How to type TikTok emojis

TikTok has its own set of special emojis that look different from the standard emojis available on Android, iPhone, or desktop devices. These TikTok-exclusive icons—often called TikTok Emojis or Emojipedia TikTok Emotes—appear when users type specific shortcode-style keywords inside square brackets. They are commonly used in comments, captions, and even usernames to add personality or emphasize reactions.

If you want to use these emojis but don’t know how to type them, here is a simple guide to help you.

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What Are TikTok Emojis?

TikTok emojis are custom reactions that only appear on the TikTok app or website.
Instead of selecting them from your usual emoji keyboard, you type a special “emoji code” like:

[happy]
[laugh]
[love]
[shock]

When posted, TikTok automatically converts the code into a custom emoji image.

How to Type TikTok Emojis

Typing TikTok emojis is extremely easy and works on all devices: Android, iPhone, and desktop.

Step 1: Open TikTok

Go to the TikTok app or TikTok.com on your device.

Step 2: Go to the Comment, Caption, or Message Box

Tap the comment field on a video, or open the caption field when creating a post.

Step 3: Type the Emoji Code

To insert a TikTok emoji, type the code inside square brackets:

[happy]
[cry]
[angry]
[loveface]
[cool]

TikTok will automatically convert the code into an emoji once you post.

Step 4: Post or Send

After typing your codes, post the comment or description. The emojis will display instantly.

Popular TikTok Emoji Codes

Here are some of the most used TikTok emojis and their codes:

Emoji Code	Meaning
[happy]	Smiling face
[laugh]	Laughing face
[cry]	Crying face
[angry]	Angry reaction
[love]	Heart-eyes face
[loveface]	Love expression
[shock]	Shocked face
[cool]	Sunglasses face
[blink]	Winking/ blinking face
[sad]	Sad expression