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Older or Newer

Which emoji came first? Pick the one added to Unicode earliest.

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10 Rounds

How to Play Older or Newer

1.Each round shows you two emojis side by side.
2.Decide which one was added to Unicode first: the older emoji.
3.Keep your streak alive across 10 rounds, then share your emoji-history score.

A Trivia Game About Emoji History

Older or Newer is a deceptively hard trivia game built around emoji history. Two emojis appear, and you simply decide which joined Unicode first. It sounds easy until you realize emojis you assume are ancient were actually added recently: and vice versa. Every round is a little lesson in how the emoji keyboard grew over the years.

Play 10 rounds, chase a high streak, and share your score. Curious about the real timeline? Dive into our Unicode versions changelog and new emojis pages to see exactly when your favorites arrived, then come back and ace the quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Older or Newer?

Older or Newer shows two emojis and asks which was added to Unicode earlier. You tap the one you think is older. It is a surprisingly tricky trivia game because familiar-looking emojis were often introduced years apart.

Is the game free?

Yes, it is free and plays in your browser with no download or sign-up, on mobile and desktop.

How do I learn which emojis are older?

Original emoji sets focused on faces, hearts and basic symbols, while newer releases added more objects, professions and inclusive options. Our Unicode versions and new emojis pages break down exactly when each emoji arrived.