WhatsApp Emojis
The everyday emojis of the world's biggest chat app.
WhatsApp is the world's biggest messaging app, and these are the emojis that fill its chats, statuses and groups โ grouped for everyday replies, love and work. There are no app-specific secret codes on WhatsApp: every emoji here is standard Unicode that displays the same for everyone. Copy any one, react to messages, or drop them in your status and name.
Everyday & reactions
Love & family
Work & status
Ready-made WhatsApp packs
Tap a pack to copy the whole combo at once.
WhatsApp emoji meanings
What the key emojis actually signal on WhatsApp:
| Emoji | Name | What it means here |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ | Folded hands | โPleaseโ or โthank youโ โ also read as praying or a high-five. |
| ๐ | Thumbs up | โOkay / got it / agreed.โ The single most-sent WhatsApp emoji. |
| โค๏ธ | Red heart | Love, but also a default tap-to-react acknowledgement. |
| ๐ | Crying-laughing | Something is funny. Still huge on WhatsApp across all ages. |
How to react to a message on WhatsApp
- Open the chat and find the message you want to react to.
- Long-press the message (tap and hold).
- Pick an emoji from the quick reaction bar, or tap + to choose any emoji.
- The reaction appears under the message โ a quick way to reply without a new line.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular WhatsApp emojis?
The thumbs up ๐, folded hands ๐ (thanks or please), the red heart โค๏ธ and the crying-laughing ๐ are consistently among the most-sent emojis on WhatsApp worldwide.
How do I react to a message on WhatsApp?
Long-press the message and pick an emoji from the quick reaction bar, or tap the plus icon to choose any emoji. The reaction appears under the message.
How do I add an emoji to my WhatsApp name or status?
Copy an emoji from the grids above, then paste it into your profile name or status text. Standard emojis display the same for everyone.
Do WhatsApp emojis work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. These are standard Unicode emojis, so they display on both iPhone and Android, though each platform draws its own artwork.
Emojis for other platforms
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