loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of multiple gray segments arranged in a circle.
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What does the loading emoji mean?

When the brain is buffering and the connection is lost.

This emoji represents the universal experience of waiting for digital content to load. It is a staple in Discord servers for signaling lag, slow internet, or a moment of mental processing when someone is confused by a message.

When to use it

  • Indicating that the internet is currently lagging
  • Expressing confusion during a slow conversation flow
  • Waiting for a friend to reply back
  • Signaling that your brain is currently buffering

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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 โ†’ Server Settings โ†’ Emoji โ†’ 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 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.