load (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a circular arrangement of gray bars.
Used in 2 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the load emoji mean?

When your brain is buffering in real-time.

This emoji captures the universal frustration of a slow internet connection or a lagging thought process. It is a staple for Discord servers to signal that someone is currently 'processing' information, stuck in a loop, or experiencing technical difficulties during a voice chat or stream.

When to use it

  • Indicating that your internet connection is lagging
  • Showing that you are currently processing information
  • Expressing confusion during a slow conversation
  • Signaling that a file is still uploading

Also known as: :oload:

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