According to a 2021 survey conducted by Emojipedia, the most popular emoji among U.S. respondents was the “face with tears of joy” emoji 😂, followed by the red heart ❤️ and the thumbs up 👍 emoji. Other frequently used emojis included the rolling on the floor laughing 🤣, the crying face 😢, and the fire 🔥 emoji.

However, it’s important to note that emoji usage can vary significantly across different cultures and demographics. For example, a study of emoji use on Twitter found that the most commonly used emojis in Japan were different from those in the U.S. or Europe, and that there were significant differences in emoji usage patterns between men and women.