Symbols · Emoji 0.6

5️⃣Keycap: 5 Emoji

Usually, it just means the number five. People use it to count things or highlight that something involves five.

The 5️⃣ emoji is just a number five.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0035 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:five:
Skin tones
No
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5️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the 5️⃣ Keycap: 5 emoji mean?

In plain english
Usually, it just means the number five. People use it to count things or highlight that something involves five. It’s rarely meant to be coded with a secret meaning. 5️⃣ 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 5️⃣ emoji is just a number five. People use it to represent the quantity five, obviously. It’s often used when talking about things that have five parts, like fingers or days of the week. It can also just be a random emoji to add a bit of fun to a conversation, or to emphasize that something has five elements.
Also known as

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

five emojikeycap emoji

02 — Platforms

Keycap: 5 emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+0035 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your keycap: 5 looks like to the person on the other side.

Keycap: 5 emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: 5 emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: 5 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: 5 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 :five:.

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+0035.

04 — How to type

How to type the 5️⃣ Keycap: 5 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: 5”. 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: 5”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :five: and it converts to 5️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 5️⃣, in CSS \35\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{35}\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: 5 emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the keycap: 5 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: 5 emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 5 emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 5 emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: 5 emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: 5 for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: 5 combos
Flex keycap: 5 combos
Aesthetic keycap: 5 combos
Cute keycap: 5 combos
Dark keycap: 5 combos
Party keycap: 5 combos
Love keycap: 5 combos
Mood keycap: 5 combos
Unhinged keycap: 5 combos
Soft keycap: 5 combos
Late night keycap: 5 combos
Summer keycap: 5 combos
Gaming keycap: 5 combos
Y2K keycap: 5 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 5️⃣ 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 5️⃣, she might just be pointing out something has five elements, like five friends or five stars. It could also be a playful way to say she’s feeling five things – happy, excited, etc. Don't overthink it; she probably just likes the emoji.
From a guy
If a guy sends you 5️⃣, he’s likely just referring to the number five. It could be about a five-star rating, five minutes, or simply using the emoji for effect. It’s generally a straightforward use of the emoji.
How to reply
If someone sends you 5️⃣, you could reply with: "Five! 🔥", "Totally 5️⃣! 😄", “Let’s do it 5️⃣🎉”, or “Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 5️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the keycap: 5 lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Usually, it just means the number five. People use it to count things or highlight that something involves five. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 5️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 5️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :five:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 5️⃣ 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 5️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

5️⃣ vs 8️⃣ — what is the difference?

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

5️⃣ Keycap: 5

Unicode name: Keycap: 5

Code: U+0035 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :five:

Usually, it just means the number five.

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 5️⃣ Keycap: 5 emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: 5 was approved as U+0035 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 5️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: 5 emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 5️⃣ Keycap: 5 emoji mean?
Usually, it just means the number five. People use it to count things or highlight that something involves five. It’s rarely meant to be coded with a secret meaning.
What does 5️⃣ mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you 5️⃣, she might just be pointing out something has five elements, like five friends or five stars. It could also be a playful way to say she’s feeling five things – happy, excited, etc. Don't overthink it; she probably just likes the emoji.
What does 5️⃣ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you 5️⃣, he’s likely just referring to the number five. It could be about a five-star rating, five minutes, or simply using the emoji for effect. It’s generally a straightforward use of the emoji.
How do you reply to the 5️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you 5️⃣, you could reply with: "Five! 🔥", "Totally 5️⃣! 😄", “Let’s do it 5️⃣🎉”, or “Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”.
What else is the 5️⃣ emoji called?
Keycap: 5 is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “five emoji”, “keycap emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+0035 U+FE0F U+20E3.
What is the Unicode code for 5️⃣?
The Keycap: 5 emoji is U+0035 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as 5️⃣, and in CSS as \35\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the 5️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 5️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :five: for Slack and Discord.
Does 5️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: 5 is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0035. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.