Random Name Picker — Draw one or more winners from any list, fairly
Paste a list of names or options, set how many to draw, and pick winners at random with a Fisher-Yates shuffle. For giveaways, choosing who goes first, assigning chores and social media campaigns.
For chores, seating, prizes and giveaways. Screenshot the result as proof it was fair.
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Random Picker: tips and things to know
- A true random draw is fairer than rock-paper-scissors (janken), the usual way of settling things in Japan.
- Set the number of winners to draw several at once; nobody is picked twice.
- Screenshot the result if you need to show a draw was fair.
How to use the Random Picker
Enter the candidates
Type or paste one per line.
Set the number of winners
The default is one.
Draw
Press Draw and the winners appear after a short shuffle.
Random Picker FAQ
How do I enter the candidates?
One per line: names, numbers, options, anything.
Can I draw more than one?
Yes. Set the number to draw and that many are chosen without repeats.
Is the draw fair?
Yes. It uses the browser's random number generator with a Fisher-Yates shuffle, so every entry has an equal chance.