How to Enable Half-Star Ratings in iTunes on a Mac

Some artists don't even deserve a full star. Learn how to give them the half-assed rating they deserve.

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You Will Need

  • iTunes
  • A Mac computer

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Close iTunes

    Close iTunes, and open Terminal in the utilities folder.

  2. Step 2

    Type a code

    Type the following: Defaults write com.apple.iTunes allow-half-stars-bool TRUE

  3. Step 3

    Close Terminal and run iTunes

    Press Return and close Terminal. That's it!

  4. Did you know? Journey's 1981 hit, "Don't Stop Believin'," is the most-downloaded 20th century song ever on iTunes.

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