Kaomoji for WhatsApp: Copy and Paste Text Faces
Tap any face below to copy it, then paste it into your WhatsApp chat, status or About line. These 37 kaomoji work on Android, iPhone, WhatsApp Web and Desktop, and each one comes with a note on when to use it. Want more? Browse the full kaomoji copy and paste tool.
Do Kaomoji Work on WhatsApp?
Yes. Kaomoji are plain text, so you can paste them into any WhatsApp chat, group, text status or About line. Tap a face on this page to copy it, open WhatsApp, press and hold the message box, and tap Paste.
Unlike emoji, which are small pictures, a kaomoji is built from letters, punctuation and symbols, such as (＾▽＾). Because it is just text, it does not need an app, a keyboard or a download. If you are new to them, read what kaomoji are and how they differ from emoji.
How to Copy and Paste Kaomoji on WhatsApp
It takes a few seconds on any device. Pick your device below.
Android
- Tap a face on this page. It is copied automatically.
- Open your WhatsApp chat.
- Press and hold the message box, then tap Paste.
- Tap Send.
iPhone
- Tap a face on this page to copy it.
- Open your WhatsApp chat.
- Tap and hold in the message field, then tap Paste.
- Tap Send.
WhatsApp Web and Desktop
- Click a face on this page to copy it.
- Click the message box in WhatsApp.
- Press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
- Press Enter.
Best Kaomoji for WhatsApp by Situation
Tap any face to copy it. The short note under each one tells you when it fits best.
Greetings and Good Morning
Friendly faces for hello, hi and good morning.
Good Night
Soft, sleepy faces for the end of the day.
Thank You and Sorry
Polite faces that show respect.
Laughing and Happy
For good news, jokes and excitement.
Love and Affection
For partners, family and close friends.
Sympathy and Sad
Show you care when something goes wrong.
Funny, Awkward and Shrug
For jokes, confusion and ‘I don’t know’.
Congratulations and Approval
For good job, well done and yes!
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Using Kaomoji in WhatsApp Chats, Status and About
Chats and groups: paste a kaomoji at the end of a message to set the tone. A friendly face after “See you soon” feels warm, while the same sentence with a flat face can read as cold.
Text status: kaomoji work in text statuses as well. Short faces look best, so use one per status.
About line: the About section accepts normal text, so a small face can add personality. Check the preview after pasting.
Tips to Make Kaomoji Work Smoothly
- Watch for * _ and ~: WhatsApp uses these characters for bold, italic and strikethrough. A face with a pair of them can format the words around it. If that happens, choose another face.
- Boxes instead of symbols: a rare symbol may be missing on an older phone. Simple faces from this page are the safest.
- One is enough: a single kaomoji per message keeps chats easy to read, especially with family or at work.
- Save your favorites: on iPhone, add them under Settings, General, Keyboard, Text Replacement. On Android, add a shortcut in your keyboard’s personal dictionary. You can also keep a list in a Message Yourself chat.
Kaomoji vs Emoji on WhatsApp
| Kaomoji | Emoji | |
|---|---|---|
| Made of | Text characters | Small pictures |
| Looks | Mostly the same on every phone | Can look different on different phones |
| How to add | Copy and paste | Emoji keyboard |
| Best for | Personality, tone and cute reactions | Quick symbols and objects |
You do not have to choose. Many people use both: an emoji for the object and a kaomoji for the mood.
Kaomoji for WhatsApp: FAQ
Do kaomoji work on WhatsApp?
Yes. Kaomoji are plain text characters, so you can paste them into any WhatsApp chat, group, text status or About line. Tap a face on this page to copy it, then paste it into WhatsApp.
Is there a kaomoji keyboard for WhatsApp?
WhatsApp has no built-in kaomoji keyboard. The easiest way is to copy a face from this page and paste it. You can also save favorites with your phone’s text shortcuts so you can type them quickly.
Why does my kaomoji show boxes or question marks?
Your phone is missing a font for one of the symbols. This is more common on older phones. Try a simpler face, or update your phone’s system software.
Why did part of my message turn bold or italic?
WhatsApp uses the asterisk, underscore and tilde characters for bold, italic and strikethrough. A kaomoji that contains a pair of these can format the text between them. Pick another face, or check the message before sending.
How do I save my favorite kaomoji on WhatsApp?
On iPhone, add them under Settings, General, Keyboard, Text Replacement. On Android, add a shortcut in your keyboard’s personal dictionary. You can also keep them in a Message Yourself chat and copy from there.
Can I use kaomoji in my WhatsApp status and About?
Yes. Text statuses and the About line accept normal text, so kaomoji work there too. Check the preview before you post.
Are these kaomoji free to use?
Yes. They are plain text characters, so you can copy and use them anywhere without credit.
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