alert (Animated)

Exclamation mark inside a red circle in a pixel art style.
Used in 82 servers · 53 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the alert emoji mean?

A classic pixelated alert for when things go sideways.

This pixel-art warning symbol is a staple in digital communication, serving as the universal sign for caution, errors, or impending doom. It is widely used across Discord and Slack to highlight important messages, flag questionable behavior, or simply add a retro gaming aesthetic to a server's chat.

When to use it

  • Marking an urgent message for server members
  • Highlighting a potential error in technical discussions
  • Signaling caution before posting questionable content
  • Adding a retro vibe to administrative announcements

Also known as: :DE_verbindung: :cnc_banner_warning: :cnc_suggestionNo: :penalty_warning:

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