How to Like and Dislike Songs on Apple Music (And Why You Should)
Many music lovers are proud of their music taste. No matter what type of music you’re into, we know how helpful it is when your streaming platform shows you accurate recommendations. With more than 75 million songs on Apple Music, you’re bound to find songs you like.
And if you want to find more music that’s up your alley, you can tell Apple Music what you like, so it can recommend similar songs, playlists, and albums. This article will show you how to like and dislike songs and more on Apple Music so you can get more value from the platform.
How to Like a Playlist or Album on Apple Music (Mobile)
To like songs, playlists, and albums on Apple Music, you have to let the app know that you “love” them. Just follow these steps:
Want to learn more about playlists on Apple Music? Read ourguide to get started on using Apple Music playlists.
How to Like a Song on Apple Music (Mobile)
When streaming a playlist or album on Apple Music, you might find specific songs that you enjoy. You can like those individual songs to let the app know that’s what you’re into. There are a couple of ways you can like songs on Apple Music.
How to Like a Song From a Playlist or Album on Apple Music
How to Like a Song From the Player on Apple Music
How to Like a Playlist, Album, or Song on Apple Music (Desktop)
Just like on the mobile app, you can like music on Apple Music’s desktop app.
Find and open a playlist or album you like. Tap thethree-dot menuin the bottom-right corner of the playlist info section (above the track list). You’ll find it right next to theplusicon.
How to Like a Playlist or Album on Apple Music (Desktop)
Now click on theLoveoption on the drop-down menu.
How to Like a Song on Apple Music (Desktop)
To like a song from a playlist or album, click on thethree-dot menuto the right of the song, then chooseLove.
You can also simply hover over a track and click on thehearticon that appears on the left. Doing this will make the icon appear filled instead of outlined.
You can also like a song that’s playing by hovering over the music player at the top of the screen. This will reveal thethree-dot menuon the right. Click it, and then click onLovefrom the drop-down menu.
How to Dislike a Song on Apple Music
To dislike a song, follow the same steps we mentioned before to find the song you want to dislike. Next, go to thethree-dot menuand choose theSuggest Less Like Thisoption on the drop-down menu. Apple Music will show you a message confirming that it will recommend fewer songs like that in Listen Now.
Why You Should Like or Dislike Music on Apple Music
Streaming services use algorithms to personalize your experience by showing you more of what you like based on what you already like. On Apple Music, liking or disliking songs and playlists will help you listen to more music you’ll likely enjoy.
Additionally, it’s a great way todiscover new songs on Apple Musicthat you otherwise wouldn’t listen to—all because you taught Apple Music’s algorithm what you like.
So, if you’ve found it hard to find songs you like or new music you actually enjoy, start liking your favorite songs.
On the other hand, disliking songs will also help Apple Music know it should suggest less of a specific sound, artist, genre, etc. It’s up to you to update this as your taste evolves.
Personalize Your Streaming Experience on Apple Music
Apple Music has many benefits—one of them being the ability to customize your experience. In many ways, what the service recommends is up to you, so be intentional about liking or disliking songs. That way, you can get more value from the music streaming app.
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