Here’s a list of the current top 10 most popular emojis based on global usage:

1. 😂 Face with Tears of Joy
2. ❤️ Red Heart
3. 😍 Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes
4. 🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing
5. 😊 Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes
6. 🙏 Folded Hands
7. 😭 Loudly Crying Face
8. 😘 Face Blowing a Kiss
9. 🥰 Smiling Face with Hearts
10. 🎉 Party Popper

These emojis are popular because they are versatile and can be used to express a wide range of emotions. For example, the 😂 emoji can be used to express happiness, amusement, or relief. The ❤️ emoji can be used to express love, affection, or gratitude. The 👍 emoji can be used to express approval, agreement, or encouragement.

The popularity of emojis has increased in recent years as people have become more comfortable using them to communicate. Emojis can be a great way to add emotion and personality to your messages.

The least popular emojis tend to be those that are less versatile or are used in specific contexts. Here are a few examples of emojis that are often considered to be less popular:

1. Input Symbols (🔠🔡🔢) – These text-based symbols are rarely used in casual conversation.
2. Abacus (🧮) – A niche tool that has limited use in digital communication.
3. Card Index (🗂️) – Another example of an emoji with very specific use cases.
4. Trackball (🖲️) – Outdated technology, leading to its lack of use.
5. Fax Machine (📠) – Since faxes are largely obsolete, this emoji sees little usage.
6. Pager (📟) – Similar to the fax machine, pagers are rarely used today.
7. Clamp (🗜️) – This tool is very situational and rarely appears in everyday messages.
8. Flag Emojis – Certain country flags, especially of smaller or less recognized nations, tend to have lower usage.
9. DVD (📀) – Physical media emojis like DVDs and CDs have become outdated.
10. Water Closet (🚾) – This emoji is specific to certain regions and its use is very limited.

It's important to note that emoji popularity can vary greatly depending on factors like region, age group, and social context. 1 What might be considered "least popular" in one place or among one demographic might be widely used in another.

This line graph tracks the growth of the emoji collection over time, highlighting the total number of emojis released each year. Additionally, it shows the cumulative total of emojis, offering a clear picture of how the emoji landscape has expanded since its inception.

This bar graph provides a visual breakdown of how many emojis are included in each category. From smileys and emotions to flags and symbols, explore the distribution of emojis across all available categories, giving insight into the diversity and range of emoji representation.