Random List Picker
Random List Picker
Paste a list, one item per line, and pick one or more winners fairly at random.
A Random List Picker chooses names or items from your list fairly, without favouritism or arguments. Teachers use it to pick who answers next, team leaders use it to assign tasks, streamers and small businesses use it to draw giveaway winners from comments, and families use it to decide who chooses the film or washes up. Typing the list takes seconds: one name, prize entry, chore, or option per line, exactly as you would write it on paper, and blank lines are simply ignored.
You control how the draw works. Pick a single winner or several at once, and decide whether repeats are allowed. With the unique option switched on, which is the normal choice for winners and turns, nobody can be picked twice in the same draw because each selected item is removed from the pool. With it off, the same item can appear more than once, which suits dice-style probability exercises. The winning names are shown large and clear with a star, so a class, group chat screenshot, or live audience can read the result instantly.
How to use
- Type or paste your list into the box, putting one item on each line.
- Set how many items you want to pick in the number box.
- Keep No repeats ticked for winners, turns, and fair team selection.
- Click Pick Randomly and read the highlighted results in the box below.
- Click again for a completely fresh draw if your group wants another round.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pick really fair?
Yes. Every item in the list has the same chance on each draw, using the browser's random generator. With unique picks on, the tool draws without replacement, like names from a hat. Nothing about position in the list, spelling, or length affects the odds, so the order you typed the names in does not matter at all.
How many items can the list hold?
In practice, hundreds or even a few thousand lines work fine, which covers class lists, event entries, and comment giveaways from small accounts. Very long lists still process quickly because the draw itself is simple. For an official competition, also save a copy of the original list so the draw can be verified afterwards.
Can the same person win twice in one draw?
Only if you switch the No repeats option off. With it on, which is the default, each name can appear at most once in a single draw. Across separate draws the pool resets, so a previous winner can be picked again next time unless you remove their name from the list yourself.
Is my list stored or shared?
No. Your list exists only in this page in your browser while you use it. Nothing is uploaded to a server or kept after you close the tab, so class names, customer names for a draw, and team lists stay private to your device.