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How to Make a Tier List: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to build a clear, convincing tier list — from choosing a topic to exporting a polished image.
By Tier List Maker Team ·
A good tier list does two things at once: it tells people what you think, and it starts a conversation. Here’s how to make one that does both.
1. Pick a focused topic
“Food” is too broad; “street food I’ve tried in Bangkok” is perfect. A focused topic keeps your items comparable, which makes your rankings feel fair.
2. Gather 15–30 items
Fewer than ten and the tiers look empty. More than forty and decisions start to blur. Type them in one go — separate items with commas — or upload images for a more visual list.
3. Rank with your gut first
Drag every item into a tier quickly, without overthinking. Then do a second pass. Most people find their first instinct was right about 80% of the time; the second pass is for the borderline cases.
4. Customise your tiers
The classic S-to-F scale works for most lists, but you can rename tiers to anything — “Must try”, “Worth a detour”, “Skip”. Recolour them to match your theme.
5. Export and share
Press Export PNG to download a high-resolution image. Add a one-line caption explaining your most controversial pick — that’s where the best discussions start.
Ready? Open the tier list maker and start ranking.