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Random Choice Generator

Enter a list of options and let the tool pick one at random. Great for decisions, games, and giveaways.

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When you cannot decide, let randomness make the call

Sometimes you genuinely cannot decide between options — not because they are all bad, but because they are all fine. Random choice is a legitimate decision-making strategy when preference differences are small. It is also the fairest way to run a giveaway, assign tasks, or pick a winner from a list.

What it does

You enter a list of options — one per line — and the tool picks one at random with equal probability. No weighting, no algorithm trying to predict what you want. Pure randomness, each item with the same chance.

How to use it

Type or paste your options, one per line. Click Pick a Random Choice. The tool cycles through options briefly before landing on a result. Previous picks are saved in a history so you can track patterns across multiple draws.

Practical uses

Personal decisions like where to eat or what to watch are obvious. But the more useful applications are organizational: randomly assigning reviewers to pull requests, picking a winner from contest entries, choosing which bug to fix next, or deciding the order of speakers in a meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the selection truly random?

Yes — it uses the browser built-in Math.random() which provides sufficient randomness for all decision-making purposes.

Can I give some options a higher chance of being picked?

Not directly — all options have equal probability. List an option multiple times to increase its odds.

How many options can I add?

There is no hard limit. The tool handles lists of hundreds of items without any performance issues.

Can I use it for giveaways?

Yes — paste your list of entrant names and run the draw. The result is random and unbiased.

Does it remember my list?

The list stays on the page during your session but is not saved to any server or database.

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