Overview
Customizing your tiers makes your tier list truly yours. Change names, pick colors, add or remove tiers - make it match your vision.
Default Tier Structure
| Tier | Color | Hex Code | Meaning |
|------|-------|----------|---------|
| S | Red | #FF7F7F | Best of the best |
| A | Orange | #FFBF7F | Excellent |
| B | Light Orange | #FFDF7F | Good |
| C | Yellow | #FFFF7F | Average |
| D | Light Green | #BFFF7F | Below average |
| F | Gray | #7F7F7F | Worst |
You can change everything about these tiers!
Renaming Tiers
- Click on the tier name
- Type your new name (up to 50 characters)
- Press Enter or click outside to save
Tip
**Popular Tier Name Schemes**
Classic: S, A, B, C, D, F
Descriptive: Must Read, Great, Solid, Okay, Pass, Avoid
Funny: Chef's Kiss, Pretty Good, It's Okay, Yikes, Burn It
Numerical: 10/10, 9/10, 8/10, 7/10, 6/10, Below 6
Changing Tier Colors
- Click the color swatch next to the tier name
- Use the color picker or enter a hex code (#FF0000)
- Preview the change in real-time
- Click outside or press Enter to apply
Note
**Color Best Practices**
- Use high contrast between tiers
- Avoid colors that are too similar
- Consider colorblind-friendly palettes
- Brighter/bolder = higher tier (typically)
Adding and Removing Tiers
Adding Tiers
- Click "Add Tier" button
- New tier appears at the bottom
- Drag to reorder
- Customize name and color
- Maximum: 10 tiers per list
Removing Tiers
- Click the trash icon next to the tier
- Confirm deletion
- Items in that tier move to "Unranked"
- Minimum: 2 tiers required
Reordering Tiers
- Click and hold the drag handle next to tier name
- Drag the tier up or down
- Drop it in the new position
- All items move with the tier
Tier Configuration Examples
| Setup | Tiers | Best For |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Minimal | 2 tiers | Simple good/bad lists |
| Simplified | 3-4 tiers | Quick rankings |
| Standard | 5-6 tiers | Most tier lists |
| Granular | 7-10 tiers | Detailed rankings |
Tip
**Special Categories**
Add tiers for:
- "Haven't Read Yet"
- "Need to Reread"
- "Guilty Pleasures"
- "Overrated"
- "Nostalgic Bias"
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Warning
- **Too Many Tiers** - Using 10 tiers for 15 items
- **Similar Colors** - #FF0000 and #FF1111 look identical
- **Confusing Names** - "Mid-High-Tier" is unclear
- **Unreadable Text** - Yellow text on white background
Quick Summary
- Rename tiers by clicking on the name
- Change colors via the color picker or hex codes
- Add up to 10 tiers, minimum 2 required
- Reorder by dragging
- Match your customization to your topic and audience