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Character
★Unicode codepoint
U+2605HTML named entity
★HTML decimal entity
★HTML hex entity
★CSS escape
\2605JavaScript escape
\u2605Meaning and usage
It is the standard symbol for star ratings, such as showing 4 out of 5 stars, and is also used to mark featured or favorite items in a list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HTML entity for a solid star?
Use ★ or ★.
How do I show a star rating using this symbol?
Repeat ★ for the earned stars and ☆ for the remaining ones, for example ★★★★☆ for a 4 out of 5 rating.