Data Sources
Our emoji and kaomoji database is compiled from various trusted sources to provide the most comprehensive collection available.
Emoji Sources
Unicode Standard
The official Unicode emoji specifications, ensuring all standard emojis are included.
unicode.org/emojiGitHub Gemoji
GitHub's emoji database with shortcodes and aliases used across GitHub platform.
github.com/github/gemojiKaomoji Sources
Japanese Emoticons
Traditional Japanese text-based emoticons collected from various Japanese websites and communities.
Community Contributions
User-submitted kaomoji from various online communities and forums, carefully curated for quality and uniqueness.
Attribution
We respect the work of all contributors to the emoji and kaomoji ecosystem. This database is provided for educational and reference purposes.
License
The emoji graphics and specifications are subject to their respective licenses. Unicode emojis are governed by the Unicode License. Kaomoji are generally considered to be in the public domain as text-based expressions.
Updates
Our database is regularly updated to include new emojis from Unicode releases and popular kaomoji from the community. Last update: September 2025.