loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon composed of a circular arrangement of gray octagons.
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What does the loading emoji mean?

The universal symbol for when your internet decides to take a nap.

This classic loading spinner represents the universal frustration of lag, buffering, and connection timeouts in digital spaces. It is a staple in Discord and Slack servers for signaling that a user is experiencing technical difficulties, waiting for a file to upload, or simply processing a slow-witted joke.

When to use it

  • Signaling that your internet connection is lagging
  • Waiting for a large file to upload
  • Expressing confusion during a slow conversation
  • Trolling friends with fake buffering animations

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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.