Wheel of Names

How to use the Wheel of Names

1. Type names into the Entries box, one per line, or paste a column straight from Google Sheets or Excel.
2. Click the wheel or the Spin the wheel button. On a keyboard, Ctrl + Enter (⌘ + Enter on Mac) spins too, even while you’re typing names.
3. When it stops, the winner pops up. Keep them on the wheel, or remove them so nobody is picked twice.
4. Open Results to see every spin, then copy or export it as a CSV.
5. Click the share button next to Spin to copy a link to your wheel. No account needed.

What makes this spin wheel different

• Fair, verifiable randomnessWinners are chosen with your browser’s cryptographic random number generator, the same kind used for security keys. See how it works and test it yourself.
• No-repeat modeSet “After a winner is picked” to remove winners automatically, then restore the whole list with one click when the round is over.
• Weighted entriesTurn on weights and write Name *3 to give someone three times the chance. The slice grows to match, so the odds are visible.
• Private by designYour lists are saved in your own browser, not on our servers. There is nothing to sign up for.
• Works offlineAfter your first visit the wheel keeps working on spotty school or event Wi-Fi.
• Projector-readyFull-screen mode, big readable labels, and five color themes including high contrast.
• AccessibleEvery control works by keyboard, results are announced to screen readers, and the spin is shortened if you prefer reduced motion.
• Big listsUp to 1,000 entries per wheel, with labels sized automatically to fit.

Popular ways to use a name wheel

Teachers use it to call on students fairly, pick line leaders, and form groups. The classroom name picker removes students automatically so everyone gets a turn.

Streamers and small businesses run giveaways with the raffle wheel, which adds a draw receipt you can post as proof.

Teams and offices pick who presents first, who takes notes, or split people into groups with the random team generator.

Stuck on a choice? The yes or no wheel settles it, and the random number wheel picks numbers for games, raffles, and lotteries.

Sports fans settle fantasy drafts and video game picks with the NFL team wheel and NBA team wheel.

Tips for a better spin

• Add a wheel title in Settings, such as “Who presents first?”, so everyone watching knows what the spin is for.
• Use Shuffle before spinning in front of a group so the order on the wheel looks mixed.
• Set the spin time anywhere from 1 to 20 seconds. Longer spins build suspense, shorter ones keep a lesson moving.
• Turn sound off for quiet rooms. Your choice is remembered next time.