What does Sponge look like on Microsoft?

On Microsoft it is the design shipped in Windows 11 24h2 August 2025 Update, shown above at full size. Older revisions are listed beneath it.

When did Microsoft add Sponge?

Microsoft first drew Sponge in Windows 10 October 2018 Update, released November 13, 2018.

Microsoft Corporation has shipped 8 versions of Sponge. Each is dated, so you can see when the design changed.

Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft shipped a new design for Sponge in Windows 11, released October 5, 2021. The previous design is shown beside it.

Windows 10 October 2018 UpdateNovember 13, 2018
Shipped in 2 releases before it changed
Windows 11 November 2021 UpdateOctober 4, 2021
Shipped in 1 release before it changed
Windows 11October 5, 2021
Shipped in 1 release before it changed
Windows 11 22H2September 20, 2022
Shipped in 1 release before it changed
Windows 11 23H2October 31, 2023
Shipped in 1 release before it changed
Windows 11 23h2 June 2024 UpdateJune 1, 2024
Shipped in 2 releases before it changed

✳ marks a release that redrew this emoji. The rest re-shipped the design unchanged.

What does Sponge look like on Microsoft?: On Microsoft it is the design shipped in Windows 11 24h2 August 2025 Update, shown above at full size. Older revisions are listed beneath it.
When did Microsoft add Sponge?: Microsoft first drew Sponge in Windows 10 October 2018 Update, released November 13, 2018.
How many times has Microsoft redrawn Sponge?: Microsoft Corporation has shipped 8 versions of Sponge. Each is dated, so you can see when the design changed.