Skip to main content

Black star

Black star (★) from Symbols.

Name

black star

Category

Symbols

Subcategory

Symbol Other

Codepoint

U+2605

Unicode Hex

2605

Slug

black-star-2605

Shortcodes

:black_star::star::black:

Themes

sky

Download as image

Renders with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

About the Black star emoji

The ★ Black star emoji is part of the Symbols category and the symbol other group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :black_star:, :star:, and :black: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Black star (Unicode codepoint U+2605) black star (★) from Symbols.. ★ stands for "black star" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2605. Symbol emojis like ★ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2605 (2605). Common shortcodes: :black_star:, :star:, :black:. Visually, the dominant palette leans black based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under sky tag views. Tap ★ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use Black star

  • Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
  • Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
  • Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

  • Pair ★ with sky-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 Black star emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Black star 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 ★ Black star emoji mean?
★ stands for "black star" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2605. Symbol emojis like ★ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2605 (2605). Common shortcodes: :black_star:, :star:, :black:. Visually, the dominant palette leans black based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under sky tag views. Tap ★ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Black star?
The ★ Black star emoji is encoded as U+2605 (hex 2605). It belongs to the Symbol Other group inside Symbols.
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 Black star have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :black_star:, :star:, and :black:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ★ emoji automatically.

This emoji goes great with

Curated combos that read well next to in messages, posts, and captions.

More Symbol Other

Closely related emojis from the same symbol other group.

8 picks