Wheel of Names

Spin the Wheel of Names to pick a random winner

The Wheel of Names is a free random picker wheel that chooses a winner from any list you give it. Type one entry per line, hit Spin, and the wheel spins with a realistic ease-out before landing on a single, fair result. Use it as a random name picker for classroom participation, a giveaway drawing, a raffle, team stand-up order, deciding who pays, or picking where to eat. Nothing is uploaded — the spin runs entirely in your browser.

How to use the random wheel spinner

Getting a result takes seconds:

1. Add your entries. Type names, prizes, or options into the box on the right, one per line. The wheel redraws live as you type.
2. Spin the wheel. Click the big Spin the wheel button or tap the centre hub. The wheel accelerates, slows down, and stops on a random segment under the pointer.
3. Read the winner. The chosen entry pops up in a winner banner. Every result is also saved to the history list below.
4. Spin again or remove the winner. Spin straight away for the next pick, or turn on Remove winner after spin to draw without repeats — perfect for raffles and elimination rounds.

Features of this wheel spinner

• Unlimited entries — add as many names as you like; the wheel auto-sizes its segments and labels.
• Fair, random results — every segment has an equal chance on each spin.
• Remove winner after spin — for no-repeat draws and bracket-style elimination.
• Shuffle and sort — randomise the order or sort A–Z before you spin.
• Results history — keeps a timestamped list of past winners.
• Sound on/off — an optional tick while spinning and a short fanfare on the result.
• Works on mobile — a big, touch-friendly spin button and a wheel that scales to your screen.

What can you use the Wheel of Names for?

A spinning wheel is the fastest way to make a choice feel fair and fun. Common uses include picking a student to answer in class, choosing a giveaway or raffle winner, deciding the order of presenters, selecting a random prize, settling "who goes first" in a game, or just picking a restaurant when nobody can decide. Because it is a general-purpose random name picker and spin the wheel tool, the same wheel works for names, numbers, tasks, prizes, or any short list of options.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Wheel of Names really random? Yes. Each spin draws a result using your browser's random number generator, and every entry on the wheel has an equal chance of being picked. The final landing position is decided up front, then animated, so the visual spin always matches the announced winner.

How many names can I add to the wheel spinner? There is no fixed limit. The wheel automatically resizes its coloured segments and shrinks the labels to fit, so it stays readable whether you have 3 entries or 100.

Can I remove a name after it wins? Yes. Turn on "Remove winner after spin" and each winning entry is deleted from the list automatically, so you can run a no-repeat draw or an elimination-style raffle.

Do I need an account or an app to use it? No. The random picker wheel is free, needs no sign-up, and runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile. Nothing you type is sent to a server.

Can I use it for a raffle or giveaway? Absolutely. Add every entrant's name, spin to draw a winner, then either remove that name and spin again for additional prizes or keep all names in for independent draws.

Will the wheel work on my phone? Yes. The wheel scales to your screen and the spin button is sized for touch, so it works well on phones and tablets as well as desktops.