loading (Animated)

A series of gray squares arranged horizontally to resemble a loading indicator.
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What does the loading emoji mean?

A minimalist row of gray squares representing a loading sequence.

This emoji features a series of gray squares arranged in a line, mimicking the visual aesthetic of a loading bar or a buffering indicator. It is commonly used in Discord and Slack to jokingly signal that someone is thinking, stalling, or that a conversation is experiencing a metaphorical lag.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are thinking about something
  • Jokingly implying that your brain is buffering
  • Expressing impatience while waiting for a reply
  • Indicating a slow or unresponsive chat conversation

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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.