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👍 Thumbs Up Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Picture a thumbs up gesture, indicating approval, agreement, or a vote in favor. The '+1' naming comes from its use in social platforms to upvote.
When to Use
Use to approve, agree, upvote, or show support. Equivalent to 'yes' or 'I'm in'.
Example Usage
- “Count me in 👍”
- “Agreed 👍”
- “Good idea 👍”
Popular Combinations
👍💯
Full approval
👍👍
Double agreement
👍✨
Excellent work
How Thumbs Up looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👍 mean in a text message?▼
Picture a thumbs up gesture, indicating approval, agreement, or a vote in favor. The '+1' naming comes from its use in social platforms to upvote. Use to approve, agree, upvote, or show support. Equivalent to 'yes' or 'I'm in'. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 👍?▼
You can use the Thumbs Up emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 👍 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Thumbs Up emoji is encoded as U+1f44d in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👍 and in CSS content: "\1f44d". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👍?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:+1:` to insert the Thumbs Up emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f44d
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:+1:Keywords
+1thumbsupyesawesomegoodagreeacceptcoolhandlike
When to Use 👍 Thumbs Up
Use to approve, agree, upvote, or show support. Equivalent to 'yes' or 'I'm in'.
- •Send 👍 when you want to express or reference "thumbs up" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👍 in conversations about +1 or thumbsup to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👍 Thumbs Up on social media posts, stories, or comments related to thumbs up
- •Combine 👍 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about +1, thumbsup, yes
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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