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How to make a tier list for anything

By Farasat Abbas Naqvi·Updated July 2026

The same simple steps make a tier list for any topic. Whether it is games, sports teams, food or fictional characters, here is the formula — plus where to start for popular topics.

Rank anything you like:
Make a tier list

The universal formula

Every tier list follows the same three steps: (1) list your items, (2) drag each into a tier from S to D, (3) export and share. It works the same whether you are ranking pizza or programming languages. New to it? Start with how to make a tier list.

Text topics vs image topics

If your items are names — foods, teams, songs — use the text maker and paste a list. If they need pictures — characters, logos, posters — use the image maker and upload them.

Popular topic starting points

  • Food: fast food, snacks, candy, soda
  • Entertainment: movies, music genres, albums
  • Sports: NFL teams, players, leagues
  • Games & tech: consoles, languages, apps

Many already exist as ready templates — or browse tier list ideas for more.

Customize it to fit the topic

Rename the tiers to suit the subject (“Must-play” to “Skip” for games, “Elite” to “Benched” for sports), recolor them, and add a title. Then export a clean PNG to share.

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About the author
Farasat Abbas Naqvi

Farasat is an engineer who designs websites and builds practical online tools in his spare time. He created Tier List Maker after using other ranking sites that asked for an account, stamped watermarks on downloads, or simply did not work well on a phone. He is not a professional gamer or a self-described tier-list expert — he builds and maintains this site himself, fixes issues, and adds features based on what visitors actually ask for.