The status will then count likes, loves or angers.
Facebook for the moment is testing `Reactions` in Ireland and Spain and will release it worldwide shortly.
Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the new function in a Facebook post with a video, writing, "Meet the new Reactions."
The emotions are "Haha," "Yay," "Wow," "Sad," "Angry," as well as "Like" and "Love".
"Today we`re launching a test of Reactions -- a more expressive Like button," he wrote on a Facebook post yesterday.
The Like button, he said, has been a part of Facebook for a long time. Billions of Likes are made every day, and Liking things is a simple way to express yourself.
"For many years though, people have asked us to add a "dislike" button. Not every moment is a good moment, and sometimes you just want a way to express empathy. These are important moments where you need the power to share more than ever, and a Like might not be the best way to express yourself," he said.
But the `dislike` button is not just ready.
"Reactions gives you new ways to express love, awe, humor and sadness. It`s not a dislike button, but it does give you the power to easily express sorrow and empathy -- in addition to delight and warmth," he said.
Zuckerberg said users will be able to express these reactions by long pressing or hovering over the Like button.
"We`re starting to test Reactions in Ireland and Spain and will learn from this before we bring the experience to everyone. We hope you like this - or can better express how you`re feeling!," he added.
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