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Unicode categories
Full Unicode list โ 1,914 emojis in 9 categories. Use jump links below the search bar to scroll.
Smileys & emotion(171)
People & gestures(388)
Animals & nature(160)
Food & drink(131)
Travel & places(219)
Activities & sports(85)
Objects(266)
Symbols(224)
Flags(270)
WhatsApp chat combos
Copy a short string in one tap for messages or status.
For longer lines, see love emoji combos and friendship emoji combos.
Love
โค๏ธ ๐ฅฐ ๐
Quick stack for partners, crushes, and close friends.
Good morning
โ๏ธ ๐ธ โ
Family group greetings and morning check-ins.
Birthday
๐ ๐ ๐
Birthday wishes in one paste.
Thank you
๐ โค๏ธ โจ
Gratitude messages and replies.
Celebration
๐ ๐ฅณ ๐
Good news, wins, and milestones.
Friendship
๐ซ โค๏ธ ๐ค
Warmth for friends and family chats.
Laughter
๐ ๐คฃ ๐
Memes, jokes, and over-the-top reactions.
Sad & emotional
๐ฅน ๐ ๐ข
Supportive tone when words feel short.
WhatsApp emoji tips
Standard Unicode emojis (๐ โค๏ธ ๐) work in chats, replies, captions, status, About, and many group fields. Copy from this page and paste anywhere WhatsApp accepts text.
WhatsApp draws emoji with your phoneโs style on many devices, so previews on this site may not match your chat exactly โ the underlying character is still the same.
For longer decorative lines (bios, captions, broadcast lists), try our love and friendship combo hubs, or build a string in the emoji combiner, then paste into WhatsApp.
How to copy and paste into WhatsApp
- Find an emoji using search, a Unicode category, or a WhatsApp collection.
- Tap to copy, or use Compose to build a string and copy once.
- Open WhatsApp and focus the chat, status, or About field you need.
- Paste and check how it looks on your phone โ Android and iPhone styles differ.
Where Unicode emojis work on WhatsApp
- Individual and group chats, replies, and captions.
- Status text and the About line (About is limited to 139 characters).
- Group subject lines and many broadcast list fields.
- Contact names on your device โ display depends on your phoneโs contacts app, not WhatsApp alone.
WhatsApp emoji FAQ
- How do I copy and paste emojis into WhatsApp?
- Tap any emoji on this page to copy the Unicode character, open WhatsApp, focus a chat or status field, and paste. On Android and iPhone, long-press the text field and choose Paste.
- Do WhatsApp emojis look the same on Android and iPhone?
- No. WhatsApp uses platform artwork on many devices, so the same character can look different on iPhone, Samsung, and other Android phones. Copying here always copies the standard Unicode character.
- Can I use emojis in WhatsApp status and about?
- Yes. Status text, the About field, and group names support standard Unicode emoji. Very long strings may truncate โ check on your phone before you publish.
- What is the WhatsApp About character limit?
- WhatsApp limits the About line to 139 characters including emoji. Each emoji usually counts as one character, but some complex sequences can use more โ paste your full line in WhatsApp to confirm.
- Are there hidden WhatsApp emoji codes like TikTok?
- WhatsApp does not use secret shortcode emojis in the same way some other apps do. This page lists standard Unicode emojis you can copy into any WhatsApp text field.
- Can I copy multiple emojis at once?
- Yes. Turn on Compose on this page, tap several emojis, then copy the combined string from the compose bar.
- Why does an emoji show as a box or missing on my phone?
- Your device may not include artwork for every Unicode emoji yet. Updating WhatsApp and your OS helps; otherwise try a simpler variant from the same category.
- Is this page affiliated with WhatsApp?
- No. Emoji by Creative Aspirant is an independent Unicode emoji reference. WhatsApp is a trademark of WhatsApp LLC.