If you've ever combined a laughing emoji with a cowboy hat or a heart with literal fire, chances are you've already dipped your toes into the chaotic fun that is Emoji Kitchen. But did you know that Google regularly updates it with new combos?

Yep, Emoji Kitchen isn't a one-and-done thing. It's been evolving quietly in the background, and with every update, the emoji lab seems to get a little weirder—in the best way possible.

So, What's the Deal with the Updates?

Emoji Kitchen updates typically arrive with new Gboard versions or quietly roll out server-side, meaning you might suddenly see new emoji mashups without even updating your app. It's like waking up to a surprise emoji gift.

Here are some ways the feature has expanded over time:

  • Seasonal & Holiday Emojis: Around holidays like Halloween, Valentine's Day, and Christmas, Emoji Kitchen gets themed updates. Think pumpkin hearts, spooky ghost hybrids, or festive tree eyes.

  • More Combinations: Google keeps adding compatibility between emoji pairs. Where you might've seen a “no mix available” message before, you might now get a new custom combo.

  • New Emojis from Unicode Updates: When the main emoji set gets expanded, Emoji Kitchen usually follows up later by integrating the new additions into the mashup pool.

Notable Recent Additions

In the latest updates (as of late 2024/early 2025), some fun and unexpected combinations were spotted:

  • Melting Face + Sunglasses = One cool, slightly uncomfortable summer mood.

  • Cat + Skull = A hauntingly cute cursed cat.

  • Heart Eyes + Vampire = For those deeply in love with spooky season.

Some combos are expressive. Others are just plain ridiculous. Either way, they're fun to explore.

Where to Try It

While Emoji Kitchen lives natively in Gboard on Android, many fans now use unofficial Emoji Kitchen web apps that bring the feature to browsers. These sites mirror the original functionality but often with added tools like easier sharing or combo history.

How Often Are Updates Released?

There's no strict schedule, but Google tends to drop new packs every few months, especially when:

  • A major Android or Gboard update rolls out.

  • Seasonal events or emoji-related news (like World Emoji Day) come up.

  • There's a Unicode emoji release that shakes things up.

Final Thoughts

Emoji Kitchen updates might not make headlines, but for emoji fans, they're like DLC for your keyboard. Whether you're hunting for the perfect meme response or just trying to see what happens when you mash a ghost with a taco (it exists), the updates keep things fresh.