Broken chain ⛓️‍💥

Quick answer

⛓️‍💥 Broken chain is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Tools”. People also find it by searching break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs, freedom.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Category
Objects
Subgroup
Tools
Unicode
U+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5
Emoji version
Emoji 15.1
Year added
2023

Broken chain ⛓️‍💥: Meaning

⛓️‍💥 Broken chain is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Tools”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 15.1 in 2023.

People also find it by searching break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs, freedom.

How to use ⛓️‍💥 Broken chain

Tool emojis show hammers, wrenches, and gear, for repairs, building, and fixing problems.

Example messages

  • Fixing the shelf today ⛓️‍💥
  • Bug fixed ⛓️‍💥

Codes for developers

Copy emoji⛓️‍💥
UnicodeU+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5
HTML (hex)⛓️‍💥
HTML (decimal)⛓️‍💥
CSS\26D3 \FE0F \200D \1F4A5
JavaScript\u{26D3}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{1F4A5}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\u26D3\uFE0F\u200D\uD83D\uDCA5
Python\U000026D3\U0000FE0F\U0000200D\U0001F4A5
URL%E2%9B%93%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%A5
Slack / Discord:broken_chain:

Technical details

Type
ZWJ sequence
Code points
4
UTF-16
5
UTF-8
13 bytes
⛓U+26D3Chains
·U+FE0FVariation selector-16 (emoji style)
·U+200DZero width joiner (ZWJ)
💥U+1F4A5Collision

History and device support

⛓️‍💥 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 15.1 (2023). Emoji 15.1 (2023) added head-shaking faces, the phoenix, lime, and people facing right.

It is supported on phones and computers updated in the last few years. Very old devices may not show it. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “broken chain”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “broken chain”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “broken chain”.

Also searched as

  • break
  • breaking
  • broken
  • chain
  • cuffs
  • freedom

Related keywords

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Questions and answers

What does the ⛓️‍💥 Broken chain emoji mean?

⛓️‍💥 Broken chain is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Tools”. People also find it by searching break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs, freedom.

How do I copy and paste the Broken chain emoji?

Tap or click the large ⛓️‍💥 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Broken chain emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “broken chain”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “broken chain”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “broken chain”.

When was the Broken chain emoji added?

The Broken chain emoji was added with Emoji 15.1 in 2023.

What is the Unicode for ⛓️‍💥?

The Broken chain emoji is U+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5 in Unicode. In HTML, write ⛓️‍💥.

Which category is the Broken chain emoji in?

⛓️‍💥 Broken chain is in the Objects category, in the “Tools” subgroup, together with 27 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to ⛓️‍💥?

Emojis similar to ⛓️‍💥 Broken chain include 🪍 Net with handle, 🔨 Hammer, 🪓 Axe, ⛏️ Pick.

What is the Broken chain emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Cadena rota (Español), Chaîne brisée (Français), Gebrochene Kette (Deutsch), टूटी हुई ज़ंजीर (हिन्दी), سلسلة مكسورة (العربية), 壊れた鎖 (日本語).

How many characters is the ⛓️‍💥 emoji?

⛓️‍💥 is made of 4 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 5 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 13 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of ⛓️‍💥?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “broken chain”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What emojis is ⛓️‍💥 made of?

⛓️‍💥 is a ZWJ sequence that combines Chains + Collision with invisible zero width joiners. Devices that do not support the combination show the parts side by side.

What words are associated with ⛓️‍💥?

Its official keywords are break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs, freedom. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds ⛓️‍💥.

Can I use ⛓️‍💥 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. ⛓️‍💥 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

Does ⛓️‍💥 look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

Does ⛓️‍💥 work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 15.1 (2023), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Broken chain emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save ⛓️‍💥 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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