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How to Create a Tier List for Anything: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create a Tier List for Anything: Step-by-Step Guide

18 Jul 2025 Official

Whether you're ranking your favorite anime characters, fast food chains, gaming weapons, or even household chores — tier lists are a fun, engaging way to organize and share your opinions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to create a tier list for anything using TierCards — the ultimate platform for building and publishing professional-looking tier lists.

Why Tier Lists?

  • Easy to create and customize.
  • Viral-friendly format for social media and forums.
  • Ideal for content creators, gamers, bloggers, and educators.
  • Allows visual comparison in a fun, digestible way.

Step 1: Choose a Blank Template or Pre-Made Tier List

Your journey starts with picking the right tier list structure.

Option 1: Create from Scratch

If you want a blank canvas and full control over your tier list, head over to:

https://tiercards.com/template

Option 2: Use a Pre-Made Template

Want to skip the basics and start with a ready-made format like "Best Fast Food Tier List"? Try this:

https://tiercards.com/template/fast-food-tier-list-mcx4o8wo5h71o

Step 2: Add or Upload Your Images

  1. Look to the left sidebar in the editor.
  2. Click on “Uploads”.
  3. Use the drag-and-drop box or click to manually upload images.
  4. All uploaded images will appear in the "Uploads" section.

Pro Tip: Use PNGs or square JPGs for better appearance.

Step 3: Edit Tier List Rows and Details

  • Edit Tier Names: Click on any tier label to rename it.
  • Insert New Tiers: Add a new tier row easily.
  • Delete a Tier: Click on the left head of a tier row, then the delete icon will appear.
  • Customize Appearance:
    • Change background color of tiers.
    • Modify the tier list title and its color.
    • Reorder rows and layout styles.

Step 4: Adjust Tier List Settings

Next, go to the Settings Tab in the editor. Here you can:

  • Make uploaded image backgrounds transparent.
  • Change the aspect ratio of the tier list.
  • Set border width and color around images.
  • Choose fonts and theme colors.
  • Adjust grid size and spacing.

Step 5: Drag and Drop Images into Your Tier List

This step is essential — skipping it may prevent your tier list from generating properly.

  • Go to the Uploads section.
  • Drag each image and drop it into the appropriate tier.
  • Rearrange images by dragging them within or between tiers.

Note: If images are not dragged into a tier, they won’t appear in your final tier list.

Step 6: Publish Your Tier List

  1. Click the “Publish Tier” button.
  2. Enter your tier list title and description in the popup.
  3. Click Publish and your tier list will go live.

You’ll receive a shareable link to post on Twitter (X), Reddit, Discord, and more!

Bonus Tips for Going Viral

  • Use engaging titles like “Every Fast Food Chain Ranked from S to F!”
  • Add emojis and humor to your tier labels.
  • Include a short explanation or blog below your tier list.
  • Use high-quality, square images.
  • Invite your followers to create their own version using your template.

? Conclusion: Make Tier Lists That Get Noticed

With TierCards.com, anyone can create a powerful, visual tier list in just a few minutes. Whether you’re reviewing TV shows, ranking NBA players, or organizing your weekend tasks — tier lists are the perfect format for content, conversation, and creativity.

Follow the steps above and you’ll not only build a standout tier list but also boost your chances of going viral.

Ready to Start?

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