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Emoji Version Detector - Online Check Unicode Support

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Emoji Version Detector

Instantly check which Unicode version any emoji belongs to, verify platform compatibility, and decode codepoints.

Examples: 🥰 🫠 🤖 🍋‍🟩
Quick Emoji Selector
Emoji Unicode Version Timeline
Emoji Version Unicode Version Year Highlights
Emoji 1.0Unicode 6.02010😀😂❤️👍🎉 — Classic emoji debut
Emoji 2.0Unicode 8.02015🤗🤔🙄 — Skin tone modifiers introduced
Emoji 3.0Unicode 9.02016🤣🦊🥑 — Animals & food expanded
Emoji 4.0Unicode 10.02017🤩🧐🤯 — Expressive faces added
Emoji 5.0Unicode 11.02018🥰🥵🥶🦸 — Superheroes & more
Emoji 12.0Unicode 12.02019🥱🤏🦾 — Accessibility emoji
Emoji 13.0Unicode 13.02020🥲🫂🧋 — PINCHED FINGERS & more
Emoji 14.0Unicode 14.02021🫠🫡🫣 — Melting face & saluting
Emoji 15.0Unicode 15.02022🫨🫸🪽 — Shaking face & pushing
Emoji 15.1Unicode 15.12023🍋‍🟩🍄‍🟫 — New ZWJ sequences
Emoji 16.0Unicode 16.02024🪼🫩 — New additions (latest)
Platform Support Reference

Apple

iOS 17.4+ → Emoji 15.1

iOS 16.4+ → Emoji 15.0

Google

Android 14 → Emoji 15.1

Android 13 → Emoji 15.0

Microsoft

Win 11 23H2 → Emoji 15.0

Win 11 22H2 → Emoji 14.0

Samsung

One UI 6 → Emoji 15.0

One UI 5 → Emoji 14.0

Frequently Asked Questions
What is an emoji version and why does it matter?
An emoji version indicates which Unicode standard introduced a specific emoji. It matters because older devices and operating systems may not support newer emoji, causing them to display as blank boxes (□) or replacement characters. Knowing the version helps developers and designers ensure cross-platform compatibility.
How can I tell if an emoji will display on my device?
Use this tool to check the emoji's Unicode version, then compare it with your device's supported version. For example, if an emoji requires Emoji 14.0 (Unicode 14.0), you'll need iOS 15.4+, Android 12+, or Windows 11 22H2+. If your OS is older, the emoji may not render correctly.
What are ZWJ sequences in emoji?
ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner, U+200D) sequences combine multiple emoji into one. Examples include 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 (family), 🧑‍💻 (technologist), and 🍋‍🟩 (lime, new in Emoji 15.1). These sequences require Emoji 2.0+ (Unicode 8.0+) at minimum, but specific sequences were introduced in later versions.
Why do some emoji show as a box or blank square?
This typically means your operating system or app doesn't yet support that emoji's Unicode version. Each OS update adds newer emoji. If you're seeing □, the emoji likely comes from a Unicode version newer than what your device supports. Try updating your OS or app.
What's the difference between Emoji version and Unicode version?
Unicode versions cover the entire character set (all languages, symbols, etc.), while Emoji versions specifically track emoji additions. They're closely linked: Emoji 15.1 corresponds to Unicode 15.1, Emoji 14.0 to Unicode 14.0, etc. The Unicode Consortium releases both in tandem.
When were skin tone modifiers added to emoji?
Skin tone modifiers (🏻 🏼 🏽 🏾 🏿) were introduced in Emoji 2.0 (Unicode 8.0, 2015). They use codepoints U+1F3FB through U+1F3FF. Any emoji with skin tone variations requires at least Emoji 2.0 support to display correctly.
How often are new emoji released?
The Unicode Consortium releases new emoji approximately once per year. Major updates (e.g., Emoji 16.0) arrive around September, with minor updates (e.g., Emoji 15.1) occasionally released in between. Platform vendors (Apple, Google, Microsoft) then implement them in subsequent OS updates.
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