Star
U+2B50
Approved in Unicode 6.0+
What Does Star ⭐ Emoji Mean?
The Star ⭐ emoji shows a classic five-pointed yellow star. It represents excellence, ratings (5-star reviews), favorites, achievements, and quality. Universally recognized as the symbol for ‘good’ — used in app store ratings, reviews, bookmarks, and to highlight the best items. Also appears in night sky and celestial themes.
Also Known As: Star, Star Symbol, Star Sign, Star Icon
When to Use Star Emoji
Use ⭐ for ratings (e.g., ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐), marking favorites, highlighting excellent things, or celestial/night theme content.
Example Sentences with ⭐
- 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Top rated ⭐
- My favorite ⭐
- Excellent service ⭐
- Make a wish ⭐
Star on Different Platforms
See how Star ⭐ appears on different devices and apps:
| Platform | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Apple (iOS) | ⭐ Apple’s polished design with detailed shading |
| Google (Android) | ⭐ Google Noto Color Emoji flat design |
| Samsung | ⭐ Samsung One UI with vibrant colors |
| Microsoft | ⭐ Microsoft Fluent design |
| ⭐ WhatsApp displays similar to Apple’s design | |
| ⭐ Facebook uses consistently across apps | |
| Twitter / X | ⭐ Twemoji open-source design |
Popular Star Combos
Combine ⭐ with other emojis for more expressive messages:
- ⭐❤️ — Love version
- ⭐🔥 — Fire/intense version
- ⭐✨ — Sparkly version
- ⭐⭐⭐ — Triple emphasis
Star Emoji Codes
| Code Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2B50 |
| HTML Hex | ⭐ |
| HTML Decimal | ⭐ |
| Shortcode | :star: |
| CSS Code | 2B50 |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | Sky & Weather |
How to Type Star ⭐ Emoji
- 📱 iPhone (iOS): Open emoji keyboard → Search “star” → Tap to insert
- 🤖 Android: Open emoji keyboard → Search “star” → Tap to insert
- 💻 Windows: Press
Win + .(period key) → Search “star” - 🍎 Mac: Press
Cmd + Ctrl + Space→ Search “star” - 🌐 HTML: Use code
⭐or⭐
Tags
#star #travel places #sky & weather
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⭐ Star emoji mean?
The Star ⭐ emoji shows a classic five-pointed yellow star. It represents excellence, ratings (5-star reviews), favorites, achievements, and quality. Universally recognized as the symbol for ‘good’ — u…
How do I copy the Star emoji?
Click the Copy button on the homepage emoji modal to instantly copy ⭐ to your clipboard. You can paste it anywhere — texts, social media, emails, or documents.
What category does Star emoji belong to?
The Star ⭐ emoji is in the Travel & Places category, specifically under Sky & Weather.
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