Wheel of Names — Spin to Pick a Winner

Spin a free picker wheel to choose a random name or option.

100% Browser-Based • Local Processing

Press Space or tap the wheel to spin.Tap the wheel to spin.

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Your list stays on this device and is remembered here for next time.

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🔒 Local Processing. Your names and lists never leave your device.

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🌐 Fully Client-Side. Runs instantly in your browser.

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Overview

What is a Wheel of Names — Spin to Pick a Winner?

Wheel of Names is a spinning picker wheel: type in your names or options, spin the wheel, and one is chosen at random. It uses a secure random generator so every entry has an equal chance, can remove each winner for draws without repeats, and runs entirely in your browser.

A picker wheel turns 'who's next?' or 'who wins?' into a fun, visible moment — perfect for classrooms calling on students, choosing a giveaway winner, or settling a group decision. Type your entries, give it a spin, and watch it land on a result.

It runs entirely in your browser, so your list stays on your device. The wheel uses a secure random generator, so the outcome is genuinely fair, and you can remove each winner to draw several without repeats.

Guide

How to use the wheel of names

Step 1: Enter your names or options, one per line — the wheel updates as you type

Enter your names or options, one per line — the wheel updates as you type.

Step 2: Click Spin (or press Space) and let the wheel land on a random entry

Click Spin (or press Space) and let the wheel land on a random entry.

Step 3: See the winner; turn on 'remove after win' to keep drawing without repeats, and save or share your list if you like

See the winner; turn on 'remove after win' to keep drawing without repeats, and save or share your list if you like.

Screens

Wheel of Names — Spin to Pick a Winner in action

A picker wheel with coloured segments ready to spin.
Wheel + entries
Winner announced after a spin with confetti.
Winner modal
The wheel of names ready to spin on a phone, with its entry list below.
Mobile (stacked)
Details

A fair spin, and draws without repeats

The spin looks like chance, but the result is decided by your browser's secure random generator, which gives every entry an exactly equal chance — the animation is just for show, so you can't influence the outcome by how you click. That makes it suitable for giveaways and classroom fairness. Turn on 'remove winner after each spin' to draw a sequence of unique results — handy for picking an order, assigning turns, or running a raffle down to the last name. Your list is never uploaded; if you want to reuse it, save it locally or copy a shareable link. For a plain one-tap pick without the wheel, use the Random Name Picker; to shuffle a whole list into a random order, use the List Randomizer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the wheel actually random and fair?

Yes. The winning segment is chosen by your browser's secure random number generator, so every entry has an equal chance regardless of its size, colour, or position on the wheel. The spinning animation is purely visual — it can't be influenced by timing — which makes the result genuinely fair for giveaways and classrooms.

Can I add my own names and options?

Yes. Type your entries one per line and the wheel rebuilds instantly. You can add, edit, remove, or clear entries at any time, and there's no fixed limit beyond what fits comfortably on the wheel — long lists scale the text and remain spinnable.

How do I draw multiple winners without repeats?

Turn on 'remove winner after each spin'. Each time the wheel lands, that entry is taken off, so the next spin picks from the remaining names. It's the easiest way to draw an order, assign turns, or run a raffle until everyone (or every prize) has been picked.

Can I save or share my list?

Yes. You can save a list locally so it's there next time, and generate a shareable link that encodes the entries, so a colleague or classroom can open the same wheel. The data lives in the link or your browser — it isn't stored on a server.

How is this different from the Random Name Picker?

The Wheel of Names is a visual spinner that builds suspense and shows the pick happening, which is great for classes and events. The Random Name Picker selects instantly without the animation. Both draw fairly; choose the wheel when you want the spin moment, and the picker when you just want a quick result.

Does it work for giveaways and raffles?

Yes. It's well suited to giveaways: add the entrants, spin for a fair winner, and use remove-after-win to draw runners-up. Because the pick uses a secure RNG and runs locally, it's transparent and fair — though for high-stakes or regulated draws you should follow any rules your promotion requires.

Is it private — is anything uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser, so whatever you enter is processed on your own device and never uploaded. Nothing is stored once you close the tab unless you choose to save it. That keeps your lists, names, and data private.

Is it free, and do I need to sign up?

Yes, it's completely free with no account, no trial, and no limit on how many times you use it. Because it runs entirely in your browser, there are no server costs, no usage caps, and no watermark or branding added to your result.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. It runs in your phone's browser with nothing to install, so you can use it on Android or iOS. The layout adapts to small screens, making it easy to use on the go, at a party, or in a classroom.

Does it work offline?

Once the page has loaded, it runs entirely on your device, so it keeps working without a connection — which is also why nothing is uploaded. You only need to be online to open the page the first time; after that the tool works locally.

Can I copy or share the result?

Yes. You can copy the result to your clipboard with one click, and many results can be downloaded or shared. Everything is generated locally, so copying and sharing are instant with no upload step.

Is the randomness fair?

Yes. The tool uses your browser's secure random number generator, so every outcome is genuinely unpredictable and each option has an equal chance. It isn't weighted or rigged — results are as fair as a well-shuffled deck or an even spin.

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