Name Picker Wheel

Add names, spin the wheel, celebrate the winner — fair, instant, and fun.

✓ Truly random ✓ Saves your list ✓ No account needed
Names are saved only in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Zero logs. Zero tracking.
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    Free Online Name Picker Wheel — Random Name Selector

    Our name picker wheel makes random selection fun and fair. Add any list of names, click Spin, and watch the animated wheel decelerate to a winner — complete with a confetti celebration. Whether you need a classroom random student picker, a giveaway winner selector, or a team rotation tool, this wheel has you covered. No sign-in. No watermark. Works offline.

    Perfect for Any Random Selection Task

    • Classrooms — randomly call on students, assign reading roles, or form groups without bias. Paste your class roster in seconds.
    • Giveaways & contests — pick a fair winner from entrants without manual draws or spreadsheet formulas.
    • Team building — randomly assign team members, project leads, or presentation slots.
    • Games & icebreakers — decide who goes first, picks a topic, or takes a turn in any group activity.
    • Decision making — add options instead of names and let the wheel break a tie or make the choice.

    How the Spin Works

    Each click of the Spin button generates a cryptographically random angle before the animation begins. The wheel accelerates instantly and decelerates using a smooth ease-out curve — just like a real physical wheel — until it stops naturally on the winner. The randomness is determined before the animation, so the result is never influenced by when you click or how long the wheel spins.

    Manage Your List Like a Pro

    Add names one at a time with the text input, or paste an entire list at once (one name per line). Click Shuffle to randomise the order of segments on the wheel. Use Remove & spin again after each draw to cycle through all names without repeats — ideal for calling on every student in a class or awarding multiple prizes. Your list is automatically saved in your browser and restored on your next visit.

    Privacy — Everything Runs in Your Browser

    The wheel, the animation, the random number generation, and the confetti all run locally in your browser tab using JavaScript and the HTML Canvas API. No names, no data, and no results are ever sent to any server. The tool works fully offline after the page has loaded. Zero logs. Zero tracking. Zero data retention.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does the name picker wheel work?
    Add names to the list on the left, then click Spin. The wheel animates with a natural ease-out deceleration and stops on a randomly selected name. A confetti celebration marks the winner.
    Is the selection truly random?
    Yes. Each spin uses a cryptographically seeded random angle, so every name has an equal chance of winning regardless of its position in the list or the order the wheel was spun previously.
    Can I save my list of names for next time?
    Your name list is automatically saved to your browser's local storage. It will still be there when you return to the page — unless you clear your browser data or use a different browser.
    Can I remove the winner and pick again?
    Yes. After a winner is announced, click "Remove & spin again" to remove that name from the wheel and immediately spin for a new winner. This is useful for picking multiple unique winners in sequence.
    Is there a limit on how many names I can add?
    There is no hard limit. The wheel works well with 2 to 100 names. With more than 20 names the text labels on each segment are hidden to keep the wheel readable, but every name is still in the draw.
    Can I use this as a classroom random student picker?
    Absolutely. Paste your class list (one name per line) using the Paste a list button, then spin whenever you need to call on a random student. Use "Remove & spin again" to cycle through the whole class without repeating.