spider Emoji

๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ ยท U+1F577 U+FE0F ยท Emoji 0.7

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What does the spider emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When something creepy or unsettling is mentioned, people often reach for the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji to convey their fear or distaste, which directly represents a spider, an eight-legged arachnid commonly found in many parts of the world. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the insect itself, but it is also frequently used figuratively to express that something or someone is sneaky, untrustworthy, or invasive. In slang, the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji may be used to describe a person who is perceived as clingy or overly attached. Additionally, it can symbolize a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation.

How the spider emoji is used

The tone in which the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji is used can vary greatly, ranging from playful and teasing to frightened and repulsed, often depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and the recipient. In texting and social media captions, the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji is often used to add a touch of humor or whimsy to a message, while in comments and online forums, it may be used to express a more serious sentiment. On platforms like TikTok, the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji is frequently used in a more lighthearted and creative way, such as in horror-themed videos or challenges. The use of the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji can also differ across generations, with younger users often employing it in a more ironic or humorous manner.

spider emoji examples

How to copy the spider emoji

To use the spider 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+1F577 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

animalinsect

spider emoji on different platforms

How the spider emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ
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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

spider Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ
Namespider
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F577 U+FE0F
Shortcode:spider:
Emoji version0.7
Unicode version0.7
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spider Emoji FAQ

What does the spider emoji mean?

When something creepy or unsettling is mentioned, people often reach for the ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ emoji to convey their fear or distaste, which directly represents a spider, an eight-legged arachnid commonly found in many parts of the world. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the insect itself, but it is also frequently used figuratively to express that something or someone is sneaky, untrustworthy, or invasive.

How do I copy and paste the spider emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the spider emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F577 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :spider:.

What are other names for the spider emoji?

People also search for the spider emoji as animal, insect.

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