loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a circular arrangement of gray rounded rectangles.
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What does the loading emoji mean?

When your brain is buffering in real-time.

This classic loading spinner animation is the universal symbol for technical difficulties, slow internet, or just being completely lost in a conversation. It is a staple in Discord servers for signaling that you are processing information or that a situation is hilariously stuck.

When to use it

  • Indicating that your brain is currently buffering
  • Signaling slow internet speeds during a call
  • Expressing confusion during a complex chat discussion
  • Showing that you are thinking about something

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the loading image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.