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How to Use Emotes in Chat

A quick guide to enabling and using 7TV emotes in supported platforms.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Step 1: Install the 7TV Extension

To see and use 7TV emotes, you’ll need to install the browser extension:

  • Go to 7tv.app

  • Click "Install Extension"

  • Choose your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.)

  • Follow the prompts to install

Once installed, refresh your Twitch or Kick tab — you’ll now see 7TV emotes in chat.


Step 2: Typing Emotes in Chat

You can use emotes in chat by:

  • Typing the emote name/code (e.g., widepeepoHappy)

  • Clicking the 7TV emote menu in the chat box to browse and insert

Your personal emotes, followed channels’ emotes, and popular emotes will all appear in the menu.


Where Can I Use 7TV Emotes?

You can use 7TV emotes on:

  • Twitch (with the extension)

  • Kick (with the extension)

  • Discord (manually uploaded or linked via bots)

  • Any chat platform that supports 7TV through integrations


Troubleshooting

If you can’t see emotes:

  • Make sure the extension is installed and enabled

  • Refresh the browser tab

  • Make sure the channel you’re watching has 7TV emotes added

  • Check that your internet connection or browser isn’t blocking scripts

Want to create your own emotes? Check out:
How to Upload an Emote to 7TV

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