Thumbs up 👍
Quick answer
Thumbs up, meaning approval or OK. A quick yes. Some younger people read a single 👍 as cold or dismissive.
Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.
Key facts
- Category
- People & body
- Subgroup
- Fingers closed
- Unicode
- U+1F44D
- Emoji version
- Emoji 0.6
- Year added
- 2010
- Shortcode
:+1:
Skin tones and variations
Thumbs up 👍: Meaning
Thumbs up, meaning approval or OK.
A quick yes. Some younger people read a single 👍 as cold or dismissive.
👍 Thumbs up is an emoji in the People & body category, under “Fingers closed”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
People also find it by searching +1, good, hand, like, thumb, up.
Combos
How to use 👍 Thumbs up
Closed-hand emojis like thumbs and fists show approval, disapproval, or solidarity.
Example messages
- Sounds like a plan 👍
- You’ve got this, team 👍
👍 compared with similar emojis
| 👍 | Thumbs up A quick yes. Some younger people read a single 👍 as cold or dismissive. |
| 👎 | Thumbs down A quick no or dislike. |
| ✊ | Raised fist Solidarity, strength, and resistance. |
| 👊 | Oncoming fist Fist bump, respect, or a punch. |
| 🤛 | Left-facing fist Fist bump, especially paired with 🤜. |
Codes for developers
| Copy emoji | 👍 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+1F44D | |
| HTML (hex) | 👍 | |
| HTML (decimal) | 👍 | |
| CSS | \1F44D | |
| JavaScript | \u{1F44D} | |
| JavaScript (UTF-16) | \uD83D\uDC4D | |
| Python | \U0001F44D | |
| URL | %F0%9F%91%8D | |
| GitHub | :+1: :thumbsup: | |
| Slack / Discord | :+1: :thumbsup: |
Technical details
- Type
- Single character
- Code points
- 1
- UTF-16
- 2
- UTF-8
- 4 bytes
| 👍 | U+1F44D | Thumbs up |
History and device support
👍 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.
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 “thumbs up”.
- MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “thumbs up”.
- iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “thumbs up”.
Also searched as
Related keywords
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Name in other languages
- EnglishThumbs up
- EspañolPulgar hacia arriba
- PortuguêsPolegar para cima
- FrançaisPouce vers le haut
- DeutschDaumen hoch
- ItalianoPollice in su
- NederlandsDuim omhoog
- РусскийБольшой палец вверх
- УкраїнськаВеликий палець угору
- PolskiKciuk w górę
- TürkçeBaş parmak yukarıda
- العربيةقبول
- فارسیپسندیدن
- اردوسب اچھا کا نشان بناتا انگوٹھا
- עבריתאגודל למעלה
- हिन्दीथंब्स अप
- বাংলাভালো করেছো
- தமிழ்சூப்பர்
- తెలుగుబొటని వేలు పైకి చూపే గుర్తు
- मराठीथम्स अप
- Bahasa IndonesiaJempol ke atas
- Bahasa MelayuSimbol bagus
- Tiếng ViệtDấu ra hiệu đồng ý
- ไทยชูนิ้วโป้งขึ้น
- FilipinoThumbs up
- 日本語サムズアップ
- 한국어올린 엄지
- 简体中文拇指向上
- 繁體中文讚
- KiswahiliDole gumba juu
Questions and answers
What does the 👍 Thumbs up emoji mean?
Thumbs up, meaning approval or OK. A quick yes. Some younger people read a single 👍 as cold or dismissive.
How do I copy and paste the Thumbs up 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 Thumbs up emoji on a computer?
Press Windows + . (period) and search “thumbs up”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “thumbs up”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “thumbs up”.
When was the Thumbs up emoji added?
The Thumbs up emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
What is the Unicode for 👍?
The Thumbs up emoji is U+1F44D in Unicode. In HTML, write 👍.
Which category is the Thumbs up emoji in?
👍 Thumbs up is in the People & body category, in the “Fingers closed” subgroup, together with 7 other emojis.
Which emojis are similar to 👍?
Emojis similar to 👍 Thumbs up include 👎 Thumbs down, Leftwards thumb sign, Rightwards thumb sign, ✊ Raised fist.
Does the Thumbs up emoji have skin tones?
Yes. 👍 comes in 5 skin tone variations: 👍🏻 👍🏼 👍🏽 👍🏾 👍🏿.
What is the Thumbs up emoji called in other languages?
In other languages it is called Pulgar hacia arriba (Español), Pouce vers le haut (Français), Daumen hoch (Deutsch), थंब्स अप (हिन्दी), قبول (العربية), サムズアップ (日本語).
How many characters is the 👍 emoji?
👍 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.
What is the official name of 👍?
Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “thumbs up”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.
What words are associated with 👍?
Its official keywords are +1, good, hand, like, thumb, up, yes. 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.
What is the difference between 👍 and 👎?
👍 Thumbs up: Thumbs up, meaning approval or OK. 👎 Thumbs down: Thumbs down, meaning disapproval.
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 Thumbs up?
In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :+1: to insert 👍.
Does 👍 work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.
Can I download the Thumbs up 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.