Random List Picker

Pick random winners from a list - perfect for giveaways and contests

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Free Random List Picker - Pick Winners & Make Random Selections Online

Why Use Our Random List Picker?

Our free random list picker makes fair and unbiased selections from any list instantly. Perfect for picking winners in giveaways, raffles, contests, and drawings. Generate random selections with options for single or multiple winners, with or without repeats.

Whether you need to choose raffle winners, make team assignments, select random volunteers, or conduct fair drawings, our tool ensures every entry has an equal chance. Celebrate winners with festive confetti animations! 🎉

Key Features

  • Custom Lists - Enter any items, names, or entries
  • Multiple Winners - Pick 1 to 100 winners at once
  • No Repeats Option - Ensure each winner is unique
  • Confetti Animation - Celebrate winners with festive effects
  • Copy Winners - Export results instantly
  • 100% Fair - Truly random selection algorithm

How to Pick Random Winners

  1. Enter Your List - Type or paste items into the text area, one per line (names, numbers, options, etc.)
  2. Set Number of Winners - Specify how many items to pick (1-100).
  3. Choose Options - Check "No repeats" if each winner should be unique (recommended for contests).
  4. Pick Winners - Click "Pick Winners" to make your random selection with confetti celebration!
  5. Copy & Share - Copy the winners list to announce results or save for records.

Common Use Cases

Contests & Giveaways

Pick winners for social media contests, Instagram giveaways, raffle drawings, and promotional campaigns fairly.

Raffles & Lotteries

Conduct fair raffle drawings, charity fundraising events, and prize lotteries with transparent random selection.

Team Selection

Randomly assign team members, create balanced groups, or pick volunteers for projects and activities.

Classroom Activities

Call on students randomly, assign presentation order, or pick groups for class projects fairly.

Secret Santa

Randomly assign Secret Santa pairs, gift exchanges, or holiday party match-ups for offices and families.

Decision Making

Make impartial choices between options, select restaurants, pick movie titles, or decide on activities.

Features Explained

No Repeats Mode

When enabled, each item can only be selected once:

  • Best for: Contest winners, team assignments
  • Ensures: Fair distribution, unique winners
  • Example: Pick 3 winners from 100 entries

Allow Repeats Mode

When disabled, items can be selected multiple times:

  • Best for: Sampling, random testing
  • Allows: Same item multiple times
  • Example: Pick 10 random samples from 5 options

Tips for Fair Contests

  • One Entry Per Line - Format your list with one participant per line for accurate counting
  • Remove Duplicates - Ensure each participant is listed only once before drawing
  • Use "No Repeats" - Enable this for contests to guarantee unique winners
  • Save Results - Copy and save winners immediately for your records and announcements
  • Screen Record - For transparency, record the selection process for your audience
  • Clear Rules - Establish contest rules before using the random picker

Why Random Selection Matters

Using a random picker tool ensures fairness and eliminates bias in selection processes. Whether for contests, team assignments, or decision-making, random selection gives every entry an equal chance.

Our algorithm uses JavaScript's cryptographically-secure random number generator to provide truly random results. The festive confetti celebration adds excitement to winner announcements, making your giveaways more engaging and memorable! 🎊

Pro Tip: For social media giveaways, collect entries in a spreadsheet first, then paste names into our tool. Always enable "No repeats" for contests to ensure fair, unique winners. For maximum transparency, announce the total number of entries before picking. Take a screenshot or screen recording of the results for verification. For team assignments, you can pick multiple times to create balanced groups. The confetti animation makes winner announcements exciting - perfect for live streams and video content!
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