Cracking face
A face covered in cracks, new in Emoji 18.0 (2026). Fits feeling stressed, fragile or about to fall apart.
Your device can’t display this emoji yet. You can still copy it; people on updated devices will see it.
Meaning
- Stress or pressure: “I’m cracking”.
- Feeling fragile or emotionally worn down. (Because it is new, common usage is still forming.)
The cracking face is one of the new emoji in Emoji 18.0: a face covered in cracks, for feeling stressed, fragile or about to crack. Released in September 2026, it isn’t on most phones yet: Apple, Samsung and Android are expected to add it during 2027. You can copy and send it now; people see it once their device updates. On devices that can’t draw it, this site shows Google’s design.
Meanings describe how people commonly use this emoji; usage varies by person, group and platform.
Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by the site owner.
Examples
- third deadline this week, I’m cracking
Looks similar
- Melting face🫠 is a melting face: embarrassment or being overwhelmed, softer than cracking.
- Face with spiral eyes😵💫 has spiral eyes: dizzy or confused.
Questions
What does the cracking face emoji mean?
Cracking face shows a face covered in cracks. It fits stress, pressure and feeling fragile or about to fall apart. Because it is new, common usage is still forming.
Why can’t I see the cracking face emoji?
It is new in Emoji 18.0 (September 2026), so most phones can’t display it yet: Apple, Samsung and Android are expected to add it during 2027. You can copy and send it now; people see it once their device updates. On devices that can’t draw it, this site shows Google’s design.