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Spin the Wheel – Free Random Picker

Add names or options, spin, and get a fair random result in seconds. No sign-up, no app.

Click the wheel or press Space to spin

Tip: paste a column straight from Excel or Google Sheets.

What is Spin the Wheel?

Spin the Wheel is a free online random picker. You add a list of names, numbers or ideas, spin the wheel, and it lands on one of them at random. It's the quickest way to make a fair choice when you can't decide, or when everyone needs to see that the result wasn't rigged.

Teachers use it as a classroom name picker, creators use it to choose giveaway winners live, friends use it to settle where to eat, and teams use it to decide who goes first. Whatever you're choosing, the wheel makes it quick, visible and fun.

How to use the wheel spinner

  1. 1

    Add your entries

    Type names or options into the box, one per line, or paste a column from Excel or Google Sheets. You can also import a CSV file.

  2. 2

    Make it yours

    Give the wheel a title, choose a color theme, add images or custom colors to any slice, and set how long it spins.

  3. 3

    Spin the wheel

    Click the wheel, press the Spin button or hit the Space bar. The wheel slows down naturally and lands on a random winner.

  4. 4

    Save, share or repeat

    Remove the winner for the next round, save the wheel in your browser, or share a link and QR code so others get the same wheel.

Popular ways to use a spinning wheel

Classroom name picker

Call on students fairly, choose who presents next, or pick groups. Turn on "remove winner" so nobody is picked twice.

Giveaway winner picker

Paste the names of everyone who entered and spin live on stream or video. Export the results as proof.

Decision maker

Can't choose what to eat, which movie to watch or where to go this weekend? Let the wheel decide.

Party games

Truth or dare, forfeits, challenges and icebreakers become more fun when a wheel picks.

Team meetings

Pick who speaks first at stand-up, assign tasks, or choose a raffle winner at the office party.

Gaming and streaming

Randomize characters, maps, challenges or loadouts, and spin full screen for your viewers.

Features

Unlimited entries
Add as many entries as you need. The text resizes automatically so the wheel stays readable.
Truly random and fair
Every spin uses your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator, so every slice has exactly the same chance.
Images and custom colors
Add a picture to any entry, set a color per slice, or choose from eight color themes.
Sounds and confetti
Ticking sounds while the wheel turns and a celebration when it stops. Both can be turned off.
Remove winners and undo
Take the winner off the wheel automatically or with one click, and undo it if you change your mind.
Save and share
Save unlimited wheels in your browser, or share any wheel with a short link and a QR code.
Import and export
Import entries from a CSV file or spreadsheet, and export entries or spin results as CSV.
Fullscreen mode
Present the wheel full screen on a projector, smartboard or live stream.
Free, no sign-up
Everything works in your browser with no account, no app and no download needed.

How the random picker stays fair

Many wheel spinners rely on Math.random(), which is fine for games but isn't designed to be unpredictable. SpinWheelHero picks every winner with crypto.getRandomValues(), the same secure random source browsers use for encryption, and it removes the small bias that appears when random numbers are mapped onto a list of entries.

The winner is chosen the moment you spin. The animation then turns the wheel so it lands on that slice, stopping at a random point inside it. Every entry is the same size, so every entry has exactly the same chance: with 10 entries, each one has a 1 in 10 chance on every spin, no matter what happened before.

Tips for classrooms, giveaways and live streams

  • Pick without repeats: turn on "Remove winner automatically" in Settings to work through a whole class list.
  • Keep a record: the Results tab logs every spin with the time, and you can export it as a CSV file.
  • Go big: use Fullscreen to show the wheel on a projector, smartboard or stream.
  • Reuse your lists: save a wheel for each class or event under "My wheels".
  • Build suspense: set a longer spin duration (up to 20 seconds) for big announcements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this spin the wheel tool free?

Yes. SpinWheelHero is completely free to use, with no sign-up, no download and no limit on the number of spins or entries.

Is the wheel really random?

Yes. The winner is chosen with crypto.getRandomValues(), the cryptographically secure random number generator built into your browser. Every entry has an equal chance on every spin, and the animation simply shows the wheel landing on that result.

How many entries can I add to the wheel?

There is no fixed limit. The wheel stays readable up to roughly 100 entries; beyond that the slices become thin, but the spin is still completely fair.

How do I add many names at once?

Paste them into the entries box, one per line. You can copy a whole column from Excel or Google Sheets and paste it directly, or use the Import button to upload a CSV file.

Can I remove a name after it has been picked?

Yes. Click "Remove" in the winner popup, or turn on "Remove winner automatically" in Settings so each winner is taken off the wheel. You can undo a removal straight away.

How do I save my wheel?

Click "My wheels" and then "Save this wheel". Wheels are stored in your browser, so they are private to your device. To use a wheel on another device, share it with a link.

How do I share my wheel with someone?

Click "Share" to get a link and a QR code. Anyone who opens the link sees exactly the same entries, colors and settings. Images are not included in links.

Can I use the wheel for giveaways and raffles?

Yes. Paste all participant names, spin the wheel, and use the Results tab to export a CSV of every winner with the time it was picked, which is useful as a record of the draw.

Can I add pictures to the wheel?

Yes. Switch the entries panel to "List" mode and click the image icon next to any entry to add a picture to its slice.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes. The wheel works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, iPad, Chromebook, Windows and Mac, with no app to install.

Can I turn off the sound?

Yes. Open Settings and switch off Sounds. You can also turn off confetti and change the spin duration there.

Do you store my entries?

No. Your entries never leave your device unless you choose to create a share link. Saved wheels and results are kept only in your own browser storage.