🧱Brick emoji
Travel & Places · Emoji 11.0

🧱Brick Emoji

Generally, the 🧱 emoji means "brick" literally. But it can also represent something that is strong, reliable, or a solid foundation.

The 🧱 emoji represents a brick.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F9F1
Released
2018
Shortcode
:bricks:
Skin tones
No
🧱
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🧱 Brick emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🧱 emoji means "brick" literally. But it can also represent something that is strong, reliable, or a solid foundation. People use it to add emphasis to a message. 🧱 sits in travel emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in red emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🧱 emoji represents a brick. It’s often used to talk about building, construction, or anything that feels solid and stable. People use it when they want to emphasize something’s strength, durability, or foundation. It can also be used playfully to suggest something is “tough” or “stubborn.” You’ll see it in conversations about home improvement, serious discussions, or even just to express a feeling of being grounded.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 4 of them.

bricks emojiclay emojimortar emojiwall emoji

People also look for it as bricks emoji.

02 — Platforms

Brick emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1F9F1 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your brick looks like to the person on the other side.

Brick emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Brick emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Brick emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Brick emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Brick emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Brick emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Brick emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Brick emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Brick emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

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

03 — Copy & codes

Brick emoji copy and paste

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the brick, code point U+1F9F1.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🧱 Brick emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “brick”. 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 “brick”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :bricks: and it converts to 🧱 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🧱, in CSS \1F9F1, in JavaScript \u{1F9F1}.
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

Brick emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Brick emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Brick emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Brick emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Brick emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Brick emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Brick emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Brick emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Brick emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Brick emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Brick emoji combinations

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

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

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

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Brick Emoji Kitchen stickers

Google's sticker mixer already has this one paired up, and the ready-made combinations number 14. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →
Brick mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😂 Brick mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 🤣 Brick mixed with Thumbs Up — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 👍 Brick mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😭 Brick mixed with Folded Hands — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 🙏 Brick mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😘 Brick mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 🥰 Brick mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😍 Brick mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😊 Brick mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😁 Brick mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 💕 Brick mixed with Pleading Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 🥺 Brick mixed with Grinning Face with Sweat — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 😅 Brick mixed with Fire — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🧱 + 🔥
08 — 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
If a girl sends you a 🧱, she’s likely trying to convey that she’s serious, dependable, or that she’s building something with you – whether it’s a relationship or a friendship. It's often a compliment about her strength and reliability. Don't overthink it; she's probably just being straightforward.
From a guy
A guy sending a 🧱 could be saying he’s building something up – maybe a plan, a future, or even just a good time. It can also be a way of asserting strength or stability, especially if he’s responding to a challenge. It's often used to show support or confidence.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🧱, you could reply with: “You got this 🧱!” or “Solid choice 🧱” or “Brick by brick 🧱” or “Let’s build something 🧱”.
Used in a sentence
09 — Apps

What 🧱 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

The character is the same everywhere, but the artwork and the reading of it change from app to app.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🧱 emoji means "brick" literally. But it can also represent something that is strong, reliable, or a solid foundation. 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 :bricks:. 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 — Related

Emojis similar to the Brick emoji

Same family (place-building) — often confused with brick or used alongside it.

Travel & Places →
🪨Rock 🗽Statue Of Liberty 🗼Tokyo Tower 🏰Castle 🏯Japanese Castle 🏟Stadium 🛖Hut 🏠House 🏡House with Garden 🏘Houses 🏚Derelict House 🏗Building Construction

Collections 🧱 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

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11 — History

Where the 🧱 Brick emoji came from

It arrived with the 11.0 release of the standard, which dates the brick to 2018.

AppleiOS
Brick emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Brick emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Brick emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Brick emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Brick emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Brick emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Brick emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Brick emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Brick emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Brick emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F9F1 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.

2018
Added to the standard

Brick was approved as U+1F9F1 and shipped in Emoji 11.0 (2018). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

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

12 — FAQ

Brick emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🧱 Brick emoji mean?
Generally, the 🧱 emoji means "brick" literally. But it can also represent something that is strong, reliable, or a solid foundation. People use it to add emphasis to a message.
What does 🧱 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you a 🧱, she’s likely trying to convey that she’s serious, dependable, or that she’s building something with you – whether it’s a relationship or a friendship. It's often a compliment about her strength and reliability. Don't overthink it; she's probably just being straightforward.
What does 🧱 mean from a guy?
A guy sending a 🧱 could be saying he’s building something up – maybe a plan, a future, or even just a good time. It can also be a way of asserting strength or stability, especially if he’s responding to a challenge. It's often used to show support or confidence.
How do you reply to the 🧱 emoji?
If someone sends you 🧱, you could reply with: “You got this 🧱!” or “Solid choice 🧱” or “Brick by brick 🧱” or “Let’s build something 🧱”.
What else is the 🧱 emoji called?
Brick is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “bricks emoji”, “clay emoji”, “mortar emoji”, “wall emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F9F1.
What is the Unicode code for 🧱?
The Brick emoji is U+1F9F1, added in Emoji 11.0 (2018). In HTML you can write it as 🧱, and in CSS as \1F9F1.
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 :bricks: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🧱 look the same on every phone?
No. Brick is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F9F1. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.