nyan_cat (Animated)

Nyan Cat flying with a pink frosted Pop-Tart body and a happy expression.
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What does the nyan_cat emoji mean?

The legendary cosmic cat that defined the early internet era.

Nyan Cat is an iconic 2011 viral meme featuring a gray cat with a Pop-Tart body flying through space. It has become a staple of internet culture, representing nostalgia, chaotic energy, and the early days of viral video trends on platforms like Discord and Slack.

When to use it

  • Expressing pure chaotic joy in chat
  • Celebrating a nostalgic internet culture moment
  • Adding a retro vibe to server channels
  • Reacting to fast-paced or silly messages

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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 nyan_cat 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 nyan_cat 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 nyan_cat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.