Random Winner Picker – Fair Giveaway and Raffle Draw
Random Winner Picker
Paste giveaway entries, comments or names and draw one or more fair random winners
Quick answer
A random winner picker draws winners from a list of entries by chance. Paste the names, usernames or ticket numbers, choose how many winners and backup winners you need, and click Pick winner. The tool removes duplicate entries, draws the winners with secure randomness and records the time and number of entries so you can share a transparent result.
Our free random winner picker is built for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook giveaways, raffles, classroom prizes and office draws. It runs in your browser, has an optional draw animation for live streams and gives you a result you can copy and post.
How to Run a Fair Giveaway
- Write clear rules: how to enter, the closing date and who can take part.
- Collect entries into one list, one entry per line.
- Remove duplicates if each person may enter only once.
- Draw the winner on screen or on a live stream.
- Post the result with the date and number of entries.
What the Random Winner Picker Includes
- Up to 100 winners in one draw.
- Backup winners in case a winner does not reply.
- Duplicate removal that ignores capital letters.
- An optional draw animation for live videos.
- A copyable result with winners, backups, entry count and time.
How to Use the Random Winner Picker
Step 1: Paste the Giveaway Entries
Copy the usernames, names or ticket numbers and paste them into Entries, one per line.
Step 2: Set Winners and Backup Winners
Enter how many winners and backup winners you need, and keep Remove duplicate entries ticked for one entry per person.
Step 3: Click Pick Winner
Click Pick winner. The name of the winner appears in large type, after a short animation if it is turned on.
Step 4: Copy the Result with Date and Entry Count
The list shows all winners and backups and the line below records how many entries were in the draw and when. Click Copy result to share it.
Influencers, shops, teachers and event organisers use a random winner picker because it is quick and impartial. This random winner picker uses crypto.getRandomValues, so every entry has exactly the same chance and nobody can predict the outcome.
Giveaway Rules to Check
Platforms such as Instagram and Facebook require you to say that the promotion is not sponsored or run by them, and some countries have rules about prize draws and lotteries. Check the platform's promotion guidelines and local law before you run a giveaway with valuable prizes.
Random Winner Picker Tips
- Record your screen during the draw and share the video for extra trust.
- Give winners a deadline to reply, then contact the first backup winner.
- If people can earn extra entries, add their name once per entry and untick Remove duplicate entries.
- Keep a copy of the entry list in case anyone asks to check the draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the random winner picker fair?
Yes. It shuffles the entries with a cryptographically secure random generator, so every entry has an equal chance.
Can I pick more than one winner?
Yes. Set Number of winners to up to 100. Each winner is a different entry.
What are backup winners?
They are extra entries drawn in order, so you have someone ready if a winner does not reply or does not meet the rules.
Can I use it for Instagram comments?
Yes. Copy the usernames from the comments, paste them one per line and draw the winner.
Does it remove duplicate entries?
Yes, when Remove duplicate entries is ticked. Matching ignores capital letters.
Can I show the draw on a live stream?
Yes. Keep Show draw animation ticked so viewers can watch the names cycle before the winner appears.
Is the random winner picker free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and runs in your browser.