Repeats produce duplicates
With 'repeats' on, the same item can appear twice.
Fix: Turn repeats off for unique selections.
Random Choice Picker
Pick one or many items from a list — with or without repeats — for raffles, decisions, and sampling
Count:
Repeats:
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What is Random Choice Picker
Written by Giorgos Kostas. Last reviewed:
Random Choice Picker shuffles a list you paste (one item per line) and returns N random picks. Toggle 'repeats' to sample with replacement.
Great for classroom call-outs, giveaway raffles, choosing names for tasks, and sampling for QA.
Why use it
- Run a classroom raffle or call-out.
- Decide which tasks to tackle first.
- Pick winners for giveaways.
- Sample N records from a longer list.
- Break ties quickly and fairly.
Features
- With-/without-replacement sampling
- Fisher-Yates unbiased shuffle
- One item per line input
- Up to 10,000 picks per batch
- Processes Random Choice Picker locally in your browser, no upload required
How to use Random Choice Picker
- Paste list. One item per line.
- Pick count + repeats. Set how many and whether repeats are allowed.
- Run. Copy the random picks.
Example (before/after)
Input
Ada Bob Cara Drew Ella
Output (count=2, no repeats)
Drew Bob
Common errors
Count > list size
With repeats off, you can't pick more than the list has.
Fix: Increase the list or allow repeats.
FAQ
Is the shuffle fair?
Yes — it uses Fisher-Yates for unbiased sampling without repeats.
Can I pick all items?
Yes — set count equal to the list size to shuffle the whole list.
Are items case-sensitive?
Yes — 'Ada' and 'ada' are treated as different items.
How many per batch?
Up to 10,000 picks.
Is input uploaded?
No — everything runs client-side.
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