Universal Safe Emoji for SMS/MMS/Text
Discover the complete safe emoji list for SMS, MMS, and text messages. Use classic emojis like hearts, smileys, and check marks that work across iPhone, Android, and major carriers. Learn which emojis to avoid, how they affect message length, and how to make your texts more fun without breaking on older phones.
Grinning Face
Beaming Face
Face with Tears of Joy
Smiling Face Open Mouth
Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes
Winking Face
Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes
Smiling Face with Sunglasses
Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes
Face Blowing a Kiss
Slightly Smiling Face
Smiling Face with Halo
Sleeping Face
Loudly Crying Face
Pouting Face
Angry Face
Crying Face
Face with Steam From Nose
Neutral Face
Face with Rolling Eyes
Thumbs Up
Thumbs Down
OK Hand
Victory Hand
Clapping Hands
Raising Hands
Folded Hands
Flexed Biceps
Waving Hand
Raised Hand
Index Pointing Up
Backhand Index Pointing Right
Backhand Index Pointing Left
Backhand Index Pointing Down
Backhand Index Pointing Up
Red Heart
Yellow Heart
Green Heart
Blue Heart
Purple Heart
Sparkling Heart
Heart with Arrow
Heart with Ribbon
Heart Decoration
Heavy Check Mark
Check Mark Button
Cross Mark
Plus Sign
Minus Sign
Multiplication Sign
Division Sign
Hundred Points
Collision
Sparkles
Star
Right Arrow
Left Arrow
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Right Arrow
Up Down Arrow
Right Arrow Curving Left
Left Arrow Curving Right
Rose
Cherry Blossom
Sun
Cloud
Snowflake
Umbrella with Rain
High Voltage
Fire
Crescent Moon
Red Apple
Tangerine
Banana
Watermelon
Grapes
Strawberry
Cherries
Hamburger
French Fries
Pizza
Birthday Cake
Beer Mug
Clinking Beer Mugs
Wine Glass
Hot Beverage
Car
Taxi
Bus
Bicycle
Airplane
Rocket
Sailboat
Soccer Ball
Basketball
Billiards 8-Ball
Direct Hit Dartboard
Trophy
Alarm Clock
Calendar
Light Bulb
Key
Locked
Unlocked
Bell
Mobile Phone
Laptop
Camera
Television
Pushpin
Envelope
Books
Memo
Warning
Exclamation Mark
Question Mark
No Entry
Prohibited
Recycling Symbol
No Smoking
Keycap Digit Zero
Keycap Digit One
Keycap Digit Two
Keycap Digit Three
Keycap Digit Four
Keycap Digit Five
Keycap Digit Six
Keycap Digit Seven
Keycap Digit Eight
Keycap Digit Nine
Keycap Number Sign
Keycap Asterisk
One OβClock
Two OβClock
Three OβClock
Four OβClock
Five OβClock
Six OβClock
Seven OβClock
Eight OβClock
Nine OβClock
Ten OβClock
Eleven OβClock
Twelve OβClock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most common emojis like ππβ€οΈπ work in text messages (SMS/MMS) on iPhone and Android. Some newer emojis may not show on older phones and can appear as a box or question mark.
This usually happens because the phone, carrier, or messaging app doesnβt support that emoji. Sticking to older, widely supported emojis avoids missing or broken characters.
Very new emojis, flags, and family or skin-tone variations may not work on older Android versions. Use safe options like ππβ€οΈπ to ensure compatibility.
Safe emojis are classic faces, hearts, hands, and symbols that have been supported for many years. Examples: ππππβ€οΈπβ
β.
If you see οΏ½ or β’ instead of an emoji, the recipientβs device doesnβt support it. Pick older, universal emojis to make sure the message is readable.
Yes. Adding an emoji changes your message encoding and lowers the character limit from 160 to 70 per message. Longer texts will be split into multiple parts.
MMS usually handles emojis more reliably and allows longer content. SMS has stricter character limits and may not support all emoji types.
One or two emojis are best. A single emoji like β€οΈπβ
makes your message stand out. Too many emojis can look spammy or split your message into multiple SMS parts.
Emojis donβt cost extra, but because they lower the SMS character limit, your message may use more parts, which could increase cost depending on your mobile plan.
No. Each platform has its own style, but the meaning stays the same. For example, β€οΈ or π looks slightly different on Apple and Samsung phones but means the same thing.
Avoid flags, skin-tone variations, and family combinations. These are the most likely to fail and display as boxes or letters on some devices.
Yes. Use them sparingly and choose clear ones: β
for confirmation, π
for reminders, π for promotions, β€οΈ for appreciation. Keep your main text in plain words.
Flag emojis often rely on special combinations that donβt render in SMS. They may show as letters (e.g., βUSβ) or blank boxes. Use country names in text for reliability.
Yes. Screen readers read emoji names, like βred heartβ or βsmiling face.β Using common emojis helps make your message more accessible.
Send a short sample to both an iPhone and an Android device. If unsure, swap newer or niche emojis for universal ones like β€οΈ π π β
β.