Pirate flag 🏴‍☠️

Quick answer

🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag is an emoji in the Flags category, under “Other flags”. People also find it by searching flag, Jolly, pirate, plunder, Roger, treasure.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Category
Flags
Subgroup
Other flags
Unicode
U+1F3F4 U+200D U+2620 U+FE0F
Emoji version
Emoji 11.0
Year added
2018
Shortcode
:pirate_flag:

Pirate flag 🏴‍☠️: Meaning

🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag is an emoji in the Flags category, under “Other flags”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 11.0 in 2018.

People also find it by searching flag, Jolly, pirate, plunder, Roger, treasure.

How to use 🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag

Special flags include chequered, rainbow, and pirate flags, for races, pride, and fun.

Example messages

  • Race day 🏴‍☠️
  • Happy Pride 🏴‍☠️

Codes for developers

Copy emoji🏴‍☠️
UnicodeU+1F3F4 U+200D U+2620 U+FE0F
HTML (hex)🏴‍☠️
HTML (decimal)🏴‍☠️
CSS\1F3F4 \200D \2620 \FE0F
JavaScript\u{1F3F4}\u{200D}\u{2620}\u{FE0F}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\uD83C\uDFF4\u200D\u2620\uFE0F
Python\U0001F3F4\U0000200D\U00002620\U0000FE0F
URL%F0%9F%8F%B4%E2%80%8D%E2%98%A0%EF%B8%8F
GitHub:pirate_flag:
Slack / Discord:pirate_flag:

Technical details

Type
ZWJ sequence
Code points
4
UTF-16
5
UTF-8
13 bytes
🏴U+1F3F4Black flag
·U+200DZero width joiner (ZWJ)
☠U+2620Skull and crossbones
·U+FE0FVariation selector-16 (emoji style)

History and device support

🏴‍☠️ was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 11.0 (2018). Emoji 11.0 (2018) added 🥰 🥺 🥳 🥵 🥶, superheroes, and hair styles for people.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “pirate flag”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “pirate flag”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “pirate flag”.

Also searched as

  • flag
  • Jolly
  • pirate
  • plunder
  • Roger
  • treasure

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Questions and answers

What does the 🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag emoji mean?

🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag is an emoji in the Flags category, under “Other flags”. People also find it by searching flag, Jolly, pirate, plunder, Roger, treasure.

How do I copy and paste the Pirate flag emoji?

Tap or click the large 🏴‍☠️ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Pirate flag emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “pirate flag”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “pirate flag”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “pirate flag”.

When was the Pirate flag emoji added?

The Pirate flag emoji was added with Emoji 11.0 in 2018.

What is the Unicode for 🏴‍☠️?

The Pirate flag emoji is U+1F3F4 U+200D U+2620 U+FE0F in Unicode. In HTML, write 🏴‍☠️.

Which category is the Pirate flag emoji in?

🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag is in the Flags category, in the “Other flags” subgroup, together with 7 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 🏴‍☠️?

Emojis similar to 🏴‍☠️ Pirate flag include 🏁 Chequered flag, 🚩 Triangular flag, 🎌 Crossed flags, 🏴 Black flag.

What is the Pirate flag emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Bandera pirata (Español), Drapeau de pirate (Français), Piratenflagge (Deutsch), समुद्री दस्यु का झंडा (हिन्दी), علم قراصنة (العربية), 海賊旗 (日本語).

How many characters is the 🏴‍☠️ emoji?

🏴‍☠️ is made of 4 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 5 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 13 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 🏴‍☠️?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “pirate flag”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What emojis is 🏴‍☠️ made of?

🏴‍☠️ is a ZWJ sequence that combines Black flag + Skull and crossbones with invisible zero width joiners. Devices that do not support the combination show the parts side by side.

What words are associated with 🏴‍☠️?

Its official keywords are flag, Jolly, pirate, plunder, Roger, treasure. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 🏴‍☠️.

Can I use 🏴‍☠️ on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 🏴‍☠️ is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

Does 🏴‍☠️ look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Pirate flag?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :pirate_flag: to insert 🏴‍☠️.

Does 🏴‍☠️ work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 11.0 (2018), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Pirate flag emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 🏴‍☠️ in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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