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What is a tier list and why is it so popular on YouTube? Explore the history of this "S" to "D" ranking format, see how creators use it to share their expertise, and discover why it generates billions of views.

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YouTube Culture and Trends Blog: Tier Lists

This page belongs to the YouTube Official Blog, where the company publishes news, updates, and analysis about its platform. The Culture and Trends section examines popular video formats and viewing behavior, and this article focuses on tier lists, videos in which creators sort items into ranked categories.

The post looks at how the tier list format grew out of gaming communities and spread to many other topics on YouTube. It describes how creators grade entries into lettered tiers, typically starting with S at the top, and points to examples of creators applying the format across different subjects.

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