bookmark Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F516 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the bookmark emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, a bookmark is a physical marker used to keep one's place in a book, but figuratively, the ๐ emoji represents a digital marker or a signpost to draw attention to something, and in slang, it can signify that something is important, noteworthy, or worth saving for later, such as a favorite article, video, or social media post. This emoji can also imply that a conversation or topic will be revisited at a later time. In digital communication, the ๐ emoji is often used to express that a piece of content is interesting or relevant. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
How the bookmark emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok are common places where the ๐ emoji is used, often to add a touch of personality to captions or comments, and its tone can range from casual to professional, depending on the intended audience and purpose. On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, the ๐ emoji may be used in a more nostalgic or sentimental way, such as to mark a favorite memory or inside joke. Tone and usage can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users and those on TikTok often employing the ๐ emoji in a more playful or ironic manner.
bookmark emoji examples
- just bookmarked this recipe for later ๐
- you have to watch this video ๐ it's so funny
How to copy the bookmark emoji
To use the bookmark emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F516), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
bookmark emoji on different platforms
How the bookmark emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



bookmark Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | bookmark |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F516 |
| Shortcode | :bookmark: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
bookmark Emoji FAQ
Literally, a bookmark is a physical marker used to keep one's place in a book, but figuratively, the ๐ emoji represents a digital marker or a signpost to draw attention to something, and in slang, it can signify that something is important, noteworthy, or worth saving for later, such as a favorite article, video, or social media post. This emoji can also imply that a conversation or topic will be revisited at a later time.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F516, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :bookmark:.
People also search for the bookmark emoji as mark.