What is Pairckle?

Pairckle is a website that makes ranking easier by using pairwise comparisons. Choose from sets made by the community, re-rank an existing ranking, or create something completely new. Share your finished rankings with friends and explore what others have ranked.

How does Pairckle work?

Pairckle creates a ranking using pairwise comparisons, basing it on the choices you make between two possible options. Two random options (called "utensils") from your chosen set are shown to you, and whichever one you pick gains one point; the other loses one point. If in "Rank accurately" mode, this process is done for every possible combination of two utensils in your set. If in "Rank quickly" mode, this process is done for a random half of every possible combination. After finishing selecting utensils, Pairckle presents your final ranking, ordered by each utensil's number of wins subtracted by its number of losses. The ranking is displayed using dense ranking, so number number is skipped.

How can I create a ranking?

Go to the Create page to begin. You can either choose from an existing set made by another user, or create your own new set to rank. Enter the title of the set and the different things you want to include that are part of it. Click "Add more items" to add more to your set. When you're ready, choose "Rank quickly" for a quicker session or "Rank accurately" for a more accurate final ranking. Choose between the two options shown, and when you're finished, your ranking and its set will be published.

Where can I find my rankings and sets?

If you are logged in to an account, you can view your rankings and sets on your Account page.

If you are not logged in, your rankings and sets will be saved locally, but you will not be able to access them unless you log in or create an account.

Who can see my rankings and sets?

Currently, if you are logged in to an account, all of your rankings and sets are public and discoverable to anyone.

What's the backstory?

I always wanted to figure out which things in a specific category I liked best, but tier lists aren't definitive enough, and can get messy and subjective with different opinions on what the different tiers mean. Using pairwise comparisons allows the final ranking to have a clear winner, loser, and everything in between.

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