The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Presidents of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Abraham Lincoln the greatest of all time among Presidents, with a 79.4% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 George Washington (76.1%), #3 Franklin D. Roosevelt (62.6%).
The GOAT debate over U.S. presidents is as heated as politics itself. From Washington’s founding leadership to Lincoln’s unifying vision, FDR’s wartime strength to Reagan’s Cold War resolve, and Obama’s modern legacy, Americans never stop debating which commander-in-chief belongs at the very top. On GoatWars, you get to cast your vote and shape the ultimate GOAT list of presidents.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Presidents?
GoatWars fans rank Abraham Lincoln the greatest of all time among Presidents, with a 79.4% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Presidents by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 5,026 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 1, 2026.
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