What is Wheel of Names for?
Every day, people discover fun and innovative ways to use Wheel of Names in their personal and professional lives:
- Random name picker in the classroom: Spice up your classroom by letting the wheel decide which student gets to answer next. Kids love the suspense!
- Retail giveaways: As a store owner, spin the wheel to randomly select a loyal customer for your monthly prize draw.
- Event raffles and surveys: Hosting a webinar or workshop? Use Wheel of Names to draw a winner from those who filled out your feedback form.
- Stand-up meetings at work: Randomize who kicks off the meeting or presents first with a quick spin.
- Tackle your to-do list: Can’t decide which task to begin with? Put your to-do items on the wheel and let fate decide.
- Decide dinner plans: In the mood for pizza or sushi but can’t agree? Add your options to the wheel and let it make the call.
Can Wheel of Names be rigged?
Nope! There’s no option to control the outcome in advance. When you spin the wheel, it accelerates for a brief moment, then lands on a random result determined by a rotation between 0 and 360 degrees. The randomness is baked in and happens while the wheel is spinning quickly, making any bias impossible to detect—or manipulate.
Randomness of the wheel
The core of Wheel of Names is its fair and unbiased randomness. Whether you’re drawing names for a prize, making a fair decision, or just having fun, you can trust the result. Every spin is unique, and the outcome is as unpredictable as flipping a coin—or even better!
How to use Wheel of Names
It couldn’t be easier:
- Type your entries into the textbox next to the wheel—these could be names, tasks, choices, anything.
- Click the wheel to spin it and watch the magic unfold.
- Customize it to your heart’s content: colors, sound effects, spin duration, and more. Just hit the Customize button at the top of the page.
Looking for inspiration or a quick how-to? Check out our video reviews and tutorials created by users around the world.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. Your privacy and data security are top priorities for us. We strictly follow GDPR, CCPA, SB 190, and SB 1392, and stay updated on evolving privacy laws. Data encryption, secure backups, and best-in-class security practices ensure your information stays safe.
How we safeguard your privacy
We’ve built Wheel of Names with user trust in mind. No tracking of personal data, no shady practices—just a tool you can rely on.
Does it use renewable energy?
Yes! We’re proud to say that 100% of the electricity powering our servers comes from renewable sources, and 93% is from carbon-free energy. Spinning the wheel is not just fun, it’s eco-friendly too.