What is the Unicode code point for Exploding Head?

Encoded at U+1F92F, introduced in Emoji 5.0 (2017). The official Unicode name is "Exploding Head".

🤯

Exploding Head Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Exploding Head emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Exploding Head emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Smileys & Emotion • U+1F92F • Emoji 5.0 (2017)

Copy the Exploding Head emoji

Character🤯

HTML Entity🤯

Shortcode:exploding-head:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%A4%AF

CSS Escape\1F92F

What does the Exploding Head emoji mean?

Exploding Head shows a face whose head has burst apart, expressing mind-blowing shock, being overwhelmed, or struggling to process something incredible or baffling. It is used to react to surprising news, impressive facts, or situations that are hard to comprehend. The visual makes it more dramatic than the simpler astonished face.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for exploding head — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Exploding Head emoji

In chat: Drop 🤯 into a sentence where you would normally write “exploding head” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🤯 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🤯 or shortcode :exploding-head: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Smileys & Emotion
Unicode code point	`U+1F92F`
Introduced in	Emoji 5.0 (2017)
Shortcode	`:exploding-head:`
HTML entity	`🤯`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays exploding head everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Exploding Head mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F92F, introduced in Emoji 5.0 (2017). Official name: "Exploding Head".

How do I copy the Exploding Head emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Exploding Head emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Exploding Head used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for exploding head in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🤯 with their own style, colour, and shading.