Objects · Emoji 0.7

🖇️Linked Paperclips Emoji

Usually, it just means “connected” or “linked.” People use it to show something is joined together, like two things working together or a relationship.

The 🖇️ emoji is a pair of linked paperclips.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F587 U+FE0F
Released
2014
Shortcode
:linked_paperclips:
Skin tones
No
U+1F587 U+FE0FYour device
🖇️

01 — Meaning

What does the 🖇️ Linked Paperclips emoji mean?

In plain english
Usually, it just means “connected” or “linked.” People use it to show something is joined together, like two things working together or a relationship. 🖇️ sits in aesthetic emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in object emojis, black emojis and white emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🖇️ emoji is a pair of linked paperclips. It’s generally used to represent connection, attachment, or a bond between two things or people. You might see it when talking about joining forces, completing a project together, or simply emphasizing a link between ideas. It can also be used humorously to represent a small, quirky connection.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

link emojilinked emojipaperclip emojipaperclips emoji

People also look for it as linked paperclip emoji.

02 — Platforms

Linked Paperclips emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1F587 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your linked paperclips looks like to the person on the other side.

Linked Paperclips emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Linked Paperclips emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Linked Paperclips emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Linked Paperclips emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems
Linked Paperclips emoji on Samsung
SamsungGalaxy, One UI
Linked Paperclips emoji on Microsoft
MicrosoftWindows, Teams, Fluent
Linked Paperclips emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android
Linked Paperclips emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixelsSlack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Linked Paperclips emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :linked_paperclips:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F587.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🖇️ Linked Paperclips emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1F587 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “linked paperclips”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “linked paperclips”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :linked_paperclips: and it converts to 🖇️ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🖇️, in CSS \1F587\FE0F, in JavaScript \u{1F587}\u{FE0F}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Linked Paperclips emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 8. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Linked Paperclips emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Linked Paperclips emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Linked Paperclips emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Linked Paperclips emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Linked Paperclips emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Linked Paperclips emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Linked Paperclips emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Linked Paperclips emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px

06 — Combinations

Linked Paperclips emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around linked paperclips for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool linked paperclips combos
Flex linked paperclips combos
Aesthetic linked paperclips combos
Cute linked paperclips combos
Dark linked paperclips combos
Party linked paperclips combos
Love linked paperclips combos
Mood linked paperclips combos
Unhinged linked paperclips combos
Soft linked paperclips combos
Late night linked paperclips combos
Summer linked paperclips combos
Gaming linked paperclips combos
Y2K linked paperclips combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🖇️ means from a girl or a guy

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
When a girl sends you 🖇️, it often signifies she sees a strong connection between you two. She might be indicating a deepening bond or wanting to emphasize that she values your relationship. It's a sweet and thoughtful way to show she feels connected to you.
From a guy
A guy sending you 🖇️ is typically trying to convey a similar sentiment to a girl – a sense of connection and that he values your relationship. It's a gentle way to express a bond and indicate he sees you as important.
How to reply
You could reply with: “Same here 🖇️”, “Let’s do it 🖇️”, “I feel that 🖇️”, or “You too 🖇️”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🖇️ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the linked paperclips lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Usually, it just means “connected” or “linked.” People use it to show something is joined together, like two things working together or a relationship. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🖇️ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🖇️ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :linked_paperclips:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🖇️ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🖇️ from the copy button above.

10 — History

Where the 🖇️ Linked Paperclips emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 0.7, the linked paperclips has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 12.

AppleiOS
Linked Paperclips emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Linked Paperclips emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Linked Paperclips emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Linked Paperclips emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Linked Paperclips emoji, Google, Blob, 2017
Blob, 2017
Linked Paperclips emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017
Redesign, 2017
Linked Paperclips emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Linked Paperclips emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Linked Paperclips emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Linked Paperclips emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Linked Paperclips emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Linked Paperclips emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F587 U+FE0F never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2014
Added to the standard

Linked Paperclips was approved as U+1F587 U+FE0F and shipped in Emoji 0.7 (2014). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 8 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🖇️ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

11 — FAQ

Linked Paperclips emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🖇️ Linked Paperclips emoji mean?
Usually, it just means “connected” or “linked.” People use it to show something is joined together, like two things working together or a relationship.
What does 🖇️ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you 🖇️, it often signifies she sees a strong connection between you two. She might be indicating a deepening bond or wanting to emphasize that she values your relationship. It's a sweet and thoughtful way to show she feels connected to you.
What does 🖇️ mean from a guy?
A guy sending you 🖇️ is typically trying to convey a similar sentiment to a girl – a sense of connection and that he values your relationship. It's a gentle way to express a bond and indicate he sees you as important.
How do you reply to the 🖇️ emoji?
You could reply with: “Same here 🖇️”, “Let’s do it 🖇️”, “I feel that 🖇️”, or “You too 🖇️”.
What else is the 🖇️ emoji called?
Linked Paperclips is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “link emoji”, “linked emoji”, “paperclip emoji”, “paperclips emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F587 U+FE0F.
What is the Unicode code for 🖇️?
The Linked Paperclips emoji is U+1F587 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 0.7 (2014). In HTML you can write it as 🖇️, and in CSS as \1F587\FE0F.
How do I copy and paste the 🖇️ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🖇️ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :linked_paperclips: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🖇️ look the same on every phone?
No. Linked Paperclips is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+1F587. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.