Spin the Wheel
Random name picker wheel: add names, spin, and let the wheel choose.
Wheel
Press Spin or click the wheel.
Entries
Duplicates get their own slice, so adding a name twice doubles its chances. Your list is saved in this browser.
The winner is drawn with your browser's cryptographic random generator before the wheel starts turning. Every slice has the same chance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the spin the wheel result really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen with crypto.getRandomValues, the same cryptographic random source browsers use for security, using rejection sampling so no slice is favoured. Each of n entries has a 1 in n chance. The spinning animation is only a presentation of a result that was already drawn.
How do I remove a name after it has been picked?
After the wheel stops, press the Remove button under the winner's name. The entry is deleted from the list and the wheel redraws without it, so you can spin again for the next pick without repeats.
Can I give one entry better odds?
Yes. Add the same entry more than once. Each line becomes its own slice, so a name listed twice has twice the chance of being picked.
How many names can the wheel hold?
Up to 100 slices. Labels get smaller as you add more entries, and very long names are shortened on the wheel, but the full name is shown when it wins.
Are my entries saved or sent anywhere?
Your list is stored in your browser's local storage on this device, so it is still there when you come back. It is never uploaded to a server.