2021 / Lifetime Achievement

Each year we crown the most popular new emoji, but what about those we’ve been happily using for years? That’s where the Lifetime Achievement award comes in. It’s awarded to the most used of all emoji, old or new.

Here’s the top ten for 2021:

1. 😭 Loudly Crying Face

2. 😂 Face with Tears of Joy

3. 🥺 Pleading Face

4. 🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing

5. ✨ Sparkles

6. ❤️ Red Heart

7. 🙏 Folded Hands

8. 😍 Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes

9. 🥰 Smiling Face with Hearts

10. 😊 Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes