Emoji Versions

Browse emojis by their official Emoji version and corresponding Unicode standard. Each Emoji version represents a major release with new characters and improvements.

Emoji 1.0

2015

Based on Unicode 6.0-8.0

The first official emoji standard, consolidating emojis from Unicode 6.0 through 8.0 into a unified set.

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1126 total emojis

First official emoji standard
Skin tone modifiers
+1 more

Emoji 2.0

2016

Based on Unicode 9.0

Added 72 new emojis including more gender options, food items, and activities.

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1198 total emojis

Gender options
New food items
+1 more

Emoji 3.0

2017

Based on Unicode 10.0

Added 56 new emojis including gender-neutral options and more diverse representations.

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1254 total emojis

Gender-neutral options
More diversity
+1 more

Emoji 4.0

2018

Based on Unicode 11.0

Added 157 new emojis including redheads, superheroes, and more inclusive representations.

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1411 total emojis

Redhead variations
Superhero emojis
+1 more

Emoji 5.0

2019

Based on Unicode 12.0

Added 59 new emojis including accessibility symbols and more diverse options.

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1470 total emojis

Accessibility symbols
New animals
+1 more

Emoji 11.0

2019

Based on Unicode 12.1

Minor update adding gender-neutral couple emojis and interracial couples.

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1476 total emojis

Gender-neutral couples
Interracial couples
+1 more

Emoji 12.0

2020

Based on Unicode 13.0

Added 55 new emojis including smiling face with tear and more gender-inclusive options.

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1531 total emojis

Smiling face with tear
Gender-inclusive options
+1 more

Emoji 12.1

2020

Based on Unicode 13.0

Minor update with additional gender and skin tone combinations.

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1545 total emojis

Additional combinations
Minor updates
+1 more

Emoji 13.0

2021

Based on Unicode 14.0

Added 37 new emojis including melting face, heart hands, and pregnant person.

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1582 total emojis

Melting face
Heart hands
+1 more

Emoji 13.1

2021

Based on Unicode 14.0

Minor update with additional skin tone and gender combinations.

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1590 total emojis

Additional combinations
Skin tone variants
+1 more

Emoji 14.0

2022

Based on Unicode 15.0

Added 31 new emojis including shaking face, pink heart, and pushing hands.

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1621 total emojis

Shaking face
Pink heart
+1 more

Emoji 15.0

2023

Based on Unicode 15.1

Added 6 new emojis including head shaking, maracas, and flute.

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1627 total emojis

Head shaking
Musical instruments
+1 more

Emoji 15.1

2024

Based on Unicode 15.1

Latest emoji version with additional refinements and new combinations.

1635 total emojis

Latest standard
Refinements
+1 more

About Emoji Versions

Emoji Versions

Official emoji standards maintained by the Unicode Consortium. Each version introduces new emojis and improvements to existing ones.

Unicode Versions

The underlying Unicode standard that provides the technical foundation for emoji support across different platforms and devices.