Symbols · Emoji 0.6

4️⃣Keycap: 4 Emoji

Usually, it just means the number four. People use it to highlight the digit when they’re talking about something that has four, like “I need four cookies.”

The 4️⃣ emoji is simply the number four, represented by the digit.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0034 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:four:
Skin tones
No
U+0034 +2Your device
4️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the 4️⃣ Keycap: 4 emoji mean?

In plain english
Usually, it just means the number four. People use it to highlight the digit when they’re talking about something that has four, like “I need four cookies.” It’s rarely meant to have a secret meaning. 4️⃣ 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 4️⃣ emoji is simply the number four, represented by the digit. People use it to emphasize the number four itself. It’s often used in situations where the number is important, like counting or referencing something with four elements. You might see it when talking about a four-door car, a four-legged animal, or just counting to four. It can also be used playfully or ironically.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 2 of them.

four emojikeycap emoji

02 — Platforms

Keycap: 4 emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+0034 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your keycap: 4 looks like to the person on the other side.

Keycap: 4 emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: 4 emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: 4 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: 4 emoji copy and paste

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Escapes for the languages people actually paste this into. Every one of them produces the same character, and that character is U+0034.

04 — How to type

How to type the 4️⃣ Keycap: 4 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 “keycap: 4”. 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: 4”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :four: and it converts to 4️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 4️⃣, in CSS \34\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{34}\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: 4 emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the keycap: 4 as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 3 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Keycap: 4 emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 4 emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 4 emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: 4 emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: 4 for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: 4 combos
Flex keycap: 4 combos
Aesthetic keycap: 4 combos
Cute keycap: 4 combos
Dark keycap: 4 combos
Party keycap: 4 combos
Love keycap: 4 combos
Mood keycap: 4 combos
Unhinged keycap: 4 combos
Soft keycap: 4 combos
Late night keycap: 4 combos
Summer keycap: 4 combos
Gaming keycap: 4 combos
Y2K keycap: 4 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 4️⃣ means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
When a girl sends you 4️⃣, she’s usually just pointing out that there are four things involved. It could be anything from “Four of us are going out” to “I have four cats.” It’s rarely a coded message or indication of something deeper. Don't overthink it.
From a guy
Similar to a girl, a guy sending 4️⃣ is most likely just emphasizing the number four. He could be saying “Four beers” or “Four tickets.” It doesn't automatically mean anything else. Don’t read too much into it.
How to reply
If someone sends you 4️⃣, you could reply with: “Four what?” “Four score and seven!” “Let’s count to four!” or “Four more reasons to celebrate!”
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 4️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+0034, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Usually, it just means the number four. People use it to highlight the digit when they’re talking about something that has four, like “I need four cookies.” In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 4️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 4️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :four:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 4️⃣ 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 4️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

4️⃣ vs 8️⃣ — what is the difference?

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

4️⃣ Keycap: 4

Unicode name: Keycap: 4

Code: U+0034 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :four:

Usually, it just means the number four.

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 4️⃣ Keycap: 4 emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 0.6, the keycap: 4 has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 16.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: 4 was approved as U+0034 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 4️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: 4 emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 4️⃣ Keycap: 4 emoji mean?
Usually, it just means the number four. People use it to highlight the digit when they’re talking about something that has four, like “I need four cookies.” It’s rarely meant to have a secret meaning.
What does 4️⃣ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you 4️⃣, she’s usually just pointing out that there are four things involved. It could be anything from “Four of us are going out” to “I have four cats.” It’s rarely a coded message or indication of something deeper. Don't overthink it.
What does 4️⃣ mean from a guy?
Similar to a girl, a guy sending 4️⃣ is most likely just emphasizing the number four. He could be saying “Four beers” or “Four tickets.” It doesn't automatically mean anything else. Don’t read too much into it.
How do you reply to the 4️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you 4️⃣, you could reply with: “Four what?” “Four score and seven!” “Let’s count to four!” or “Four more reasons to celebrate!”
What else is the 4️⃣ emoji called?
Keycap: 4 is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “four emoji”, “keycap emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+0034 U+FE0F U+20E3.
What is the Unicode code for 4️⃣?
The Keycap: 4 emoji is U+0034 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as 4️⃣, and in CSS as \34\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the 4️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 4️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :four: for Slack and Discord.
Does 4️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: 4 is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0034. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.