Pick a birthday party theme
Whether it’s a kid’s party or a friend’s thirtieth, picking the theme is easier when everyone ranks the ideas. Send the shortlist as a Rankd and plan around the winner.
- Karaoke night
- Murder mystery
- ’90s throwback
- Backyard barbecue
- Game night
Free. Edit the options, then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- The birthday person can rank too, or not, if it’s a surprise.
- Guests rank privately, so you hear what they’d really enjoy.
- The full order gives you backups if the venue falls through.
How it works
- Add the question and 3 to 12 options
- Send one private link to the group
- Everyone ranks privately, in about a minute
- You reveal the winner
Tips
- For kids’ parties, rank activities instead of themes.
- Rank the date separately if schedules are tight.
Questions
Can people see how I ranked?
No. Each person’s order stays private. Everyone sees the group’s final order and where they personally landed, never anyone else’s individual ranking.
Is it free? Does everyone need the app?
Rankd is free and runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download. Friends open the link from any group chat (iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, email) and rank in about a minute.
Decide something else
- What should we play at game night?Pick tonight’s board game or video game with a quick group ranking.
- Where should we eat tonight?Stop the “I don’t care, you pick” loop.
- Pick a holiday party everyone will enjoyShortlist holiday party ideas for friends or the office, send one link, and let everyone rank them.