Spin Wheel — Free Online Random Name Picker & Decision Wheel
Our free spin wheel is the ultimate random name picker — also called a picker wheel or wheel of names. Enter names, choices, or prizes, click Spin, and watch the wheel decide instantly. Used by teachers, streamers, event hosts, and anyone who needs a fair, fun, free way to make random selections without bias.
How to Use the Spin Wheel
- Add your entries — type names, options, or prizes into the panel on the right, one per line. You can also paste a list directly.
- Customize your list — use Shuffle to randomize order, Sort to arrange alphabetically, or simply edit entries at any time.
- Click Spin the Wheel or press Space / Enter to launch the wheel spinner animation.
- The wheel decelerates with a satisfying ease-out and lands on the winner, revealed with a confetti burst.
- Choose to Remove the winner and spin again for elimination-style giveaways, or close the dialog and respin with the full list.
When to Use the Spin Wheel
- Classroom and education — teachers use this random name picker to call on students, assign group roles, or pick presentation order fairly.
- Giveaways and contests — social media hosts and streamers spin the wheel to pick a winner from entrants in a transparent, live way.
- Team meetings and standups — randomize the speaking order for retrospectives, icebreakers, or daily standups.
- Decision-making — can't choose a restaurant, movie, or task? Let the decision wheel settle debates neutrally.
- Party games and events — truth or dare prompts, gift exchange order, challenge picking, and more.
- Chore and task assignment — fairly distribute household chores or work tasks among a group.
Key Features
- Truly random — uses a cryptographically seeded random number generator for unbiased, fair selection every spin.
- Beautiful canvas-based wheel — vibrant colored segments with smooth easeOutQuart physics and tick-sound feedback.
- Adjustable spin duration — tune the spin from 1 second to 30 seconds using the header slider.
- Confetti celebration — a burst of confetti and a celebratory sound plays when the winner is revealed.
- Winner removal — remove the winner after each spin for elimination-style giveaways or draft picks.
- Persistent entries — your list is saved to localStorage so it persists across browser sessions.
- Keyboard shortcut — press Space or Enter to spin without touching the mouse.
- Spin history — the History tab tracks every winner with spin number and timestamp.
- Fully responsive — works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
- 100% free and no signup required — ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the spin wheel truly random?
Yes. The winner is determined before the animation starts using a seeded random number generator. The spinning animation is purely visual — it always lands on the pre-selected winner. Every name has an equal probability of being chosen unless duplicates are added intentionally.
How many names can I add to the wheel?
There is no hard limit. You can add as many entries as you like. For very large lists (50+ entries), segment labels are automatically shortened to keep the wheel readable. The wheel adjusts font sizes dynamically based on entry count.
Can I remove the winner after they are picked?
Yes. After a spin, the winner dialog includes a Remove button that removes that entry from the list — perfect for elimination-style giveaways where the same person should not be picked twice. A Remove All option appears if the same name was entered multiple times.
Does this work as a wheel of names for classroom use?
Absolutely. Teachers use this wheel of names to randomly call on students fairly. Simply add all student names to the list. The wheel ensures every student has an equal chance. You can remove names after they have been called to cycle through the whole class.
Is there a mobile version?
Yes. The spin wheel is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android mobile browsers. The canvas wheel scales to fit the screen, and you can tap the Spin button or the wheel itself to play.