emojis i've never used. showing in frequently used

Hi Disco-Stew,

If you still see this behavior after restarting, reset your personal keyboard dictionary to address the issue.

Reset your personal dictionary

1. Go to Settings  > General > Reset.
2. Tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
3. All custom words and shortcuts are deleted, and the keyboard dictionary returns to its default state.

Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPhone - Apple Support

Regards.

Hello Disco-Stew,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities! We understand you have frequently used emojis that you don't frequently use showing.

These emojis shouldn't be showing in the frequently used section if you have never used them before.

Make sure your iPhone is up-to-date: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 

Close your Messages app and restart your iPhone: How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch   

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Take care!

Hey Disco-Stew,

You're welcome! We'll be here to hear the results once you've been able to test.

Cheers.