PrintEmoji guide
New Unicode Emojis
Short answer: Emoji 18.0 is the newest supported release recorded in PrintEmoji release data. Platform support still depends on operating systems, apps and emoji fonts.
Newest supported release
PrintEmoji currently records Emoji 18.0 / Unicode 18.0 as the newest supported release in the local release data file. PrintEmoji keeps release information in this file so the New Unicode Emojis guide can be updated without rewriting article copy.
Recently added emojis
Platform rollout
Unicode approval does not instantly mean every phone or app can display a new emoji. Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, WhatsApp and other platforms roll out artwork through operating system, browser, app or font updates. Until then, a newer emoji may appear as a blank box or split sequence.
How approval works
New emoji proposals are evaluated through the Unicode process. Accepted emojis become part of release data, then platforms decide how and when to implement artwork. Practical adoption depends on support, demand, cultural clarity and rendering consistency.
Release data
Emoji 18.0 · 2026
Added nine new emoji characters plus supported skin-tone variants, including cracking face and new animals, food, travel and object symbols.
Emoji 17.0 · 2025
Added seven new emoji characters and expanded people sequences, including distorted face, orca, trombone and treasure chest.
Emoji 16.0 · 2024
Added eight emoji entries, including leafless tree, harp, shovel, fingerprint and flag of Sark.
Emoji 15.1 · 2023
Added direction-focused people emojis, family sequences and small symbol updates that depend on platform rollout.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the newest emojis on PrintEmoji?
The New Unicode Emojis guide lists newer emoji entries from the generated database and central release data.
Why can I see a new emoji on one device but not another?
Platform rollout differs by operating system, app version, browser and emoji font.
Is Unicode approval the same as device support?
No. Approval defines the standard; device support arrives through platform updates.
Where is release information stored?
PrintEmoji stores editable release context in data/unicode-releases.json.
Editorial note
PrintEmoji uses Unicode naming and release data and reviews common usage across major platforms. PrintEmoji is independent and is not affiliated with Unicode, Apple, Google, Meta, Discord, WhatsApp or other platform owners.