Rainbow flag emoji π³οΈβπ (pride flag)
π³οΈβπ is the rainbow flag: the six-stripe pride flag. It means LGBTQ+ pride β Pride Month in June, coming out, allyship, queer identity in bios.
Published Β· Updated
What the rainbow flag π³οΈβπ (pride flag) emoji means
π³οΈβπ is the rainbow flag: the six-stripe pride flag. It means LGBTQ+ pride β Pride Month in June, coming out, allyship, queer identity in bios. π³οΈββ§οΈ transgender flag (light blue, pink and white) came in 2020 and has its own trans flag guide. Both are sequences of π³οΈ white flag plus π or β§οΈ joined by a zero-width joiner, which is why old phones show them as two symbols; π³οΈβπ dates from 2016. There are no official bisexual, lesbian, pan or non-binary flag emoji β people build them with coloured hearts (πππ for bi, ππ€ππ€ for non-binary). The rainbow itself is π rainbow; every flag on the flag emoji hub.
Unicode name: rainbow flag Β· U+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308 Β· Emoji 4.0 (2016) Β· group: Flags.
How people use it
- Pride: Pride Month, parades
- Identity: bios, coming out
- Allyship: support posts
- Trans pride (π³οΈββ§οΈ): visibility days
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| rainbow flagU+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F308 | Pride | |
| transgender flagU+1F3F3 U+FE0F U+200D U+26A7 U+FE0F | Trans pride | |
| rainbowU+1F308 | Rainbow | |
| white flagU+1F3F3 U+FE0F | Base flag | |
| sparkling heartU+1F496 | Love |
Using the rainbow and transgender flag emojis together
The rainbow flag π³οΈβπ and transgender flag π³οΈββ§οΈ emojis are often placed side by side to represent the broader LGBTQ+ community. They appear together in social media bios, Pride posts, and messages of support.
There is no single combined flag emoji, so users typically type both flags in sequence. Sometimes they add coloured hearts to represent other identities β for example, πππ for bisexuality or ππ€ππ€ for non-binary β creating a small pride flag cluster.
Rainbow flag meme π³οΈβπ
The rainbow flag emoji shows up in memes and comment sections as a quick, cheerful way to signal LGBTQ+ support. A single π³οΈβπ reply can be a simple show of support, and multiple flags are common on Pride-related posts.
It is sometimes paired with other emoji to add tone, but the flag itself generally keeps its meaning of pride, allyship, and queer identity. It may also be used in response to negative comments online.
Questions people ask
Why does π³οΈβπ show as a flag and a rainbow?
It is a joined sequence; devices older than 2016 (or 2020 for π³οΈββ§οΈ) cannot combine it.
Is there a bisexual flag emoji?
No; πππ hearts are the common substitute.
What does π³οΈβπ mean from a guy?
He is queer, an ally, or celebrating Pride.
What is the trans and gay flag emoji?
The trans and gay flag emoji refers to using π³οΈββ§οΈ (transgender flag) and π³οΈβπ (rainbow flag) together. People sometimes use them together to show support for both gay and transgender communities.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
