Tips

Whether you are building a custom ranking from scratch or organizing a huge list of game characters, small tweaks can make your tier list much easier to read, look better, and spark better discussions.

Here is a practical guide to getting the most out of the site’s features.

1. Structure Your Tiers for Clarity

  • Keep row count manageable: Five to seven tiers are usually the sweet spot. Too few tiers force items into generic categories, while too many dilute the differences between rankings.
  • Customize tier names: Don’t feel restricted to the standard S, A, B, C, D, and F setup. Naming tiers after specific themes or funny descriptors (e.g., “Must Play,” “Worth a Try,” “Overrated”) adds personality and context to your list.
  • Use color contrast effectively: Set distinct background colors for each tier so viewers can immediately tell rows apart at a glance. Choosing readable text colors against row backgrounds ensures your labels stay sharp on mobile screens.

2. Customize Items with the Design Editor

  • Add text or draw on images: Click the Create button to open the built-in design editor. You can use the pen tool, shapes, and text formatting options to label obscure items, annotate photos, or highlight specific details.
  • Build items without external tools: If you don’t have an image ready, use the blank canvas inside the editor to draw custom items or type formatted text directly onto a colored tile.
  • Fix mistakes quickly: Take advantage of the eraser, undo/redo, and clear canvas features while editing so you don’t have to restart from scratch.

3. Save Time on Large Lists with AI Importing

If you are building a list with dozens or hundreds of items (like long historical lists, massive game rosters, or full TV series catalogs), gathering images one by one can take a long time.

  • Use AI-assisted template generation: Copy the provided site prompt, paste it into your favorite AI tool along with your topic, and copy the generated code back into the importer. This automatically builds a template pre-filled with items, saving you significant setup time.

4. Work Efficiently on Any Screen

  • Use Full-Screen Mode: Click the full-screen button on any template to expand the canvas to fill your monitor or mobile display. This gives you maximum drag-and-drop workspace when sorting through large item pools.
  • No Account Friction: Every feature on the site works instantly without log ins or signups. You can make quick edits or download your work immediately without stopping to create an account.

5. Share and Engage Your Audience

  • Pick the right export option: If you want a static image to post on image-focused apps, download a high-res file directly. If you want feedback, copy the shareable link.
  • Encourage interactive feedback: Shared link pages allow viewers to drop emoji reactions and leave comments directly on your tier list. You can also grab the embed code to put your interactive tier list straight into a website or blog post.
  • Explore community rankings: Head over to our community page to see what others are ranking, react to user-created boards, and find inspiration for your next tier list.

6. Help Keep Templates Up to Date

Games get balance patches, sports rosters change, and new characters get added over time. If you notice a preloaded template with missing or outdated items, hit the Report button on that template. Flagging missing images or outdated details helps keep templates accurate for everyone in the community.

Ready to start? Head back to the main tier list maker homepage to browse preloaded templates, or start with a completely fresh slate on our blank tier list maker.