Question 1

How to use Twemoji with React or Vue?

Accepted Answer

Integrate Twemoji by calling twemoji.parse() on DOM elements after component mounting, or use community wrappers like Vue Twemoji Picker. For React, handle parsing in useEffect or componentDidMount to avoid side effects.

Question 2

Twemoji vs native emoji rendering: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Twemoji ensures consistent look across all devices, while native emojis vary by OS and browser. However, Twemoji adds network overhead for image loading, whereas native emojis are built-in and faster to display.

Question 3

How to change Twemoji from PNG to SVG format?

Accepted Answer

Set the 'ext' option to '.svg' and 'folder' to 'svg' in the parse method, as shown in the README: twemoji.parse(node, { folder: 'svg', ext: '.svg' }). This generates SVG URLs for vector-based rendering.

Question 4

Does Twemoji support all the latest emojis like 🫠 (melting face)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Twemoji v14.0 includes emojis up to Unicode 14.0. Always check the version in use, as updates follow Unicode releases to maintain compliance with new emoji additions.

Question 5

How to self-host Twemoji assets to avoid CDN problems?

Accepted Answer

Download assets from the gh-pages branch on GitHub and host them on your server. Then, configure the 'base' option in twemoji.parse() to point to your local asset path, ensuring reliability.

Question 6

Is Twemoji accessible for screen readers and SEO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it generates img tags with alt attributes set to emoji code points, which screen readers can interpret. For better SEO, ensure proper meta tags and consider adding ARIA labels if needed in your implementation.

Question 7

Can Twemoji handle emojis in user input without security risks?

Accepted Answer

The DOM parsing method is safe as it avoids innerHTML and sanitizes by targeting only text nodes, reducing XSS risks. The README recommends this over string parsing for security-conscious applications.

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