About this tool
Type or paste a list of names or items, one per line, and the wheel updates automatically. Spinning picks a genuinely random winner using your browser's random number generator — the result is decided before the animation plays, so the spin itself is just for show, not a factor in fairness.
How to use the Wheel of Names
- Type or paste names, one per line, into the box below the wheel.
- Tap Spin — the wheel animates and lands on a random entry.
- Optionally turn on "Remove winner after spin" to draw through the whole list without repeats.
Common use cases
- Picking a random student, team member, or volunteer fairly
- Running a raffle or giveaway drawing
- Randomly assigning turns, tasks, or teams
- Making a low-stakes group decision (where to eat, what to watch)
Things to watch out for
Every name gets an equal-sized slice regardless of how many characters it has, so the wheel stays fair even with a mix of short and long entries. Very long lists (several dozen or more) still spin correctly, but individual slices become thin and harder to read at a glance — for a big list, "Remove winner after spin" combined with several spins can be easier to follow than one wheel packed with names.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — the winning slice is chosen using your browser's random number generator before the spin animation plays, and every entry has an equal chance regardless of its position on the wheel.
Yes — turn on "Remove winner after spin" to have each name drop out of the wheel once picked, which is useful for randomly ordering a whole list one person at a time instead of just picking once.
There's no hard limit, but the wheel stays easiest to read with a couple dozen entries or fewer — very long lists still work, but individual slices get thin.