Is this wheel of names truly random and fair?

Yes. Winner selection uses the Web Crypto API (window.crypto.getRandomValues) — the same cryptographically strong randomness source used by browsers and security software — rather than the weaker Math.random(). Every name has an equal chance of being selected on each spin, proportional to how many times it appears in your list.

Can I add duplicate names to change the odds?

Yes. If you add a name twice, it occupies two segments on the wheel and effectively has double the chance of being picked. This is a common way to weight entries — for example, giving a raffle ticket holder with two tickets two entries instead of one.

How many names can I add to the wheel?

There's no hard limit — you can add anywhere from 2 to well over 100 names. With very large lists, segments become thinner and harder to read individually, but the spin and random selection still work correctly.

What does 'Remove winner after spin' do?

When enabled, each winning name is automatically removed from the wheel after its spin, so it can't be picked again. This turns the tool into a raffle or elimination drawer — spin once per prize or per turn, and the pool shrinks each time until every name has been drawn.

Is my list of names saved anywhere?

Your list is saved locally in your own browser's storage so it's still there next time you open the tool on the same device. It is never uploaded to a server — nobody but you can see it, and clearing your browser data will remove it.

Can I use this for a livestream or classroom giveaway?

Yes — that's exactly what it's designed for. The wheel is large, colorful, and visible from a distance, and the spin animation gives viewers or students a clear, suspenseful moment before the winner is revealed, which is exactly what you want for a live audience.

Does the order I type names in affect the result?

No. Names are placed around the wheel in the order you enter them, but the wheel's starting rotation and spin distance are randomized each time, so position on the wheel has no effect on the odds of being selected.

Can I change the colors of the wheel?

Yes. Choose from several built-in color palettes to change how the segments look — this is purely visual and has no effect on the randomness or odds of the spin.

What happens if only one name is left after removing winners?

The wheel still spins normally with a single segment, and that remaining name will always be the result — useful for confirming the final entry in an elimination draw.

Does this tool work on mobile phones and tablets?

Yes. The wheel, name list, and spin button are all touch-friendly and fully responsive, so you can run a giveaway or pick a name from a phone or tablet just as easily as from a desktop.

Free Wheel of Names — Spin to Pick a Random Name

Our Wheel of Names tool turns any list of names into a spinning, colorful wheel you can use to pick a random winner in seconds. Type or paste your names — one per line — and the wheel automatically divides itself into a segment for each entry. Click Spin, watch the wheel accelerate and gradually slow to a stop, and the segment under the pointer is your winner. Turn on 'Remove winner after spin' to draw multiple winners one at a time without repeats, perfect for raffles, giveaways, and classroom picks. Your name list is saved automatically in your browser so it's still there the next time you visit. Everything runs locally — no signup, no uploads, and nothing is sent to a server.

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Great for raffles — draw multiple winners in a row without repeats.

How to Use the Wheel of Names — Free Random Name Picker Spinner

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Type or paste your names into the list box, one name per line — add as few as two or as many as you like.
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Choose a color palette for the wheel segments so it's easy to tell entries apart at a glance.
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Turn on 'Remove winner after spin' if you want to draw multiple winners in a row without repeats — useful for raffles and giveaways.
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Click 'Spin' and watch the wheel accelerate, slow down, and land on a random name under the pointer.
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The winner is announced automatically. Click 'Spin' again to pick another, or edit your list and spin again anytime.

Why Use Wheel of Names — Free Random Name Picker Spinner?

Picking a name at random sounds simple, but doing it fairly in front of a group — a classroom, a team standup, a livestream giveaway — is harder than it looks. Drawing a name from a hat requires physical props and can't be replayed instantly; asking someone to 'just pick one' invites bias, real or perceived; and typing names into a spreadsheet formula like RANDBETWEEN() means explaining a formula to a room that just wants to see a result. A spinning wheel solves all of this at once: it's visual, it's suspenseful, and everyone in the room can watch the same spin happen in real time, which matters as much for perceived fairness as for actual fairness. Behind the scenes, this tool uses the same Web Crypto API source of randomness used by the site's password generator — window.crypto.getRandomValues — rather than the weaker Math.random(), so the landing segment is genuinely unpredictable and not just visually convincing. The 'remove winner after spin' mode extends this to full raffles and elimination draws: spin once, the winner is removed, spin again for the next prize or the next volunteer, and repeat until the list is empty. Because the whole tool runs client-side, your list of names never leaves your browser, and it's saved locally so you don't have to retype it on your next visit.

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