Wheel Picker Lab

People and names

Random name picker for a clear, fair draw

Paste a list of people and select one name at random. The visible entry list and probability preview make the draw easy to explain.

6 entries in this starter preset

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How it works

From list to result in three steps

  1. 1
    Edit your options

    Add, paste, remove, or temporarily exclude entries. Choose equal, weighted, or No Repeat rules.

  2. 2
    Review the chances

    The eligible count and probability preview show what can be selected before you spin.

  3. 3
    Spin and reuse

    See the winner, history, and eliminations, then reset, save, share, export, or spin again.

About this wheel

Every active name receives the same chance by default. Turn on No Repeat when everyone should be chosen once before names become eligible again.

Useful for: Choose a volunteer · Pick a presenter · Draw a participant

Why it works

Useful controls, visible rules

Shareable wheels

Generate a link that recreates the setup without an account.

No repeats

Remove winners automatically and restore them whenever needed.

Weighted probability

Assign custom weights and see the resulting chances before spinning.

Works in your browser

Wheel data and imported files are processed locally.

How randomness works

The browser securely selects the winning probability interval before animation. The wheel movement presents that already selected result.

Privacy

Local until you choose otherwise

Your current wheel, named saves, preferences, and history stay in this browser. Cloudflare Web Analytics runs only on the production domain; wheel contents are never sent.

Share links contain entries. Review the link before sharing it.

Files remain local. JSON and CSV import/export stays on your device unless you move or share the files.

Questions for this use case

Frequently asked questions

Can the same name be picked twice?

Yes in normal mode. Enable No Repeat to remove each selected name until you restore it or reset the wheel.

Can I paste a long name list?

Yes. Paste one name per line into the entry box; review the active count before spinning.

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