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Free online wheel of names

Type the names, tap spin and you're done. Free.

12 names
  • Emma
  • Liam
  • Olivia
  • Noah
  • Ava
  • William
  • Sophia
  • James
  • Isabella
  • Benjamin
  • Mia
  • Lucas

The wheel spins and stops on its own on the winner.

Wheel of names: spin the wheel to pick a random name

The SocialPicker name wheel is a random name picker: type or paste your list, tap “Spin” and the wheel stops on the winner by itself. Use it for a giveaway on a livestream, to decide who goes first in a game, or to hand out tasks in class or at work.

It's free, there's no sign-up and it runs in your browser. Your list is saved on your device for next time, and the winner comes from your browser's secure random generator.

How to use the spin the wheel picker

  1. Type the namesOne per line. You can also paste a list or load the example to try it out. You need at least two.
  2. Choose the viewWheel, carousel or slot machine: the result is just as random, only the animation changes.
  3. Add prizes if you likeEach spin draws the next prize on the list, and the button shows which one you're spinning for.
  4. Spin the wheelTap “Spin” or the wheel itself. When it stops you see the winner, and the list of winners builds up below.

Tips for picking with the wheel

  • Keep “Remove the winner” on so no one comes up twice when you give away several prizes.
  • If you're picking on a livestream or a video call, share your screen before you spin so everyone sees the result.
  • To pick several times in a row, tap “Spin again” in the winner window.

Wheel of names questions

Is the wheel really random?

Yes. The winner is chosen with your browser's cryptographic random generator before the animation starts; the wheel just shows the result. Every line on the list has the same odds, so a name that appears twice has a better chance.

Can I remove the winner from the wheel?

Yes. With “Remove the winner” on, which is the default, the name comes off the list when you close the result, so it can't come up again.

Can I give away several prizes with the wheel?

Yes. Add the prizes in order: each spin goes with the next prize, and the list of winners shows who got each one.

Is my list of names saved?

Yes, in your browser. If you come back on the same device, the list is still there. You can clear it with one tap.

Do I need to install anything or sign up?

No. The wheel of names is free and runs in your phone or computer browser, from any country.

Still have questions? Check out all the frequently asked questions.