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Emoji Type

Type Minecraft emojis and symbols with simple shortcodes.

ModsFree1.16 – 26.x
by Norbiros · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Emoji Type is a mod made by Norbiros. Type Minecraft emojis and symbols with simple shortcodes.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 3,860,908 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jun 25, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Emoji Type has had 47 releases on Modrinth since Feb 1, 2022. 8 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 3.1.0-26.2-fabric, released on Jun 25, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.1 – 26.2. It runs on Fabric and Quilt. The download is 398 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
3.1.0-26.2-fabricJun 25, 202626.1 – 26.2Release
3.1.0-26.2-neoforgeJun 25, 202626.1 – 26.2Release
3.0.0-1.21.10-neoforgeFeb 5, 20261.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11Release
3.0.0-1.21.10-fabricFeb 5, 20261.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11Release
2.3.4-1.21.10-neoforgeDec 18, 20251.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11Release

Latest release on GitHub

Emoji Type is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is v3.1.0, published on Jun 25, 2026.

This is a beta release.

Updated to Minecraft 26.2. The same version should also work on 26.1, but some features, such as the config screen, may have issues.

If you experience any issues, please report them.

Full Changelog: v3.0.0...v3.1.0

Before that: v3.0.0 - Emoji Packs (Feb 5, 2026), v2.3.4 (Dec 18, 2025).

Description from the author on Modrinth

🙂 Emoji Type

Type Minecraft emojis and symbols with simple shortcodes.

Emoji Type allows you to instantly insert 200+ emojis into your game using intuitive keywords. Type :skull: and get ☠️ instantly. Works in chat, signs, books, anvils - everywhere text appears. No resource packs or texture changes needed.


🚀 Key Features

  • Seamless Integration: Works in chat, signs, books, and even anvils.
  • Smart Autocomplete: Type a colon (:) in chat to see a real-time list of suggestions.
  • Vanilla Compatible: Emojis are standard Unicode. Other players can see your emojis even if they don't have the mod installed!
  • Emoji Pack: Create, edit your own emoji packs via a built-in visual editor.

Bundled Emoji Packs

Pack · Description · Examples
Minecraft Essentials · Tools, weapons, and status icons. · ⚔️ ⛏️ 🏹 ☀️ ❄️
Text Art (Kaomoji) · Classic ASCII and Japanese emoticons. · ¯\(ツ)/¯ (╯°□°)╯
Letter Emojis · Stylized circled alphabets. · ⓐ Ⓑ ⓒ Ⓓ


🛠️ How to Use

  1. Install: Drop the mod into your mods folder (Client-side only!).
  2. Trigger: Press : in any text field.
  3. Search: Start typing (e.g., :sw...) and use your arrow keys or mouse to select.
  4. Anywhere Else: On signs or anvils, simply type the full code (e.g., :heart:) and watch it transform.
Customizing: Access the config via Mod Menu (Fabric) or the Mods setting (NeoForge) to enable/disable emoji packs or build your own from scratch!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need this on my server?

Nope! It’s 100% client-side. It won’t do anything if installed on a server.

Can my friends see the emojis?

Yes! Since these are native Unicode characters, anyone on a modern Minecraft client can see them perfectly.

How do I share my custom packs?

Just send the .yaml file found in config/emojitype/emoji_packs/. Your friends can just drop it in their folder and they're good to go.

Why no autocomplete on signs?

Minecraft’s sign and anvil interfaces are a bit more restrictive than chat. For now, just type the full keyword (like :check:) and it will convert automatically.

🖼️ Gallery

Chat Suggestions · Config Screen · Emoji Packs

**View more images in the Modrinth's gallery...**

Written by Norbiros. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Emoji Type

  1. This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.

  2. Install Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  5. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Emoji Type in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client only (your game)
Edition
Java
Needs
Mod Menu
License
GPL
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does Emoji Type work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Emoji Type supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is Emoji Type free?

Yes. Emoji Type is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Emoji Type client-side or server-side?

Client-side. Emoji Type goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.

Does Emoji Type need anything else?

Yes: Mod Menu. Install it before Emoji Type.

Is Emoji Type still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Emoji Type?

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