Pairwise Ranker
Which is better?
Up to 17 picks left
Pairwise Ranker
Pick the better of two, again and again. Your picks turn into a full ranking, from #1 to last.
How to use it
- Paste the things you want to rank, one per line. Around 5 to 20 works best.
- Two items appear. Pick the one you like more. Picked the wrong one? Undo.
- After a few rounds your full ranking appears. Share it, or send it to the Tier List Maker or the Top 10 List Maker.
Ideas
When you can’t decide
Ranking 15 things in your head is hard. Choosing between two is easy. Let the choices do the work.
Find your real favourite
Your favourite song, dish or city, found one pair at a time. The result is often a surprise.
Real decisions
Universities, jobs, holiday spots, gift ideas: compare them two at a time and see what comes out on top.
Challenge friends
Send the link: each friend ranks the same list, then compare your top 3.
Questions
What is pairwise ranking?
Pairwise ranking means comparing items two at a time and building the full order from those choices. It is easier than ranking a whole list at once, because you only ever answer one question: which of these two?
How many choices do I have to make?
Far fewer than every possible pair. The tool skips pairs it can work out from your earlier answers: about 20–25 picks for 10 items and about 60–70 for 20, instead of 45 and 190. A counter shows how many are left.
What if I pick the wrong one?
Press Undo to take back your last pick. You can go back as far as you like.
Is this the same as a “this or that” game?
It feels the same: two options, pick one. The difference is that every answer counts towards a final ranking of your whole list.
Can my friends rank the same list?
Yes. Copy the link and send it. Everyone gets the same list and makes their own ranking. Once you finish, your link also shows your result, with a button to rank it yourself.