How to use Random Wheel Spinner
To use the Random Wheel Spinner, type your items into the entries list — one item per line, or add them one at a time using the Add Item field. Common uses include student names for classroom picks, menu options for dinner decisions, team names for bracket draws, and prize categories for giveaways. Once your list is ready, click Spin to set the wheel in motion. The wheel decelerates realistically and lands on a random item, which is highlighted and displayed prominently.
To adjust the wheel, edit or remove any item from the list at any time — the wheel updates instantly. You can also set whether picked items are removed after each spin (useful for raffles where each winner should only be picked once) or kept in the pool. Click Spin again for the next pick. The result of each spin is recorded in the history panel so you can review previous picks without losing track.
Why use our Random Wheel Spinner?
- Realistic spin animation with gradual deceleration for a satisfying result reveal
- Remove-after-pick mode for fair raffles and giveaways where each entry wins only once
- Spin history panel — keeps a log of all results in the current session
- Unlimited items — add as many options as you need
- 100% browser-based — your list is never sent to any server
- Works on any device — spin on desktop, tablet, or mobile without installing anything
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the spin result truly random?
Yes. The spin result uses a cryptographically seeded random number generator to select the winning item — the same randomness source used by security-sensitive web applications. The animation is purely visual: the wheel spins for a predetermined number of rotations calculated from the random result, then decelerates to land on the pre-selected item. The animation does not influence the outcome — the winner is chosen before the wheel starts spinning.
Can I add weighted items so some options appear more often?
One way to weight items is to add them multiple times to the list — an item that appears three times has three times the chance of being selected compared to an item that appears once. For example, if you want 'Dinner' to be twice as likely as 'Pizza', add 'Dinner' twice and 'Pizza' once. The spinner treats each entry equally, so duplicates effectively increase probability.
How do I run a fair raffle where each person can only win once?
Enable the Remove after pick option before you start spinning. Each time the wheel lands on a name, that name is automatically removed from the wheel for subsequent spins. This ensures every participant can win at most once. The spin history panel records all previous winners so you have a complete record of the draw order.
Does the page save my list if I close the browser?
Your list is saved in your browser's localStorage, so it persists across page refreshes and browser restarts on the same device. It is not synced to a server or shared with anyone. If you want to reuse the same list on a different device, copy the items from the list panel and paste them elsewhere before closing the browser.