Loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon with gray segments arranged in a circle.
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What does the Loading emoji mean?

The universal symbol for when your brain or internet connection is buffering.

This classic loading spinner icon is a staple of digital communication, representing the universal frustration of waiting for content to load. In Discord and Slack, it is frequently used to signal that someone is 'thinking,' lagging, or simply ignoring a message by pretending their connection is slow.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are currently thinking hard
  • Expressing frustration with a slow internet connection
  • Joking about your brain failing to process information
  • Indicating that you are ignoring a direct message

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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.