What is the Unicode code point for Thumbs Down?

Encoded at U+1F44E, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Thumbs Down".

👎

Thumbs Down Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Thumbs Down 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 Thumbs Down 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.

People & Body • U+1F44E • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Thumbs Down emoji

Character👎

HTML Entity👎

Shortcode:thumbs-down:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%91%8E

CSS Escape\1F44E

What does the Thumbs Down emoji mean?

Thumbs Down shows a hand with the thumb pointing downward, the universal gesture for disapproval, rejection, or "no." It is the direct opposite of the Thumbs Up and is used to say "I disagree," "this is bad," or "I do not recommend this." It is blunter than the Unamused Face and clearer than the Rolling Eyes.

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

How to use the Thumbs Down emoji

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

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	People & Body
Unicode code point	`U+1F44E`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:thumbs-down:`
HTML entity	`👎`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays thumbs down everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Thumbs Down mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F44E, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Thumbs Down".

How do I copy the Thumbs Down 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 Thumbs Down 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 Thumbs Down used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for thumbs down 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.