How this tier list maker works
Six tiers, one pool of unranked entries, and no step that requires an account. Pick a template from the dropdown and the whole set drops into the unranked row. Move an entry by tapping it and then tapping a tier — the tier rows highlight while something is selected — or drag it if you are on a desktop. Tapping an entry that is already placed sends it back to the pool, so nothing is a one-way decision.
Two things make a finished list useful rather than disposable. It is stored in your browser per template, so you can leave a 50-entry list half-done and come back to it. And the share button encodes the whole arrangement into the URL, which means the person you send it to opens your list rather than an empty grid — then rearranges their own copy to argue with you.
One thing this is not: a general-purpose tier maker where you upload your own images. Every template comes with the artwork already attached, which is the trade — you cannot bring a folder of screenshots, but you also do not have to, and there is nothing to set up before you start ranking.
What the tiers usually mean
- S
- Best in class. Keep this tier small or it stops meaning anything.
- A
- Great. Would recommend without a caveat.
- B
- Good. Solid, just not a favourite.
- C
- Fine. Neither a recommendation nor a warning.
- D
- Weak. Would only pick it if the better options were gone.
- F
- No. The tier you have to justify.
None of this is enforced. A tier list with three empty rows is still a tier list, and plenty of the best ones only use S, B and F.
Tips for a tier list you still agree with tomorrow
- 1Fill S last. Most people put three things in S in the first ten seconds and then have nowhere to go when they hit something better.
- 2Use Shuffle before you start. Working through a list in its original order anchors you to whatever happens to be first.
- 3If two entries keep swapping rows, they belong in the same tier. That is what tiers are for, and it is the main advantage over a strict 1-to-30 ranking.
- 4When the top of your list genuinely will not settle, play the same set as a bracket. Head-to-head picks break ties that tiers cannot.
Tier list maker FAQ
How do I make a tier list?
Pick a template from the dropdown above — fast food, anime, Marvel movies, Taylor Swift songs and 106 others. Then move each entry into a tier: on a phone, tap the entry and tap the tier row you want it in; with a mouse you can drag it instead. Tap an entry that is already in a tier to send it back to the unranked pool. Nothing is locked in, so you can rearrange until it looks right.
What do the S, A, B, C, D and F tiers mean?
S is the top tier — better than an A, which is the joke the format started with. From there A is great, B is good, C is fine, D is weak and F is the one you would not defend. The labels are only conventions: you can leave tiers empty, put everything in two rows, or use S and F as a like/dislike split.
Can I add my own items to a tier list?
Yes. The "Add your own" box under the unranked pool lets you add up to 24 entries of your own on top of a template, which covers the usual case of a list that is missing one favourite. Your additions are saved with the rest of the list and travel in the share link.
Can I make my own tier list from scratch?
Almost — start from the template closest to your topic, hit Reset, and add your own entries; you are then working from an empty grid with only the names you typed. If you want a set that is entirely your own with nothing borrowed, the bracket maker builds one from a blank list and gives you a shareable page for it.
Will my tier list still be here if I close the tab?
Yes. The list is saved in your browser as you go, per template, so refreshing or coming back tomorrow reopens it exactly where you left it. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account — clearing your browser storage is the only thing that erases it.
How do I share a tier list?
"Share link" copies a URL that contains the whole list, so whoever opens it sees your exact tiers and can rearrange their own copy from there. "Copy" instead puts a plain-text version on your clipboard (S: ..., A: ..., B: ...) which is what you want for a Discord message, a Reddit comment or a group chat.
Is a tier list better than a ranking bracket?
They answer different questions. A tier list is fast and forgiving — good when you mostly want to group things and do not care whether the third-best and fourth-best are in the right order. A bracket forces a winner in every pair, which is what you want when the top of the list is genuinely contested. Every template here exists in both forms, so you can build the tier list and then play the same set as a bracket to check whether your S tier survives.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, and it does not rely on dragging. Browser drag-and-drop is unreliable on touchscreens, which is why every action here also works as tap-the-entry then tap-the-tier. The tier rows stay readable at phone width and the tool does not need an app.