Unicode 8 Emoji List
Explore the complete list of 41 emoji characters introduced in Unicode 8.0
About Unicode 8 Emoji List
Discover the 41 emoji characters added in Unicode 8.0, released in June 2015. This update included 37 new emojis and five emoji modifiers, covering smileys, people, animals, food, travel, objects, and symbols. Each emoji is officially named according to the Unicode Standard, with detailed explanations and usage examples provided.
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As of September 9, 2025, there are 3,953 emojis in the Unicode Standard. The most recent release, Emoji 17.0, added 7 new emojis.
Both 'emoji' and 'emojis' are commonly accepted as plurals in English. Emojipedia uses 'emojis' for clarity.
Keith Broni, the Editor-in-Chief at Emojipedia, is responsible for researching emoji meanings and writing the definitions.
No, you cannot create a custom emoji that functions as a standard emoji. You can send a custom image, but it will not behave like a text-based emoji.
To access new emojis, update your apps or operating system. Platform vendors like Apple, Google, and Samsung release new emojis with software updates.
Emoji designs vary by platform because each vendor creates its own artwork for the emoji characters, though their meanings remain consistent.
Yes, all modern operating systems support emoji characters. Basic display support is widespread, though input methods and fonts may differ.
Emoji names come from Unicode character names and CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository) names. Emojipedia displays both but uses CLDR names for lists and headings.
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