Symbols · Emoji 0.6

3️⃣Keycap: 3 Emoji

Generally, 3️⃣ means the number three. People use it to highlight something related to the number three.

The 3️⃣ emoji is a numerical representation of the number three.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0033 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:three:
Skin tones
No
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3️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the 3️⃣ Keycap: 3 emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, 3️⃣ means the number three. People use it to highlight something related to the number three. It’s mostly just a way to add a visual representation of the number. 3️⃣ sits in black emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The 3️⃣ emoji is a numerical representation of the number three. People use it to emphasize the number three in a text, often when counting things or pointing out something that happens in sets of three. It can be used playfully or seriously, depending on the context. You might see it when listing items, making a point about a group, or just adding a bit of visual flair to your message.
Also known as

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

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02 — Platforms

Keycap: 3 emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the keycap: 3 as 3 vendors ship it.

Keycap: 3 emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: 3 emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: 3 emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps

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

03 — Copy & codes

Keycap: 3 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 :three:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the keycap: 3, code point U+0033.

04 — How to type

How to type the 3️⃣ Keycap: 3 emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+0033 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “keycap: 3”. 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 “keycap: 3”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :three: and it converts to 3️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 3️⃣, in CSS \33\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{33}\u{FE0F}\u{20E3}.
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

Keycap: 3 emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 3. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Keycap: 3 emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 3 emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 3 emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: 3 emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: 3 for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: 3 combos
Flex keycap: 3 combos
Aesthetic keycap: 3 combos
Cute keycap: 3 combos
Dark keycap: 3 combos
Party keycap: 3 combos
Love keycap: 3 combos
Mood keycap: 3 combos
Unhinged keycap: 3 combos
Soft keycap: 3 combos
Late night keycap: 3 combos
Summer keycap: 3 combos
Gaming keycap: 3 combos
Y2K keycap: 3 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 3️⃣ means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the keycap: 3 and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you 3️⃣, she's usually just being playful and cute. It’s a common, lighthearted emoji used to add a little fun to the conversation. Don’t overthink it—she's likely just trying to be silly.
From a guy
A guy sending you 3️⃣ is probably just trying to be casual and friendly. It’s often used to acknowledge something, like a point you made or a shared experience. It doesn’t necessarily have a deeper meaning, it's just a fun emoji.
How to reply
If someone sends you 3️⃣, you could reply with: “Totally! 3️⃣”, “You got it! 3️⃣”, “Agreed! 3️⃣”, or “That’s the plan! 3️⃣”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 3️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+0033, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, 3️⃣ means the number three. People use it to highlight something related to the number three. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 3️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 3️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :three:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 3️⃣ 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 3️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

3️⃣ vs 8️⃣ — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

3️⃣ Keycap: 3

Unicode name: Keycap: 3

Code: U+0033 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :three:

Generally, 3️⃣ means the number three.

8️⃣ Keycap: 8

Unicode name: Keycap: 8

Code: U+0038 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :eight:

Generally, it just means the number eight.

Open 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 →

11 — History

Where the 3️⃣ Keycap: 3 emoji came from

It arrived with the 0.6 release of the standard, which dates the keycap: 3 to 2010.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: 3 was approved as U+0033 U+FE0F U+20E3 and shipped in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original 2010 batch that came over from the Japanese sets.

Today
Drawn 3 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 3️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: 3 emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 3️⃣ Keycap: 3 emoji mean?
Generally, 3️⃣ means the number three. People use it to highlight something related to the number three. It’s mostly just a way to add a visual representation of the number.
What does 3️⃣ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you 3️⃣, she's usually just being playful and cute. It’s a common, lighthearted emoji used to add a little fun to the conversation. Don’t overthink it—she's likely just trying to be silly.
What does 3️⃣ mean from a guy?
A guy sending you 3️⃣ is probably just trying to be casual and friendly. It’s often used to acknowledge something, like a point you made or a shared experience. It doesn’t necessarily have a deeper meaning, it's just a fun emoji.
How do you reply to the 3️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you 3️⃣, you could reply with: “Totally! 3️⃣”, “You got it! 3️⃣”, “Agreed! 3️⃣”, or “That’s the plan! 3️⃣”.
What else is the 3️⃣ emoji called?
Keycap: 3 is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “keycap emoji”, “three emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+0033 U+FE0F U+20E3.
What is the Unicode code for 3️⃣?
The Keycap: 3 emoji is U+0033 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as 3️⃣, and in CSS as \33\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the 3️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 3️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :three: for Slack and Discord.
Does 3️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: 3 is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0033. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.