18_above NSFW

The number 18 followed by a plus sign in bold red 3D lettering against a black background.
Used in 3 servers · 12 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the 18_above emoji mean?

The ultimate red flag for when things get a little too spicy.

This 18+ emoji is a staple in Discord servers for signaling that a conversation, image, or link is intended for mature audiences only. It serves as a quick, visual content warning, often used humorously to gatekeep or jokingly highlight questionable content in chat channels.

When to use it

  • Marking content as strictly for mature audiences
  • Warning friends about potentially explicit chat messages
  • Jokingly gatekeeping channels from younger server members
  • Highlighting spicy or controversial topics in discussion

Also known as: :18_below:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the 18_above image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the 18_above image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the 18_above image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.