Free Random Group Generator for Teams, Classes, Activities, and Balanced Group Sizes
Paste names or items, shuffle them, and distribute them into near-even random groups. Choose a number of groups or a maximum group size, then copy or print the result.
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How to use this tool
1. Prepare the input
Clean the list, choose filters, or set the generation rules before running the tool.
2. Generate once clearly
Run the randomizer and review the result before changing settings or generating again.
3. Save useful output
Copy, download, print, favorite, or keep a local history entry when you need a record.
12 useful features
2–500 items
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Number-of-groups mode
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Maximum-size mode
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Fisher–Yates shuffle
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Round-robin distribution
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Near-even group sizes
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Custom group labels
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Size summary
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Largest size-gap check
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Copy groups
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Download groups
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Local history
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Randomization reference
| Need | Best approach | Important check |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one option | Picker, wheel, weighted choice | Confirm every eligible option is represented correctly. |
| Order every entry | Full shuffle or bracket seeding | Decide whether duplicates count as separate entries. |
| Choose several | Sample without replacement | Make sure the requested count does not exceed the pool. |
| Generate content | Filtered internal dataset or templates | Review tone, context, and suitability before using output. |
Quality checklist
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Quick knowledge check
What should you confirm before using a randomized result?
Microlearning guide
Random does not mean balanced
Small samples can look uneven. Fair random processes still produce streaks and clusters.
Define replacement
Removing a result creates sampling without replacement; keeping it allows the same option to appear again.
Match the tool to the stakes
These browser tools are for everyday choices, games, learning, and brainstorming—not audited lotteries or security-critical decisions.
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Frequently asked questions
How are group sizes balanced?
After shuffling, entries are assigned round-robin across groups, keeping size differences to at most one when possible.
Can I choose the maximum group size?
Yes. The tool calculates enough groups so no group exceeds the requested maximum size.
Are duplicate names removed?
No. Duplicate lines are treated as separate entries because they may represent different people with the same name.
Can I use this for sports teams?
You can randomize informal teams, but the tool does not balance by skill, position, eligibility, or league rules.
Can I create groups with conditions?
This version randomizes and balances by size only; it does not enforce custom compatibility or skill constraints.