What is the Unicode code point for Sparkles?

Encoded at U+2728, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Sparkles".

✨

Sparkles Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Sparkles 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 Sparkles 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.

Activities • U+2728 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Sparkles emoji

Character✨

HTML Entity✨

Shortcode:sparkles:

URL Encoded%E2%9C%A8

CSS Escape\2728

What does the Sparkles emoji mean?

Sparkles shows three small, twinkling stars, used to add a sense of magic, excitement, cleanliness, or specialness to a statement. It is one of the most versatile decorative emojis: it appears in "new" announcements, beauty and cleaning posts, congratulatory messages, and anywhere the sender wants to add a touch of dazzle.

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 sparkles — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Sparkles emoji

In chat: Drop ✨ into a sentence where you would normally write “sparkles” 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 :sparkles: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Activities
Unicode code point	`U+2728`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:sparkles:`
HTML entity	`✨`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays sparkles everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sparkles mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+2728, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Sparkles".

How do I copy the Sparkles 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 Sparkles 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 Sparkles used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for sparkles 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.