How to use it
- Type a word in the search box, or pick a category.
- Click an emoji to copy it.
- Paste it into your message, post or email.
- Optionally build a message in the box below and copy it in one go.
Search by keyword
Type a word and the matching emoji appear instantly. The search uses the official English emoji names and keywords from the Unicode CLDR project, so you can search by name ("grinning face"), by meaning ("happy", "love", "celebrate") or by object ("pizza", "dog", "airplane"). Several words narrow the results: "cat heart" finds 😻. You can also paste an emoji into the search to look up its name.
The most popular emoji are listed first in the results, and flags move to the end unless you search for "flag".
Browse categories
With an empty search box you'll see the Popular emoji. The category buttons show all emoji in a group:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Smileys and emotion | 😀 😂 🥰 😭 😡 |
| People and body | 👋 👍 🙏 💪 👀 |
| Animals and nature | 🐶 🐱 🌸 🌳 🌞 |
| Food and drink | 🍕 🍔 🍎 ☕ 🍺 |
| Travel and places | ✈️ 🚗 🏖️ 🗽 🌎 |
| Activities | ⚽ 🏀 🎉 🎮 🎨 |
| Objects | 📱 💻 📚 💡 🎁 |
| Symbols | ❤️ ✅ ⚠️ 💯 ♻️ |
| Flags | 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇬🇧 🇯🇵 |
Copy, paste and build a message
Click an emoji and it's copied to your clipboard; paste it with Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac), or long-press and choose Paste on a phone. The details panel shows the emoji's name and Unicode code, and Add to my text inserts it into the message box at the bottom, where you can write a full message and copy it with one click.
Recently used emoji appear at the top of the page, stored only in your browser.
Why emoji look different on each device
Unicode defines what each emoji means, but Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others each draw their own designs. A 😬 on an iPhone looks a bit different on Android or Windows, and very new emoji may show as a blank box or a question mark on older devices until they're updated.
Keyboard shortcuts: on Windows 10 and 11, press Windows + . to open the built-in emoji panel; on a Mac, Control + Command + Space. For special characters that aren't emoji, like ✓ ° © → or Greek letters, see copy and paste symbols.
Data and privacy
The emoji names and keywords come from Unicode CLDR (Unicode License) via the open-source emojibase data package (MIT license). The emoji list loads only on this page, and searching and copying happen entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy and paste an emoji?
Click the emoji to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl + V or Cmd + V, or long-press and Paste on your phone.
How do I find an emoji by meaning?
Type a word like "happy", "love" or "party" in the search box. The search covers official names and keywords.
How do I open the emoji keyboard on my computer?
On Windows 10 or 11, press Windows + period. On a Mac, press Control + Command + Space.
Why does an emoji show as a box?
Your device doesn't support that emoji yet. Updating your operating system usually fixes it.
How many emoji are there?
This search includes over 1,900 emoji, not counting skin-tone variations.
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Last updated: November 12, 2026