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Random Picker

Type your options, one per line or separated by commas, then press Pick to get one at random. You can also pick several at once or turn on no repeats. It is free, needs no signup, and your list is not uploaded. It works as a random selector or chooser too.

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Picked with your browser's Web Crypto random generator. Press Ctrl or Cmd plus Enter in the box to pick.

Quick start

After each pick

Your pick appears here

Add two or more options, or tap a quick start.

Need to run this live with a group?

Start a shared turn board. A board gives everyone the same live order on their own screen, with an optional timer for each turn. It starts a fresh room, so you would enter the names there; this page does not pass them along.

Start a shared turn board
1 click
To pick
500
Max options
0
Setup needed
Free
Always

Perfect for every team

One tool for standups, classrooms, Q&A, and more

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The Challenge

  • 1Deciding who goes first takes longer than the activity itself.
  • 2Manual picking feels biased and causes friction.
  • 3You sometimes need more than just a random choice.

Our Solution

  • 1Instant randomization to select a person quickly and fairly.
  • 2Upgrade to full turn management with visible timers and fairness when needed.
  • 3Share a link so everyone sees the decision in real time.

How it works

Get started in minutes

1

Add your options

Type or paste them, one per line or separated by commas, or tap a quick start like Yes / No or Dice 1-6.

2

Choose how picks behave

Allow repeats, rotate with no repeats until everyone has been picked, or remove each picked item. Pick one or several at once.

3

Press Pick one

Get the result, copy it or show it on a big screen. Start a shared turn board when a group needs a live order with timers.

Everything you need

Instant random picker for any list, with presets like Yes / No and dice.
No repeats until everyone has been picked, or remove picked items.
Pick several at once and show the result on a big screen.
Optional timers and fairness rotation (when using templates).
Spectator view so everyone sees the outcome.
Mobile-friendly and shareable.

Why teams choose us

  • 1Reduces awkwardness and bias when choosing.
  • 2Flexible: simple picker or structured rounds.
  • 3Zero-friction start; no sign-in required.

How the randomness works

The tool shuffles with the Fisher-Yates algorithm. Each random number comes from your browser's Web Crypto generator (crypto.getRandomValues), not Math.random. Any value that would tilt the odds toward some spots is thrown away and redrawn (rejection sampling), so a plain shuffle gives every order the same chance. Options that avoid repeats or lock a spot change that on purpose. The draw runs on your device, and nothing about the result is decided by a server.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a random selector or random chooser too?
Yes. Whatever you call it, a random selector, random chooser or random name picker, it does the same thing: you give it a list and it selects from it at random.
How does the random picker choose?
It uses the Web Crypto random number generator built into your browser, with a standard unbiased method, so every option is equally likely. Your options stay in the page and are not uploaded or stored.
Can I make sure nobody is picked twice?
Yes. Choose 'No repeats until everyone has been picked' and each option comes up once per round before a new round starts, or choose 'Remove picked items' to take them out of the list until you put them back.
Can I pick more than one at once?
Yes. Set 'Pick how many at once' and you get that many different options in a random order. The limit is 500 options per list.
Can we do multiple rounds?
Yes. Choose 'No repeats until everyone has been picked' and the picker runs rounds for you: each option comes up once, then a new round starts automatically. For a live shared order with timers, start a turn board.
Is it free?
Yes, you can start for free without creating an account. All features included.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. The UI is responsive and works well on mobile devices. Perfect for on-the-go decisions.

Make fair decisions instantly

Make fair random picks in seconds

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