List randomizer

Free List Randomizer Tool

The List Randomizer instantly shuffles any list of items into a truly random order. It saves time, removes bias, and makes selections fair for raffles, tasks, and team assignments. Use this free List Randomizer tool when you need an unbiased random list order or to pick winners without manual sorting.

What is List Randomizer?

The List Randomizer is a simple, fast tool that takes a list of items (such as names, tasks, IDs, or entries) and shuffles them into a new random order. You paste your items, choose optional settings like removing duplicates or numbering, and generate a randomized list in one click.

On Monkey Type, the List Randomizer is designed for accuracy and speed, producing an unbiased random order suitable for raffles, giveaways, classroom activities, standups, or A/B test rotations. It is ideal when you need a transparent and repeatable process to create a random list order without spreadsheets or scripts.

If you need number-based randomness alongside list shuffling, consider pairing it with the Random Number Generator for drawing numeric winners or creating random ranges.

Why Use List Randomizer?

• Eliminate bias in selections: When choosing winners, assigning tasks, or prioritizing items, the List Randomizer produces an unbiased order that everyone can trust.
• Save time on admin work: Stop manually reordering spreadsheets. Paste your items, click randomize, and export the result in seconds.
• Ensure fairness and transparency: Use a randomized list for giveaways or team rotations, then share the output to show a clear, auditable process.
• Handle large lists with ease: Randomize hundreds or thousands of items without performance issues or complicated formulas.
• Clean lists before shuffling: Remove duplicates or blank lines for more accurate results. For deeper cleanup, try the Duplicate Remover.

How to Use List Randomizer on Monkey Type

1. Open the tool: Go to the List Randomizer on Monkey Type.
2. Paste your items: Add one item per line (e.g., names, tasks, or ticket numbers). Keep formatting simple for best results.
3. Set options: Choose whether to remove duplicates, ignore blank lines, add numbering, or select a subset (e.g., pick the first 5 after shuffling).
4. Click Randomize: The tool instantly generates a new, random list order.
5. Review and export: Copy the randomized list to your clipboard or download it as a text/CSV file, depending on your needs.
6. Repeat if needed: Re-run the randomization to produce a fresh order at any time.

Expected result: Your items appear in a new, unbiased random order. If you want to measure list length before and after cleaning, the Word Counter can quickly verify counts.

Key Features

• Unbiased randomization: Generates a uniformly random order so every position is equally likely.
• Duplicate handling: Optionally remove duplicate lines before shuffling for cleaner outputs.
• Subset selection: Shuffle the list, then take the top N items to pick winners or create teams.
• Numbering and formatting: Add line numbers or separators to make results easy to share.
• Large list support: Efficiently randomizes long lists without manual work or formulas.
• Export options: Copy to clipboard or download results to text/CSV for records and audits.
• Works with related tools: Sort or re-order any list after randomization using the Text Sorter.

Best Practices & Tips

• One item per line: Enter each name or entry on its own line to avoid merge issues during shuffling.
• Clean your data first: Remove trailing spaces, blank lines, and duplicates for accurate counts. The Text Cleaner can automate this.
• Document the process: Save or export the randomized output to maintain an audit trail for giveaways or contests.
• Subset wisely: When picking winners, shuffle first, then select the top N to avoid selection bias.
• Use descriptive labels: If items are IDs, include meaningful labels (e.g., “Ticket #123 – Alex”) to reduce confusion later.
• Avoid manual tweaks: Once randomized, resist hand-editing positions; re-run the List Randomizer if you need a fresh order.

Common Use Cases

• Giveaways and raffles: Randomize entries, then pick the top N as winners and the next few as alternates.
• Team assignments: Shuffle names to create unbiased groups or rotate project responsibilities.
• Task prioritization: Create a randomized order for backlog grooming, standups, or testing sequences.
• Classroom activities: Randomly select students for presentations or group discussions.
• A/B test rollouts: Randomize a list of URLs or variants to avoid pattern bias.
• Sampling: Shuffle a dataset, then take the first slice for unbiased sampling; pair with the Random Number Generator when you need numeric draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the List Randomizer work?

The List Randomizer shuffles your items using an unbiased algorithm so every item has an equal chance of landing in any position. You paste your items, choose options like removing duplicates or adding numbering, and get a new random order instantly on Monkey Type.

Is the random order fair and unbiased?

Yes. The List Randomizer is designed to produce uniform, unbiased orderings. For transparency, export your results and share the output as proof of a fair process. For generating unique identifiers after randomization, try the UUID Generator.

Can I remove duplicates before shuffling?

Absolutely. Enable the remove-duplicates option to ensure each item appears only once in the randomized list. If your input needs deeper cleaning, the Duplicate Remover can deduplicate and normalize text first.

Can I pick only a few winners from a long list?

Yes. Shuffle the list, then set a subset size (e.g., first 3 items) to select winners without bias. This is ideal for giveaways, contests, and prize draws.

Does the List Randomizer have size limits?

The tool is optimized to handle large lists commonly used for raffles, tasks, and datasets. If you experience performance issues with extremely large inputs, split the list and randomize in batches, then combine results.

Use the List Randomizer on Monkey Type whenever you need a fast, fair, and transparent way to shuffle lists online. It’s simple to use, reliable in results, and complementary to other utilities in the Monkey Type toolkit.