Emoji 0.6
thumbs up
Also known as +1, good, hand, like, thumb
A right hand with the thumb extended upward, commonly used to express approval or agreement.
Meaning
The thumbs up emoji is widely used to indicate approval, agreement, or that something is good. It serves as a quick visual affirmation in digital communication, often replacing the word yes or like. People use it to show support for an idea, confirm a plan, or simply acknowledge a message positively.
Unicode name
A right hand with the thumb extended upward, used to express approval or agreement.
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple design shows a right hand with the thumb pointing up, featuring a light skin tone and a smooth, rounded style.
Google
The Google Noto design depicts a right hand with the thumb raised, rendered in a flat, colorful style with a light skin tone.
Twitter
The Twitter Twemoji design presents a right hand with the thumb extended upward, using a bright, cartoonish style with a light skin tone.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 👍 thumbs up belong to?
👍 thumbs up belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 👍 thumbs up?
👍 thumbs up was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+1F44D, made up of 1 code points.
