows anger at its boiling point. It expresses rage, fury and deep frustration, much stronger than 😠. It suits things that are t...

Smiling Face with Horns

A grinning purple face with small horns, this little devil is plotting something. It stands for mischief, naughty plans and playful wickedness, often...

Skull

A human skull can literally stand for death, danger or Halloween. In everyday chat, however, its main job is slang for “I’m dead”, meaning something i...

Broken Heart

Split down the middle by a jagged crack, this heart expresses heartbreak, sadness, disappointment and the pain of a breakup or loss. It is also used w...

Heart on Fire

A heart engulfed in flames, made by combining ❤️ with 🔥, so older devices may show the two side by side. It means burning passion, intense love or st...

Mending Heart

Wrapped in bandages, this heart is created by combining ❤️ with an adhesive bandage. It represents healing, recovery and getting better, whether physi...

Red Heart

The classic red heart is the most widely recognized symbol of love. It expresses romance, affection, gratitude and appreciation, and it is a common wa...

Pink Heart

A pink heart, added in 2022, brings a softer and sweeter tone than ❤️. It covers cute affection, friendship, crushes and anything gentle or playful. A...

Orange Heart

An orange heart that carries warmth and friendliness. It often signals care and support without heavy romance, which makes it popular among friends an...

Yellow Heart

A yellow heart that radiates sunshine and friendship. It expresses platonic love, happiness and positivity, which makes it a favorite between friends....

Green Heart

A green heart linked to nature, health and growth. It appears in posts about environmental causes, houseplants, wellness and fresh starts. Sometimes i...

Blue Heart

A blue heart that conveys trust, loyalty and calm affection. It is often sent for platonic love, support and friendship, and for anything related to t...

Light Blue Heart

A light blue heart, added in 2022, with a soft and calming tone. It evokes clear skies, shallow water and peaceful feelings. Gentle affection, serenit...

Purple Heart

A purple heart associated with compassion, understanding and deep affection. It is famously embraced by K-pop fans, especially supporters of BTS, who...

Black Heart

A black heart that carries a darker, edgier kind of love. It is used for dark humor, gothic aesthetics, sorrow and mourning, or simply for a love of b...

White Heart

A white heart representing purity, peace and simplicity. It is popular in minimalist, clean aesthetics, wedding posts and messages of condolence. It a...

Collision

A burst of impact that shows an explosion or collision. It represents a boom, a crash or a dramatic moment of impact, like a sound effect in a comic b...

Waving Hand

An open hand caught mid-wave, ready for hello or goodbye. It opens a chat on a friendly note, greets a newcomer in a group, or signs off at the end of...

Pinched Fingers

Fingertips pressed together and pointing up, usually imagined shaking up and down – a well-known Italian hand gesture. In its home context it asks som...

Crossed Fingers

Middle finger crossed over the index finger, the age-old wish for luck. Send it to mean “fingers crossed”, “hoping for the best” or “let’s hope it wor...

Backhand Index Pointing Right

A finger aimed to the right, pointing at whatever comes next: a link, a name, a punchline. It is a handy arrow for “check this out” or “over here”. Pl...

Backhand Index Pointing Down

Pointing down, this finger directs eyes to whatever follows. It is a social media staple for “link below”, “check the comments” or “read on”, and in c...

Index Pointing at the Viewer

Straight out of the screen, this finger points right at whoever is reading. It singles you out: “you!”, “yes, you”, “your turn”. Tone varies widely –...

Thumbs Up

Thumb up, fist closed: the best-known sign of approval. It says yes, okay, agreed, nice or got it, and it is the quickest way to confirm you saw a mes...

Clapping Hands

Two hands clapping, the emoji version of applause. It says congratulations, well done, bravo or I support this. Dropped between words, as in “drink 👏...

Raising Hands

Both hands thrown up high in celebration. It means hooray, finally, yes! or praise be, and it greets good news, achievements and moments of relief. So...

Heart Hands

Curved together, two hands form a heart. It sends love, gratitude and appreciation, often to a whole group at once, which is why creators and public f...

Folded Hands

Palms pressed flat together, fingers pointing up. Depending on who sends it, it means please, thank you, prayer, hope or deep respect. In Japan the po...

Eyes

Two wide eyes looking sideways, one of the most versatile reactions around. It can mean “I see what you did there”, “I’m watching”, juicy gossip, susp...

Biting Lip

Biting down on its lower lip, this mouth most often signals flirtation, desire or attraction, usually in a suggestive way. It can also show nervousnes...

Speaking Head

A dark silhouette of a head in profile, with lines coming from the mouth as if talking or shouting. People use it to stress a point (“say it louder”),...

People Hugging

Two figures wrapped in a warm embrace, usually drawn as simple shapes without faces or gender. Added in 2020, it is used to offer comfort, support, an...

Wilted Flower

A red rose drooping on its stem, with a petal falling away. Where 🌹 says love, this one says love lost: heartbreak, disappointment, grief or somethin...

Waxing Crescent Moon

A thin crescent of light on the right side of the Moon, the phase just after new moon as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. It represents growth, begi...

Star

A yellow five-pointed star. It stands for excellence, favorites and ratings, as in five-star reviews or a gold star for good work. People send it to p...

Glowing Star

A star with a glowing, sparkling outline. It means shining, outstanding and special, and is used to praise achievements, celebrate a win or tell someo...

High Voltage

A yellow lightning bolt, the same symbol used on high-voltage warning signs. It stands for electricity, energy, power and speed. People use it to say...

Fire

A bright flame. Literally it means fire, heat, campfires and cooking, but its slang meanings are even bigger: something amazing is “fire”, an attracti...

Christmas Tree

A decorated evergreen, usually topped with a star and hung with baubles. It works as shorthand for the whole Christmas season: putting up the tree, ad...

Sparkles

A cluster of twinkling stars that adds shine to almost anything. People use ✨ to mark something as new, clean, special or magical, and to wrap words...

Party Popper

A cone-shaped party popper bursting with confetti and streamers. It is the classic congratulations emoji – for birthdays, promotions, engagements, fin...

Ribbon

A bow tied from satin ribbon, usually pink. It is a go-to for anything cute, girly or gift-like: hair bows, wrapped presents, baby showers and birthda...

Bell

A golden bell. It is used for notifications, reminders and alerts – “hit the bell” for videos and streams. It also covers school bells, church bells,...

Telephone Receiver

Just the handset of a phone, the part you hold to your ear. It is the go-to symbol for making or taking a call: “call me”, “on a call”, “phone number...

Round Pushpin

A round-headed pin, the classic map marker. It means location: where you are, where something happened or where an event will be held. On social media...

Nazar Amulet

A blue glass nazar bead, the eye-shaped charm found throughout Turkey, Greece and the Middle East to ward off the evil eye. People send it to protect...

Hamsa

A hamsa, a palm-shaped amulet with an eye in the center. It is a protective symbol across Middle Eastern and North African cultures, also known as the...

Warning

A triangle with an exclamation mark, the universal caution sign. It flags anything readers should take seriously: spoilers, icy roads, scams, sensitiv...

No One Under Eighteen

The number 18 inside a crossed-out red circle, the age-restriction label used for films, games and venues. Online it marks content as adults-only or n...

Down Arrow

An arrow pointing straight down, toward the south. Its most common job is pointing below: to the comments, a download link, a thread or details furthe...

Double Exclamation Mark

Two exclamation marks side by side, the emoji version of “!!”. It adds urgency or excitement: important news, a big announcement, a reaction of shock...

Red Question Mark

A bold red question mark. It highlights a question, signals confusion or asks for clarification: “where are we meeting❓” It also tags quizzes, FAQs a...

Red Exclamation Mark

A heavy red exclamation mark. It flags something important, urgent or surprising: deadlines, alerts, announcements, or a reaction of pure astonishment...

Check Mark Button

A check mark on a green button, the most popular way to say done, approved or correct. It ticks off to-do lists, confirms bookings, verifies facts and...

Cross Mark

A red X, the go-to emoji for no, wrong, cancelled or not allowed. It marks incorrect answers, crossed-off options, plans that fell through and things...

Triangular Flag

A small red pennant on a pole, like the marker on a golf green or a pin stuck in a map. Online it is best known as the “red flag”: a warning sign that...

Australia Flag

Dark blue with the Union Jack in the upper corner, a large seven-pointed Commonwealth Star beneath it and the Southern Cross constellation in white on...

Canada Flag

A red maple leaf with eleven points sits on a white square between two red vertical bands. The Maple Leaf flag has flown since 1965, and Canadians pos...

United Kingdom Flag

The Union Flag, or Union Jack, layers the red cross of St George for England, the white saltire of St Andrew for Scotland and the red saltire of St Pa...

Ireland Flag

Three vertical bands of green, white and orange, with green at the hoist. Green is linked to the Gaelic tradition, orange to supporters of William of...

India Flag

Saffron, white and green horizontal stripes with a navy blue, 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra in the centre. Known as the Tiranga, it fills chats on Independen...

United States Flag

Thirteen red and white stripes for the original colonies and fifty white stars on a blue canton for the states: the Stars and Stripes. Americans post...