Random Name / Item Picker

Pick unbiased raffle winners, student names, or giveaway items using Web Crypto Fisher-Yates array shuffling.

Category: Other Utilities

How to Use Random Name / Item Picker

  1. Paste or type your list of participant names or items into the input box (one per line or comma-separated).
  2. Set the number of winners to draw and optionally enable 'Remove Duplicate Names Before Drawing'.
  3. Click Process to shuffle the entries using Web Crypto CSPRNG Fisher-Yates randomization.
  4. Copy the selected winner(s) or full draw order to your clipboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Random Name / Item Picker select winners fairly?

The picker uses the Web Crypto API (window.crypto.getRandomValues) with rejection sampling to perform an in-memory Fisher-Yates shuffle, then draws your requested number of winners without replacement.

Can the same list entry win more than once in a single draw?

When drawing multiple winners, each line item is drawn without replacement. If a person's name appears multiple times in the list, you can either keep duplicates (for multi-ticket raffles) or enable 'Remove Duplicate Names Before Drawing' so each unique name has one entry.

What happens if I paste a comma-separated list of names?

If you paste a single line containing commas or semicolons (for example, 'Alice, Bob, Charlie, Diana'), the tool automatically splits the string into separate entries.

Does the tool also show alternate or runner-up winners?

Yes. In addition to highlighting the primary winner(s) at the top, the output includes the full randomized draw order so you have an instant list of runner-up alternates.

Are participant names uploaded or saved to any server?

No. All list shuffling and winner selection happen 100% locally in your browser's memory and are never transmitted over the network.