Wheel Of Names
The classic. Names in, name out.
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Saved locally. Nothing is sent to a server.
How it works
- Paste your list of names into the textarea, one per line.
- Click Spin — wheel rotates 3-5 seconds and lands on a wedge.
- Mode toggle: pure random or without-replacement.
- Sound on/off, wheel speed adjustable.
- Bookmark URL — list saves in the URL for re-use.
Why use this tool
- The visual spin adds a 4-second ceremony that makes the result feel legitimate.
- Cryptographically random — fair regardless of how the spin "looks."
- Bookmark with your list of 10-15 names for repeat use (classroom, team, family).
- Customisable visual — turn on or off sound, adjust spin speed.
When to use it
- Classroom student picker (visual version).
- Office Friday "who picks the music" rotation.
- Family chore allocation.
- Stream / podcast giveaway draws.
- Tournament bracket draws.
- Lottery / raffle winner selection.
FAQ
How many names fit?
Up to 24 fit visually on the wheel. Larger lists fall back to a text-only pick.
Is it really random?
Yes — uses your browser’s built-in random. Statistically fair over time.
Maximum names?
~15 read clearly on the visual wheel. Above that, names overlap on the wedges; switch to a plain picker which paginates.
Can I save the wheel?
Yes — bookmark the URL after pasting names. Names encode in the URL and persist.
Is the spin really random?
Yes — cryptographically secure. The visual rotation is computed after the pick; the result is real random regardless of how the spin appears.