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List Randomizer
Paste a list of names, then pick a winner, shuffle the order or split everyone into fair teams. For classrooms, meetings, games and sports.
This session
Picks, shuffles and teams appear here until you close the page. Nothing is saved.
Results use your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so every name has an equal chance. This is a convenience tool, not a certified raffle or lottery system.
Ways to use it
Classrooms
Pick who answers next, with “remove picked names” so everyone gets a turn.
Meetings
Shuffle the speaking order for a stand-up or retro.
Sports & games
Split players into even teams, then print or export them.
Giveaways
Spin the wheel for an informal draw in front of a group.
Frequently asked questions
Is the picker really random?+
Yes. It uses your browser's cryptographic random number generator (the same source used for passwords and encryption keys), with rejection sampling so every name has exactly the same chance. Shuffling uses the Fisher–Yates method, which makes every order equally likely.
Does the spinning wheel decide the winner?+
No. The winner is chosen first, then the wheel animates to land on that name. The animation is just for show and can't change the result.
How are teams balanced?+
The list is shuffled, then names are dealt out one at a time like cards, so team sizes never differ by more than one. Choose a number of teams, or a team size — 10 people in teams of 4 becomes teams of 4, 3 and 3.
What happens to duplicate names?+
Names that appear more than once (ignoring capital letters and extra spaces) are removed by default and listed so you can check them. Tick “Keep duplicate names” to keep every copy — useful when a name repeated means extra entries.
Can I import a class list or spreadsheet?+
Yes. Import a CSV or text file. If it has several columns, choose which one holds the names. Everything is read on your device.
Can I use this for a prize draw or raffle?+
You can use it for informal draws, but it isn't a certified raffle or lottery system and keeps no audit record. Check the rules that apply to your draw.
Is my list saved or uploaded?+
Nothing is uploaded. Your list is only saved — in this browser's storage, on this device — if you tick “Remember this list on this device”; untick it to delete it.