Wheel of Names: Free Spin the Wheel Online
Free wheel spinner to spin a wheel of names online. Add names, spin the wheel, and get a fair random winner. No sign-up, works on any device.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to spin the wheel online
Follow these four quick steps to set up names, customize odds, and spin for an unbiased winner in seconds.
- 01 Input
Enter Your Names
Type or paste your names directly into the Entries tab with one name per line. You can also import CSV files, generate sequential numbers (1 to N), or shuffle the order.
- 02 Customize
Adjust Odds & Theme
Switch to List view to adjust slice weights (higher weight means a larger slice and higher chance). In Settings, choose from 10 distinct color palettes and toggle sound effects.
- 03 Spin
Spin the Wheel
Click the wheel canvas, tap the central Spin button, or simply press Space or Enter on your keyboard. The wheel accelerates dynamically and decelerates smoothly to the winning segment.
- 04 Celebrate
Celebrate & Continue
The winner is announced with confetti and fanfare. You can copy the result, download a commemorative winner card, or click “Remove & Spin Again” for multi-prize raffles.
Modes & Mechanics
Spin modes explained: find the right way to draw
Every event has its own rules. Whether you need repeatable classroom questions, a multi-prize giveaway without duplicate winners, or a tense battle royale showdown, pick the drawing mode that fits your moment.
Normal Mode
The classic wheel. All names stay on the wheel after each spin so anyone can win again. Perfect for classroom questions, trivia, and repeatable party games.
Elimination Mode
The winner is automatically removed after each spin so no one wins twice. Best for giveaways with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes, raffles, and picking volunteers.
Fair Rotation Mode
Guarantees everyone gets chosen once before anyone gets called a second time. Perfect for teachers calling on students and teams running meeting updates.
Last One Standing
Flips the rules: each spin eliminates one player instead of choosing a winner. Keep spinning until only one champion is left standing.
Pick N Winners Simultaneously
Draw 2, 3, or up to 50 distinct winners in a single spin. Fast and easy for multi-winner giveaways, door prizes, and splitting large groups into teams.
About Us
The modern wheel of names alternative for fair decisions
Spin Names Now was created as a fast, privacy-first wheel of names alternative. Replace paper slips, biased coin tosses, and slow spreadsheets with an instant wheel spinner and random selector that is always ready to spin.
Free & Private
Zero paywalls, no account needed, and your entries stay securely saved on your own device.
Zero Modulo Bias
Powered by Web Crypto (CSPRNG) and rejection sampling so every single entry has a mathematically equal chance.
Entries Supported
From quick 2-choice coin flips to large community raffles with dynamic slice scaling.
Is Wheel of Names rigged? Never doubt a result again.
From high-stakes giveaways to classroom draws, your audience needs to trust every spin. Unlike tools with hidden bias, Spin Names Now uses rejection-sampled cryptographic randomness (CSPRNG) running 100% client-side in your browser. Test and verify zero rigging with 500,000 live simulations in our Fairness Lab.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about randomness, customization, privacy, and sharing.
What is a wheel of names?
A wheel of names is an online random spinner that selects one winner from a list of names you provide. Spin Names Now runs 100% inside your web browser, using a cryptographically secure random number generator (CSPRNG) to guarantee that every name has an equal, unbiased chance of being selected.
How do I spin a wheel online?
To spin a wheel online, paste or type your entries into the text box, then click the central Spin button or press Space or Enter. The wheel smoothly accelerates, spins, and gently slows down until the pointer lands on a single winning segment.
How do I make a wheel spinner with my own names?
You can create a custom wheel spinner in seconds by typing or pasting your names directly into the Entries panel, with one entry per line. You can also import CSV files, shuffle the order, or assign custom weights and slice colors.
Is the wheel really random and fair?
Yes. Every spin is decided using your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator (crypto.getRandomValues) combined with rejection sampling. You can test and verify zero bias with 500,000 simulated spins in our Fairness Lab.
Is there a wheel of names alternative that is free with no sign-up?
Yes. Spin Names Now is a completely free wheel of names alternative with no accounts, no subscriptions, and no paywalled features. Every theme, sound setting, and drawing mode is unlocked for all users instantly.
Can I use this wheel spinner for giveaways and raffles?
Yes, it is ideal for giveaways, sweepstakes, social media contests, and classroom raffles. For multi-prize drawings, switch to Elimination mode so each selected winner is removed before the next spin.
How do I pick more than one winner?
You can pick multiple winners by enabling Elimination mode in Settings, or by choosing Pick N Winners to draw multiple names simultaneously. You can also click 'Remove & Spin Again' inside the winner celebration modal.
How do custom slice weights and odds work?
In the List view, you can increase any entry's weight to give it a proportionally larger segment on the wheel. For example, an entry with weight 2 has twice the odds of an entry with weight 1, and live percentage odds update automatically.
Can I save or share my custom wheel of names?
Yes. Click the Share button to generate an instant link that encodes your entire list of names, slice weights, and color palette directly into the URL hash. No names or lists are ever stored on any server.
Are my names or lists uploaded to a server?
No. Your entries never leave your device. All calculations, animations, and list storage run entirely client-side in your browser's local memory, ensuring complete privacy for student names, employee rosters, and confidential lists.
Does the wheel spinner work on mobile devices and presentation screens?
Yes. The wheel is fully responsive with touch gesture support on iOS and Android devices. For classrooms, auditoriums, and video calls, press F or tap the Presenter Mode button to switch into fullscreen presenter mode.
How many names can I add to the wheel?
You can add anywhere from 2 entries to more than 500 names. Spin Names Now automatically scales segment geometry and intelligently adjusts font sizes and slice labels so large rosters spin smoothly without lag.
What spin modes and settings are supported?
We support Normal mode (single winner), Elimination mode (removes winner after each draw), Fair rotation (each entry wins exactly once per cycle), and Last One Standing (eliminates names until one final champion remains).
Can I split the names from the wheel into teams?
Yes. You can switch to our free Random Team Generator to instantly divide your list of names into balanced groups or teams by team count or group size, with one-click export to clipboard or CSV.
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