What Does the Star Next to a Song Mean in Apple Music?

The star in Apple Music means that a song is popular with users

Have you noticed a gray star next to certain songs in Apple Music and are wondering what it means? The quick answer is that stars indicate which songs are most popular on an album or playlist. This wikiHow article discusses the meaning of the star icon in the Apple Music app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Things You Should Know

  • If you see a gray star next to a song on an Apple Music playlist or album, that song is popular among listeners.
  • Songs with stars usually have higher streams and more Loves than other songs on the album.
  • You can’t turn off the star feature.
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What does the star mean?

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    The star indicates that the song is popular. If you see a gray star next to a song in an Album on Apple Music, this means it’s one of the most liked songs. This is likely based on user data, such as number of streams and how many people tapped the Love button.[1]
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Can the star be hidden?

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    No, the stars can’t be hidden. Apple Music does not have an option to turn off the stars. You can, however, turn off Autoplay.

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References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/applesupport/status/1012798012891062275

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Kyle Smith
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Kyle Smith. Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
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