ListRandom
Paste a list. Get a fair random result.
Shuffle the full order, pick one or more items, split into groups, or pair people up. Built for classrooms, giveaways, and everyday decisions.
8 items · Ctrl/⌘+Enter to run
Shuffles the whole list into a new order.
Results
Run Shuffle to get a new speaking order.
Try a scenario
Runs in your browser. Share links encode your list in the URL—only send them to people you trust.
Popular tools
Jump to a focused page—same private randomizer, clearer defaults for each job.
- Name picker Draw one or more names from a pasted list.
- Spin the wheel Live wheel reveal for a single fair pick.
- Raffle tickets Generate Ticket 001…N, then draw a winner.
- Weighted pick Give some names a higher chance with Name|2.
- Random groups Split a roster into balanced groups.
- Secret Santa Circle gift assignments with optional exclusions.
- Yes or No Quick 50/50 decision when you are stuck.
- Coin flip Heads or tails without digging for a coin.
How it works
- 1
Paste your list
One item per line—names, tasks, questions, or raffle entries.
- 2
Choose a mode
Shuffle everything, pick a subset, split into groups, or make pairs.
- 3
Copy the result
Run as many times as you need. Your list stays on your device.
Ready-made lists
Start from a prepared scenario list, then shuffle, pick, split, or pair—same tool, less typing.
- Pick a classroom icebreaker at random Teachers use icebreakers on day one, after long weekends, or when energy drops mid-lesson. A fair random pick keeps volunteering from always falling on the same few students.
- Randomize team building questions Remote and hybrid teams burn out on the same check-in. A shuffled question bank keeps retros and offsites from sounding scripted while staying work-appropriate.
- Draw a party prompt at random House parties and game nights stall when nobody wants to invent the next round. A visible random draw settles arguments without putting one host in charge of every idea.
- Assign chores fairly at random Roommate friction often comes from opaque assignments. A quick random split makes the process feel fair—even when the chores themselves are still chores.
- Shuffle a fair speaking order Status meetings drift when the same people open every time. A shuffled roster is a small habit with an outsized effect on who gets airtime.
- Pick a raffle winner from a list Small raffles and classroom prize draws need a transparent pick—not a handwritten scrap from a bowl you cannot audit. Paste exports from forms and draw in front of your audience.
- Pick a truth or dare prompt Classic truth or dare falls apart when the deck is mental and biased toward one friend group. A shared on-screen list keeps prompts balanced and skippable.
- Randomize D&D character traits Improvised NPCs feel flat when they only get a name and a job. A few random traits give roleplay hooks without opening a 40-page generator.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a list randomizer or a random name picker?
Both. Paste any list and shuffle it, pick names or winners, or generate random groups from the same tool.
Does ListRandom upload my list?
No. Randomization runs in your browser. We do not need an account and we do not send your list to a server.
What is the difference between shuffle and pick?
Shuffle reorders every item. Pick selects only some items (for example one winner or three prizes) and can avoid repeats.
Can I give some names a higher chance?
Yes. Write Name|2 or Name|3 on a line and enable Weighted pick. The odds change in the draw, and the spin wheel shows larger slices for higher weights.
How do share links work?
Copy share link saves your list and settings in the page URL. Anyone with the link can open the same setup. Only share with people you trust.
Can I pair people randomly?
Yes. Choose Pairs mode to match names two-by-two. If the count is odd, you can allow one person to sit out as a bye.
What does a seed do?
With Advanced → Use seed, the same seed and list produce the same shuffle, pick, groups, or pairs—useful for repeating a fair draw later.