The popularity of emojis can vary depending on cultural trends, current events, and platforms used. However, as of my last update, some of the most used emojis globally include:
Face with Tears of Joy
Red Heart
Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes
Thumbs Up
Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes
Folded Hands (commonly used to express gratitude or prayer)
Fire (often used to signify something exciting or cool)
Crying Face
Clapping Hands
Top Emojis in 2023
In 2023, Face with Tears of Joy, the Thumbs Up emoji and the Red Heart were the most used emojis, according to most platforms. On some polls the placings may be a bit different, but the top ten emojis have stayed more or less the same for many years
Face with Tears of Joy – This emoji was mentioned 254 million times, significantly more than any other emoji, also known as the “laugh out loud” emoji. This classic emoji has been a favorite for years and continues to top the charts as the most popular way to express laughter and joy in digital communication.
The Thumbs Up emoji came in second place in 2023,
❤️ Red Heart – The red heart emoji is one of the top 5 most used across social media platforms. It surged in popularity on Valentine’s Day 2023Other
Top Emojis
Other top emojis included the Folded Hands, Loudly Crying Face, Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes, ✨ Sparkles, Fire, and Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes
Interestingly, the Crying Face with Tears of Joy was also the most used emoji on Twitter in 2023.
Usage overall has grown exponentially in recent years, with one in five tweets now containing an emoji.
These are just a few examples, and popularity can vary based on cultural context and individual preferences. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and emoji analysis tools often track real-time emoji usage, providing insights into current trends and popular emojis.
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