Loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of twelve gray segments arranged in a circle on a black background.
Used in 3 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the Loading emoji mean?

A classic, minimalist loading spinner that perfectly captures the feeling of digital patience.

This iconic loading spinner is a staple of digital communication, representing the universal experience of waiting for content to buffer or a page to load. In Discord and Slack, it is frequently used ironically to signal that someone is 'loading' a thought, buffering in real-time, or simply stalling for time during a conversation.

When to use it

  • Indicating that your brain is currently buffering
  • Signaling that you are waiting for a response
  • Expressing frustration with slow internet connection speeds
  • Joking about being unable to process information

Also known as: :001_:

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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.