Find a new hobby to take up with friends
A group hobby only works if people keep showing up. The usual pattern: one excited friend signs everyone up, and by week three it’s just them. Rank the ideas first. A hobby that lands near the top of most lists, even if it’s nobody’s first pick, has a much better chance of lasting past the first month.
- Pickleball
- Pottery
- Climbing gym
- Run club
- Board game league
- Cooking class series
- Learning guitar
Free. Edit the options, then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- The winner reflects what people will actually stick with, not what sounds fun in the chat.
- Costly hobbies with gear or memberships can be ranked low privately.
- The second-place hobby is ready to go if the first one fizzles.
How it works
- Add the question and 3 to 30 options
- Send one private link to the group
- Everyone ranks privately, in about a minute
- You reveal the winner
Tips
- Note the startup cost of each hobby, like gear or a class pass.
- Try the winner for a month before committing to more.
- Re-rank every season to keep it fresh.
Questions
What if the group is split?
Look at the full order, not just the winner. If the top two are close, try each for a few weeks and rank again.
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.