popcat (Animated)

Cat with a closed mouth next to the same cat with an extremely wide open mouth.
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What does the popcat emoji mean?

The internet's favorite clicking cat, ready to pop off at any moment.

Popcat is a legendary internet meme featuring a cat named Oatmeal whose mouth is digitally manipulated to open and close in a rhythmic clicking motion. It became a viral sensation as a clicker game and remains a staple in Discord servers for expressing excitement, anticipation, or just chaotic energy. Users often spam this emoji to simulate the rapid-fire clicking sound associated with the meme.

When to use it

  • Expressing intense excitement during a gaming session
  • Simulating rapid clicking during a fast-paced chat
  • Reacting to something funny or chaotic happening
  • Showing anticipation for an upcoming server event

Also known as: :xpopcat:

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