Loading (Animated)

Blue squares appearing and disappearing in a rhythmic loading animation pattern.
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What does the Loading emoji mean?

A minimalist animation of blue squares dancing in a loading sequence.

This emoji features a series of blue squares appearing and disappearing in a rhythmic pattern, mimicking a classic digital loading icon. It is frequently used in Discord servers to sarcastically represent lag, slow internet connections, or a brain that is currently 'buffering' during a conversation.

When to use it

  • Signaling that your internet connection is lagging
  • Expressing that you are thinking about something
  • Joking about a slow response in chat
  • Representing a brain that is currently buffering

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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 → 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 → 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.