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Rank Billionaires by Public Good

Vote head-to-head. The public ranking updates as people choose who had the better impact. Community votes shape the perceived positive impact ranking.25 people ranked · 388 votes cast so far.

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Based on anonymous head-to-head votes. Early rankings may shift as more people vote. Rankings as of Sep 3, 2026.

Most Respected Right Now

Voters currently rank these names highest in head-to-head matchups.

#1 Warren Buffett
US · Finance
1,702
Elo
#2 Richard Branson
UK · Conglomerate
1,626
Elo
#3 Marc Andreessen
US · Venture Capital
1,624
Elo
#4 Sam Altman
US · Technology / AI
1,620
Elo
#5 Elon Musk
US · Technology
1,609
Elo

Most Divisive Billionaires

These names split voters the most — the crowd is far from agreement.

#1 Howard Schultz
US · Food & Beverage
1,565
Elo
#2 Melinda French Gates
US · Philanthropy
1,537
Elo
#3 Larry Ellison
US · Technology
1,586
Elo
#4 MacKenzie Scott
US · Philanthropy
1,451
Elo
#5 Elon Musk
US · Technology
1,609
Elo

The Billionaire Moral Map

See where wealth and public moral rating line up — and where they do not. Explore the interactive scatterplot of all ranked billionaires.

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Featured Comparisons

See how voters have judged these head-to-head matchups.

Head-to-head
Warren Buffett vs Richard Branson
Elo 1,702 vs 1,626
Head-to-head
Warren Buffett vs Marc Andreessen
Elo 1,702 vs 1,624
Head-to-head
Richard Branson vs Marc Andreessen
Elo 1,626 vs 1,624

How the Billionaire Moral Ranking Works

Rank Billionaires uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess rankings. Every time you vote on a head-to-head matchup between two billionaires, the winner gains rating points and the loser loses points. The more matchups voted, the more stable the rankings become.

These rankings reflect what the voting community thinks about the perceived positive impact of each billionaire. They are not an editorial judgment or an objective measure of morality. The rankings are based entirely on anonymous public votes and will shift as more people participate.

Based on anonymous head-to-head votes. Early rankings may shift as more people vote. Read the full methodology →

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