Alien Monster emoji meaning
Mostly used to signal gaming, invite someone to play, or tag gaming content. Common in captions like 'game night ๐พ' or 'new high score ๐พ'. Also used generically for aliens or nerdy sci-fi humor.
The official Unicode name for ๐พ is alien monster. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the costumed & creatures subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as alien, creature, extraterrestrial, face, fairy, fairytale, fantasy, game.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐พ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type alien monster.
- Tap ๐พ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐พ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "alien monster". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐พ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐พ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "alien monster" and click ๐พ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐พ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "alien monster" and double-click ๐พ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐พ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐พ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 👾 |
| HTML hex | 👾 |
CSS content | "\1F47E" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F47E}" |
| Python | "\U0001F47E" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%91%BE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :space_invader: |
Because ๐พ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the alien monster emoji mean? +
A pixelated space invader style alien, used to represent video games, gaming culture, or sci-fi aliens. Its official Unicode name is "alien monster".
Does ๐พ mean someone is a gamer? +
Yes, it is often used to signal gaming interests or to tag posts about video games.
Is ๐พ the same as ๐ฝ? +
No, ๐ฝ is a generic alien face while ๐พ specifically looks like a retro video game alien monster.
How do I get the alien monster emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "alien monster". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐พ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐พ? +
The alien monster emoji is U+1F47E. In HTML use 👾.
Why does ๐พ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐พ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.