How many items can I add?

There is no hard limit imposed by the tool. In practice, lists of tens of thousands of items work fine in modern browsers.

Is the randomness truly random?

The tool uses the browser's built-in Math.random(), which is a pseudo-random number generator suitable for games and decisions — not for cryptographic use.

What does "no duplicates" mean?

With duplicates disabled, the same item cannot appear twice in one draw. If you ask for more picks than there are unique items, the pick count is capped automatically.

Can I have duplicate items in my list?

Yes. If you add the same name twice, it will appear twice in the pool and have a higher chance of being picked. This is useful for weighted draws.

Is my list saved anywhere?

Your list is stored only in your browser's localStorage so it persists between page reloads. It is never sent to any server.

Random Picker

Name: Random Picker
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Paste or type a list of items and instantly pick one or more at random, with or without duplicates.

Your List

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How many to pick

Allow duplicates

Result

Add items to your list and click Pick Now

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Summary

Paste or type a list of items and instantly pick one or more at random, with or without duplicates.

How it works

Type or paste your items into the text area, one item per line.
Set how many items you want to pick using the count field.
Choose whether duplicate picks are allowed.
Click "Pick Now" to get your random selection.
Copy the results with one click or spin again instantly.

Use cases

Pick a winner from a raffle or giveaway list.
Choose a random team member for a task.
Select a random movie or restaurant from a shortlist.
Draw prizes or assignments without bias.
Pick random questions for a quiz or classroom exercise.
Randomly assign roles in a game or workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: 2026-05-28 · Reviewed by Nham Vu