Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel
Microsoft addressed a disruption in the GIF functionality within the Windows Emoji Panel caused by the retirement of the Tenor GIF API. The issue affected Windows 11 and Windows Server users starting June 30, 2026, resulting in the GIF service becoming unavailable. Microsoft restored GIF functionality for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 users by switching to the GIPHY provider via the optional preview update KB5095093. The fix for Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025 is still in progress with no timeline provided. Users must install the latest Windows updates to regain GIF functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GIF feature in the Windows Emoji Panel stopped working on June 30, 2026, due to the retirement of the Tenor GIF API service. Microsoft released an optional preview cumulative update (KB5095093) on June 23, 2026, which switches the GIF provider to GIPHY, restoring functionality for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. The update also includes other fixes such as Point-in-Time Restore and a bug fix for Recycle Bin confirmation dialogs. The issue remains unresolved for Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025, with no ETA for a fix. Users are advised to install the update to restore GIF functionality.
Potential Impact
Users of Windows 11 and Windows Server experienced loss of GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel starting June 30, 2026, due to the discontinuation of the Tenor GIF API. This impacts user experience but does not represent a security breach or exploit. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The disruption is limited to the GIF search and insertion feature within the Emoji Panel.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has provided an optional preview update (KB5095093) that restores GIF functionality by switching to the GIPHY provider for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. Users should install this update via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog to resolve the issue. For Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft is still working on a fix; users should monitor official channels for updates. No additional action is required beyond installing the update where available.
Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel
Description
Microsoft addressed a disruption in the GIF functionality within the Windows Emoji Panel caused by the retirement of the Tenor GIF API. The issue affected Windows 11 and Windows Server users starting June 30, 2026, resulting in the GIF service becoming unavailable. Microsoft restored GIF functionality for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 users by switching to the GIPHY provider via the optional preview update KB5095093. The fix for Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025 is still in progress with no timeline provided. Users must install the latest Windows updates to regain GIF functionality.
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Technical Analysis
The GIF feature in the Windows Emoji Panel stopped working on June 30, 2026, due to the retirement of the Tenor GIF API service. Microsoft released an optional preview cumulative update (KB5095093) on June 23, 2026, which switches the GIF provider to GIPHY, restoring functionality for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. The update also includes other fixes such as Point-in-Time Restore and a bug fix for Recycle Bin confirmation dialogs. The issue remains unresolved for Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025, with no ETA for a fix. Users are advised to install the update to restore GIF functionality.
Potential Impact
Users of Windows 11 and Windows Server experienced loss of GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel starting June 30, 2026, due to the discontinuation of the Tenor GIF API. This impacts user experience but does not represent a security breach or exploit. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The disruption is limited to the GIF search and insertion feature within the Emoji Panel.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has provided an optional preview update (KB5095093) that restores GIF functionality by switching to the GIPHY provider for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. Users should install this update via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog to resolve the issue. For Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft is still working on a fix; users should monitor official channels for updates. No additional action is required beyond installing the update where available.
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Threat ID: 6a44f4b027e9c797195ff99a
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 11:06:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 11:06:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 11:43:19 UTC
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