loading (Animated)

A series of four circular loading spinners in grayscale, mimicking the classic GTA loading screen animation.
Used in 13 servers · 18 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the loading emoji mean?

The universal symbol for your internet connection deciding to take a nap.

This emoji recreates the iconic loading spinner from the Grand Theft Auto series, a symbol instantly recognizable to any gamer. It is the perfect way to express frustration during lag spikes, slow file uploads, or when someone in the chat is taking forever to reply.

When to use it

  • Expressing frustration during a slow connection
  • Signaling that you are waiting for someone
  • Mocking a friend with poor internet speed
  • Representing a long wait time in games

Also known as: :Loading:

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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.