Welcome to the official FAQ for Wheel of Picks! This is your complete guide to using our free, easy to use, and highly customizable online spinning wheel. Whether you need a random name picker for a giveaway, a prize wheel for an event, or a fun way to make decisions, you'll find all the answers here.
If you have a specific question, try looking at the table of contents or using your browser's search function to find the answer. You can also ask the question using feedback form here.
Yes, 100%. Our random winner generator uses a cryptographically secure algorithm to guarantee that every spin is completely unbiased and unpredictable. Each entry on the wheel has the exact same probability of being chosen.
This happens when an entry is included in your list multiple times. If "David" appears twice, he has double the chance of winning. You can control this in the Entries tab by checking the "Display duplicates on wheel" setting to see how many slices each item occupies.
No. The integrity of our tool is our top priority. The selection process is automated and secure, making it impossible for anyone to influence or manipulate the outcome. This ensures fair results for every giveaway, classroom pick, and decision.
Simply navigate to the Entries tab and type, paste or import your list from simple text file. Each new line creates a new slice on the wheel. You can easily add, remove, shuffle, or sort your entries from this panel. Check "Display duplicates on wheel" if you want duplicate items to be shown on the wheel.
Get one-tap access by adding our web app to your home screen:
Navigate to the Results tab to see the previous winners by time. The latest winner is at the top. You can also see the statistics such as number of spins and most frequent single mode winner at the bottom of results tab. You can also export the results if needed.
Yes! Visit the Options tab to personalize your wheel. You can change color themes, adjust spin time, modify sounds, and choose from various celebration effects like confetti to make your reveals more exciting.
Yes! Visit the Options tab and type your desired text in Change Title: to personalize your wheel.
Yes! Under Options tab, click on the blue Enter Full Screen button for a immersive view of just the wheel.
Yes! Under Options tab, check Bottle Spinner at the bottom to spin a bottle instead of wheel to unleash new ways to party!
Your wheel's data is saved locally in your browser. To back up or share a list, simply use the "Export" function in the Entries tab to save it as a text file. Another person can then copy and paste that list into their wheel.
Our giveaway generator makes running contests transparent and fun.
This is a fantastic tool for classroom engagement. Make the list once and use the spinner for various tasks throughout the school year.
When you're stuck, use the wheel for a quick resolution. Create a simple Yes/No wheel, a wheel with different options ("Go to the Gym," "Read a Book," "Work on Project"), or anything else you need to decide on.
No account is required. Wheel of Picks is a powerful, free tool available to everyone instantly. Just open the website and start creating.
Your data (entries, customizations, history) is stored privately in your browser's local storage. It remains on your device and is not uploaded to our servers. This means your lists are secure, but they won't automatically sync across different devices or browsers.
Yes! The site is fully optimized with a responsive design, making it easy to use on any phone or tablet. All features are accessible on the go.
We offer generous limits for all users:
Don't worry, this is usually an easy fix:
This is because data is stored locally in your browser. The most common causes are:
Pro Tip: For important lists, always use the Export feature to save a backup copy to your computer.
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