Random Name Picker
Paste a list of names or entries and spin the wheel to pick one at random, useful for giveaways and raffles.
Runs entirely in your browser, nothing is uploadedPick a winner in three steps
- Paste your list of names, one entry per line, into the text box.
- This is on by default, so previous winners never get picked twice, turn it off if you want repeats allowed.
- Hit spin, the wheel lands on a random entry and announces the winner.
Why people use the Random Name Picker
Everything worth knowing before you dive in.
How it helps
Picking a name fairly out of a list sounds simple, but doing it by hand invites bias, whether real or just perceived by the people involved. This tool spins a visual wheel built from your list and lands on one entry using the browser's random number generator, giving every name an equal, visible chance.
Built for real use
It works well for giveaways, raffles, classroom picks, assigning tasks, or deciding who goes first in a game. The remove winner option is useful when you need to draw several names in sequence without anyone being picked twice, each spin removes the previous winner from the wheel automatically.
Private by default
Because the wheel is drawn and spun entirely in the browser, there's no server involved and no list uploaded anywhere, the names you paste in stay on your screen.
Pro tip
For a fair looking spin during a live audience or stream, let the wheel finish its full animation before revealing the winner out loud, it reads as more transparent than an instant reveal.
Common questions
How many names can I add to the wheel?
There's no fixed limit, though wheels with a very large number of entries become harder to read visually.
Is the spin actually random?
Yes, the winning segment is chosen using the browser's random number generator before the wheel animation starts, so the spin animation reflects a result already determined fairly.
Can I pick more than one winner?
Yes, remove winner after each spin is on by default, so just spin again, the previous winner is taken out of the wheel automatically.