Red Heart emoji meaning
People use it to express love or strong liking, often to close friends, family, or partners. Example: 'love you so much ❤️' or 'this song ❤️'. It can also show support or gratitude in casual posts and comments.
The official Unicode name for ❤️ is red heart. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the hearts subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as emotion, heart, love, red.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ❤️ 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 red heart.
- Tap ❤️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ❤️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "red heart". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ❤️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ❤️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "red heart" and click ❤️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ❤️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "red heart" and double-click ❤️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
❤️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ❤️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
❤️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ❤️ |
| HTML hex | ❤️ |
CSS content | "\2764\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{2764}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u2764\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :heart: |
Because ❤️ 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 red heart emoji mean? +
A red heart showing love, affection, or deep appreciation for someone or something. Its official Unicode name is "red heart".
What does it mean when a crush sends a red heart? +
It usually signals genuine affection or romantic interest, though context matters since people also use it for close friends or family.
Is a red heart stronger than other heart colors? +
Yes, it is generally seen as the most classic and intense symbol of love compared to other heart colors, which can imply friendship or specific moods.
How do I get the red heart emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "red heart". 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 ❤️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ❤️? +
The red heart emoji is U+2764. In HTML use ❤️.
Why does ❤️ 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 ❤️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.