Randomize a List

Paste your list and press shuffle to put it in a fair random order.

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Lines in random order sorted into alphabetical order from A to Z

Shuffling a list fairly

The list is shuffled with the Fisher–Yates algorithm, which gives every possible ordering an equal chance, using your browser’s secure random generator. Switch to another sort order and back, or change any option, to reshuffle.

Common uses: choosing who presents first, splitting a class into teams (shuffle, then take every other name), randomizing quiz questions and drawing giveaway winners (take the first line).

Need more options? Open the full Sort Lines.

Frequently asked questions

How do I randomize a list of names?

Paste the names one per line with “Shuffle randomly” selected and copy the result.

Is the shuffle fair?

Yes. Fisher–Yates with a secure random source gives every order the same probability.

How do I reshuffle?

Change any option or retype a character and the order is shuffled again.

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