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Native Unicode

Anchor

Anchor (⚓) from Travel & Places.

Name

anchor

Subcategory

Transport Water

Codepoint

U+2693

Unicode Hex

2693

Unicode

v4.1

iOS

v6.0+

Slug

anchor-2693

Shortcodes

:anchor::ship::tool:

Themes

sporttransportshipanchortool

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About the Anchor emoji

The ⚓ Anchor emoji is part of the Travel & Places category and the transport water group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :anchor:, :ship:, and :tool: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Anchor (Unicode codepoint U+2693) anchor (⚓) from Travel & Places.. ⚓ stands for "anchor" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2693. Place and transport emojis act like tiny location pins — ⚓ hints at the where without spelling it out. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2693 (2693). It joined the Unicode standard in version 4.1 and shipped on iOS from version 6.0 onward. Common shortcodes: :anchor:, :ship:, :tool:. Visually, the dominant palette leans blue based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under sport, transport, ship, anchor, and tool tag views. Hit copy and ⚓ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use Anchor

  • Posting workout updates, game-day reactions, and PR celebrations
  • Tagging training threads, league standings, and event recaps
  • Pairing with fire or hundred-points for extra hype
  • Sharing trip plans, commutes, and travel itineraries

Combinations and pairings

  • Pair ⚓ with sport-themed, transport-themed, and ship-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
  • Lead a caption with ⚓ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the Anchor emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Anchor emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
  2. Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ⚓ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
  3. Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ⚓ Anchor emoji mean?
⚓ stands for "anchor" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2693. Place and transport emojis act like tiny location pins — ⚓ hints at the where without spelling it out. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2693 (2693). It joined the Unicode standard in version 4.1 and shipped on iOS from version 6.0 onward. Common shortcodes: :anchor:, :ship:, :tool:. Visually, the dominant palette leans blue based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under sport, transport, ship, anchor, and tool tag views. Hit copy and ⚓ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Anchor?
The ⚓ Anchor emoji is encoded as U+2693 (hex 2693). It belongs to the Transport Water group inside Travel & Places.
How do I copy the ⚓ emoji?
Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ⚓ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Anchor have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :anchor:, :ship:, and :tool:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⚓ emoji automatically.

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