Emoji 15.1
broken chain
Also known as break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs
A chain with a broken link, often shown with an explosion or impact symbol, representing breaking free.
Meaning
The broken chain emoji represents release, freedom, or ending constraints. It can refer to breaking habits, escaping control, or overcoming obstacles. People may use it for liberation, independence, or social justice themes.
Unicode name
The official Unicode name is Broken Chain, representing a chain that has been broken, often with a collision sign.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple depicts a gray chain snapped apart with a yellow-orange impact burst.
Google
Google shows gray chain links breaking apart with a yellow and orange burst.
Twitter
Twitter shows a gray chain broken by a yellow-orange explosion symbol.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does ⛓️💥 broken chain belong to?
⛓️💥 broken chain belongs to the objects category, which contains 268 emojis.
Which Unicode version added ⛓️💥 broken chain?
⛓️💥 broken chain was added in Emoji 15.1. Its codepoint is U+26D3-FE0F-200D-1F4A5, made up of 4 code points.
