What is a TikTok emoji code?

A TikTok emoji code is a bracketed word like [cry], [joyful], or [drool] that you type in plain text. When you post it inside the TikTok app, TikTok automatically replaces the bracketed text with the matching in-app graphic.

How many TikTok emoji codes are there?

There are 46 official TikTok emoji codes. Each one is tied to a single in-app graphic. Every code on this site is manually re-verified after each TikTok app update.

Where do I find all TikTok emoji codes in one place?

The /tiktok-emoji-list page is the complete index. Every code is paired with its graphic, meaning, and a one-click copy button. The glossary at /glossary is the alphabetised, filterable version of the same data.

Why do some emoji codes look wrong, like [proud] for a smirk?

TikTok's internal emoji names do not always match what the graphic looks like. [proud] is the official code for the smirking face; [blink] is the wink; [weep] is the loud-crying face. The dictionary on this site lists the official code alongside the graphic.

Complete Master List of TikTok Emojis

All 46 official TikTok emojis, grouped by what people actually use them for in real comments — not by what we wish they were used for. Each entry has the exact bracketed text that converts inside the app, a plain description of what the image shows, and notes on where it tends to land (versus where the internet insists it lands).

Standard Unicode emojis live on your phone's keyboard. TikTok's do not — you type something like [cry] or [joyful] in a comment, and the app swaps the bracketed text for its own image. We re-tested every one of the 46 codes on iOS and Android after each public TikTok update since 2023, and we keep a log of when a code stopped converting (it happens).