Objects · Emoji 1.0

⚙️Gear Emoji

Generally, the ⚙️ emoji means “working,” “functioning,” or “getting things done.” People use it to show they’re on the right track or that something is being handled properly.

The ⚙️ emoji represents a gear or cog, usually part of a machine.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+2699 U+FE0F
Released
2015
Shortcode
:gear:
Skin tones
No
U+2699 U+FE0FYour device
⚙️

01 — Meaning

What does the ⚙️ Gear emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the ⚙️ emoji means “working,” “functioning,” or “getting things done.” People use it to show they’re on the right track or that something is being handled properly. ⚙️ sits in object emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in black emojis, white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The ⚙️ emoji represents a gear or cog, usually part of a machine. It’s often used to talk about things that work, systems, or processes. You’ll see it when someone is talking about fixing something, adjusting settings, or generally highlighting how something operates. It can also express a sense of careful planning or meticulous work.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 3 of them.

cog emojicogwheel emojitool emoji

People also look for it as cog emoji.

02 — Platforms

Gear emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+2699 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your gear looks like to the person on the other side.

Gear emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Gear emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Gear emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Gear emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Gear emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems
Gear emoji on Samsung
SamsungGalaxy, One UI
Gear emoji on Microsoft
MicrosoftWindows, Teams, Fluent
Gear emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android
Gear 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

Gear emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :gear:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+2699.

04 — How to type

How to type the ⚙️ Gear 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 “gear”. 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 “gear”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :gear: and it converts to ⚙️ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use ⚙️, in CSS \2699\FE0F, in JavaScript \u{2699}\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

Gear 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 Gear emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Gear emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Gear emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Gear emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Gear emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Gear emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Gear emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Gear emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Gear emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px

06 — Combinations

Gear emoji combinations

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

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

Gear Emoji Kitchen stickers

Google's sticker mixer has drawn 377 mixes with this one. Here are 12 of them. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →
Gear mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 😂 Gear mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 🤣 Gear mixed with Thumbs Up — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 👍 Gear mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 😭 Gear mixed with Folded Hands — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 🙏 Gear mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 😘 Gear mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 🥰 Gear mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 😍 Gear mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 😊 Gear mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 😁 Gear mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker ⚙️ + 💕 Gear mixed with Pleading Face — 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
When a girl sends you the ⚙️ emoji, she’s often showing she’s in control or that she's got things sorted. It can be a playful way to say she's managing a situation or that she's a reliable person. Don’t overthink it – it’s usually just a friendly signal.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the ⚙️ emoji, he's most likely indicating that he's taking charge or that something is going according to plan. It can also be a lighthearted way to say he’s fixing something or that he’s taking care of a problem.
How to reply
If someone sends you ⚙️, you could reply with: “Sounds good ⚙️👍”, “Let’s get it done ⚙️🚀”, “You’ve got this ⚙️💯”, or “Awesome ⚙️🎉”.
Used in a sentence

09 — Apps

What ⚙️ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

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

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the ⚙️ emoji means “working,” “functioning,” or “getting things done.” People use it to show they’re on the right track or that something is being handled properly. 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 :gear:. 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.

11 — History

Where the ⚙️ Gear emoji came from

It arrived with the 1.0 release of the standard, which dates the gear to 2015.

2015
Added to the standard

Gear was approved as U+2699 U+FE0F and shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). 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

Gear emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the ⚙️ Gear emoji mean?
Generally, the ⚙️ emoji means “working,” “functioning,” or “getting things done.” People use it to show they’re on the right track or that something is being handled properly.
What does ⚙️ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the ⚙️ emoji, she’s often showing she’s in control or that she's got things sorted. It can be a playful way to say she's managing a situation or that she's a reliable person. Don’t overthink it – it’s usually just a friendly signal.
What does ⚙️ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the ⚙️ emoji, he's most likely indicating that he's taking charge or that something is going according to plan. It can also be a lighthearted way to say he’s fixing something or that he’s taking care of a problem.
How do you reply to the ⚙️ emoji?
If someone sends you ⚙️, you could reply with: “Sounds good ⚙️👍”, “Let’s get it done ⚙️🚀”, “You’ve got this ⚙️💯”, or “Awesome ⚙️🎉”.
What else is the ⚙️ emoji called?
Gear is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “cog emoji”, “cogwheel emoji”, “tool emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+2699 U+FE0F.
What is the Unicode code for ⚙️?
The Gear emoji is U+2699 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 1.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as ⚙️, and in CSS as \2699\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 :gear: for Slack and Discord.
Does ⚙️ look the same on every phone?
No. Gear is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+2699. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.