Tired of 'Liking' Things on Facebook? Here Are Six New Emoji Reactions

A screenshot of “Reaction” emoji on Facebook. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

The ubiquitous “Like” button is no longer the only way to react to a Facebook  post.

The social media giant announced on Thursday that it will be testing six new ways to respond to Facebook posts or comments, unveiling emoji reaction icons for “love,” “yay,” “haha,” “wow,” “angry” and “sad.” The “Reactions” are alternatives to the thumbs-up “Like” button, originally built in 2007 as an “awesome” button, and are aimed at making it easier for users to quickly express a range of emotions.