Where should we eat tonight?
“Where should we eat?” stalls because nobody wants to be the one who picks wrong. Put three to six places in a Rankd, send it to the group, and everyone ranks them privately in under a minute. You reveal the place that the group ranked highest overall, and the debate is over.
- Thai
- Sushi
- Pizza
- Tacos
- Burgers
Free. Edit the options, then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- Picky eaters can rank a place last without vetoing dinner for everyone.
- Second choices count, so the group lands on the place most people are happy with.
- It takes less time than scrolling the group chat for everyone’s answers.
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
- Use real restaurant names if you already have a shortlist; cuisines work for early planning.
- Set a reveal time in your message (“I’ll reveal at 6”) so people rank quickly.
- Run it again next week with the same options to rotate fairly.
Questions
How many restaurants should I add?
Three to six works best. Fewer than three is a simple poll; more than seven and people start ranking at random toward the bottom.
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.