What are TikTok secret emojis?
Besides the normal emoji keyboard, TikTok has its own small set of emojis that you can't pick from a keyboard. You get them by typing a short code in square brackets. Write [smile] in a comment, post it, and TikTok shows a round pink smiling face instead of the word. They are a fun way to stand out in a busy comment section, and they look the same on every phone because TikTok draws them itself.
Where they work, and where they don't
- Work: comments, video captions and direct messages in the TikTok app.
- Don't work: your bio, name or username, and any app other than TikTok, where the code stays plain text.
For your bio and name, use symbols or the font generator instead. And if a code shows up as text, check the spelling and update the app: the codes are lowercase, with no spaces.
A few combos to try
[laughwithtears][laughwithtears][laughwithtears]for a video that got you.[loveface][lovely]for a creator you love.[thinking][facewithrollingeyes]when the take is questionable.[weep][tears]for the sad edits.
Comments are also a good way to get noticed by creators in your niche, which is how a lot of accounts pick up their first followers. More ideas in how to get more TikTok followers, and the meaning of FYP, POV and friends in our TikTok slang dictionary.
How it works
- 01
Pick an emoji
Browse by mood or search for one, like cry or cool.
- 02
Tap to copy the code
The code in square brackets is copied. Tap more to collect several.
- 03
Paste in TikTok
Paste into a comment, caption or message. TikTok turns the code into its own emoji.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use TikTok secret emojis?
Type or paste the code with its square brackets, for example [smile], into a TikTok comment, caption or direct message. When you post it, TikTok shows its own small emoji instead of the text.
Why does my secret emoji show as text?
Check that the code is spelled exactly right, in lowercase, with square brackets and no spaces. Update the TikTok app if it still shows as text. The codes only work inside TikTok; in other apps they stay as plain text.
How many secret emojis does TikTok have?
The commonly listed set has 46 codes, the ones on this page. TikTok has never published an official list, so it may add, change or remove some.
Do TikTok secret emojis work in my bio or username?
No. They work in comments, captions and messages. For your bio and name, use symbols or fancy fonts instead.
Why do the emojis on this page look different from TikTok?
TikTok draws its secret emojis as its own round pink stickers. This page shows the closest standard emoji next to each code so you know the mood; the real look appears once you post the code in TikTok.
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