Choose a Secret Santa theme the group agrees on
Budget is the awkward part of Secret Santa: nobody wants to be the one asking for a lower limit. A private Rankd fixes that. Add the themes or budget ranges, send the link, and everyone ranks without anyone knowing who picked what.
- Under $25
- Something homemade
- Favorite snack
- Books only
- White elephant
Free. Edit the options, then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- Budget preferences stay private, so nobody feels cheap.
- The theme most people like wins, not the most enthusiastic person’s.
- Works for families, friends and offices.
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
- Run one Rankd for the budget and one for the theme.
- Send it early so people have time to shop.
Questions
Does Rankd draw Secret Santa names?
No, Rankd only helps the group decide things like the theme, budget or date. Use any name-drawing tool for the pairing.
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
- Pick a holiday party everyone will enjoyShortlist holiday party ideas for friends or the office, send one link, and let everyone rank them.
- Which Christmas movie are we watching?Shortlist Christmas movies, let the family rank them, and watch them in the order the group picked.
- Plan a Friendsgiving menu everyone wants to eatAdd the dish ideas, send one link, and guests rank what they most want on the table.