loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a circle of gray segments.
Used in 33 servers · 29 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the loading emoji mean?

The universal symbol for waiting on your internet to catch up.

This classic loading spinner animation is a staple of digital frustration and anticipation. Used in Discord and Slack to mock slow connections, signal that you are thinking, or sarcastically imply that someone's brain is buffering.

When to use it

  • Signaling that your internet connection is lagging
  • Mocking someone for being slow to respond
  • Indicating that you are currently processing information
  • Expressing frustration with a slow website server

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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 loading 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 loading 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 loading image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.