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What Does the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign Emoji Mean?

An octagonal stop sign in solid red, drawn without text on most platforms. The eight-sided shape is the information: it was chosen precisely so a driver could recognise it from behind, in fog or covered in snow, when no lettering was visible at all. No other road sign anywhere uses that outline, which is why it works at a glance and in the dark.

At a Glance

Name๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign
Unicode CodepointU+1F6D1
CategoryTravel & Places
IntroducedUnicode 9.0 ยท iOS 10.2+
Also Known Asstop_sign

Last updated: September 2026

Category
Travel & Places
Unicode & iOS Version
Unicode 9.0
iOS 10.2+
Also Known As
stop_sign

stop sign on Different Platforms

This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how stop sign emoji appears on popular platforms:

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stop sign emoji on AppleApple
stop sign emoji on GoogleGooglePNG
stop sign emoji on SamsungSamsung
stop sign emoji on WhatsAppWhatsApp
stop sign emoji on Twitter / XTwitter / XPNG
stop sign emoji on OpenMojiOpenMojiPNG
stop sign emoji on MicrosoftMicrosoft

Shortcodes for stop sign ๐Ÿ›‘

Use these shortcodes to type the stop sign emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:

About stop sign Emoji

Usage: Halting something is the plain use, from a conversation to a process to a bad idea in progress. It carries more force than a raised hand, which is why it appears in moderation and warning contexts. Driving and traffic posts use it literally, and it marks a hard boundary in a way few other characters manage.

Encoded in Unicode 9.0 in 2016, which is remarkably late for one of the most recognisable signs in the world. The octagon was standardised in the United States in the 1920s and adopted internationally afterwards, specifically because the shape alone carries the meaning.

What Does the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign Emoji Mean?

The ๐Ÿ›‘ emoji is part of the Travel & Places category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent stop sign.

First introduced in Unicode 9.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.

You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: stop_sign.

Word Associations

People often pair the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign emoji with these words and ideas:

stop sign

stop sign Emoji in Other Languages

How to say the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign emoji name around the world:

English๐Ÿ›‘stop sign
Espaรฑol๐Ÿ›‘seรฑal de stop
Franรงais๐Ÿ›‘panneau stop
Deutsch๐Ÿ›‘Stoppschild
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ไธญๆ–‡๐Ÿ›‘ๅœๆญขๆ ‡ๅฟ—
เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ€๐Ÿ›‘เคฐเฅเค•เคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค
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Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.

Platform Support

This emoji is supported on iOS 10.2+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.

How to Copy ๐Ÿ›‘

Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!

Technical Details

Use these code snippets to add the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign emoji in your projects:

Unicode
U+1F6D1
HTML Entity
🛑
HTML Hex
🛑
CSS
content: '\1F6D1';
JavaScript / TypeScript
"\u{1F6D1}"
Python
"\U0001F6D1"
Java / Kotlin
"\uD83D\uDED1"
C# / .NET
"\uD83D\uDED1"
PHP
"\u{1F6D1}"
Ruby
"\u{1F6D1}"

Use these codes to insert the stop sign emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.

๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign Emoji in Real Chats

Here's how people use the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:

  • โ€œstop sign? Say less ๐Ÿ›‘โ€: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
  • โ€œThis is such a Travel & Places moment ๐Ÿ›‘โ€: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
  • โ€œ๐Ÿ›‘๐Ÿ›‘๐Ÿ›‘โ€: stack the stop sign emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.

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๐Ÿ›‘ Usage Examples

Here are some practical ways to use the ๐Ÿ›‘ stop sign emoji in your messages:

  • ๐Ÿ›‘ do not merge this until Friday
  • ๐Ÿ›‘ read the thread before replying
  • rolled straight through it, twice ๐Ÿ›‘

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the stop sign an octagon?

So it can be recognised by shape alone, from behind, in fog, or when covered. No other road sign uses eight sides, which makes the outline sufficient on its own.

When was the stop sign emoji added?

In 2016, which is late given how universally recognised the sign is. The octagon itself was standardised in the 1920s.

Does ๐Ÿ›‘ show the word stop?

Not on most platforms. Vendors generally leave the octagon plain, since the sign's text varies by country while the shape does not.

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