Random Name Wheel is a free online tool that helps you randomly select names from a list. It's perfect for classroom activities, contests, giveaways, or any situation where you need to make a fair random selection.

The wheel provides a visually engaging way to select winners with animations and sound effects, making the selection process more exciting and transparent.

No! Random Name Wheel is designed to be used without any account creation or login. Simply visit the website and start using it immediately.

Your entries and settings are saved to your browser's local storage, so they'll be there when you return to the site (unless you clear your browser data).

Yes! Random Name Wheel uses your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator to ensure that each spin produces a truly random result.

The visual wheel animation is designed to match the random selection, providing a transparent and fair selection process that everyone can see and trust.

Yes, Random Name Wheel is completely free to use! There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium features that require payment.

We believe in providing free tools that help people make fair decisions, whether in educational settings, workplaces, or personal use.

You can add entries in three ways:

• Type each name in the entry field and click "Add Entry" or press Enter
• Import entries from a CSV file using the "Import CSV" button
• Load a shared wheel link that someone has sent you

Each entry will appear in the entries list and as a segment on the wheel.

You can adjust the spin duration using the "Spin Duration" dropdown in the settings panel. Choose from 3, 5, 7, or 10 seconds. The longer the duration, the more dramatic the spin effect.

You can also toggle sound effects on or off and control the volume using the settings panel.

Yes! You can customize the wheel's appearance using the "Color Theme" option in the settings panel. Choose from five different themes:

• Default: A balanced blend of colors that's easy on the eyes
• Pastel: Soft, subtle colors for a gentle visual experience
• Vibrant: Bold, bright colors for maximum visual impact
• Dark: Deep, rich colors on a darker wheel
• Gradient: Smooth color transitions across the wheel

Each theme offers a unique color palette for your wheel segments.

When the wheel selects a winner, you have two options:

• Keep in Wheel: The entry remains in the wheel for future spins
• Remove from Wheel: The entry is removed from the wheel (useful for ensuring unique winners)

All winners are recorded in the "Winners History" panel, showing the most recent 10 winners with timestamps. You can download the complete winners list as a CSV file or as a formatted PDF report.

The wheel supports up to 100 entries. This limit ensures optimal performance and visual clarity.

If you have more than 100 entries, consider breaking them into multiple wheels or sessions. For very large datasets, you can use the "Export CSV" and "Import CSV" features to manage different subsets of your data.

To remove all entries from the wheel, click the "Clear All" button in the Entries panel. This will remove all entries but keep your settings and winners history.

If you want to completely reset everything (entries, winners, and settings), use the "Reset Everything" button. This will return the application to its default state.

The wheel automatically saves your entries and settings to your local browser storage. When you return to the site, your wheel will be exactly as you left it.

For more permanent storage or sharing across devices, you can:

• Export your entries to a CSV file using the "Export CSV" button
• Create a shareable link with the "Share Wheel" button
• Download a PDF report with the "Download PDF" button

Click the "Share Wheel" button to generate a unique link that contains all your entries and settings. This link can be shared via email, messaging apps, or social media.

When someone opens the link, they'll see the exact same wheel you created, with all your entries and settings intact. This is perfect for:

• Teachers sharing with students or colleagues
• Switching between devices
• Saving specific wheel configurations for future use

To import entries from a CSV file:

1. Click the "Import CSV" button
2. Select your CSV file from your device
3. The wheel will automatically import the entries from the first column of your CSV file

Note: Importing entries will replace any existing entries on the wheel. The CSV file should have one entry per row in the first column.

When you click "Download PDF" in the Winners panel, the PDF report includes:

• A screenshot of your current wheel
• A list of all entries currently on the wheel
• A complete history of all winners with timestamps
• Basic information about your wheel settings

This provides comprehensive documentation of your wheel session, perfect for record-keeping or sharing results.

Random Name Wheel operates almost entirely in your browser. Your entries, settings, and winners history are stored in your browser's localStorage and remain on your device.

The only time your data leaves your device is when you use the "Share Wheel" feature, which encodes your wheel configuration in the URL itself. Even then, the data is not stored on our servers but is transmitted directly to the recipient of your shared link.

Shared wheel links use URL-safe base64 encoding to transmit your wheel configuration. While this is not encryption, it does obfuscate the data somewhat.

The shared links do not contain personally identifiable information unless you've added such information as entries. We recommend not including sensitive personal data in your wheel entries if you plan to share the wheel.

Your wheel data persists in your browser's localStorage until you:

• Use the "Reset Everything" button in the application
• Clear your browser's localStorage or site data
• Use private/incognito browsing, which typically does not save localStorage data

We do not store your wheel data on our servers, so we have no ability to delete it remotely.