Shuffle List Generator

Enter your list of items — one per line — into the Shuffle List Generator and get back a randomly shuffled list in seconds. Paste names, words, numbers, or any text into the List field, then choose options like Remove Duplicates or Sort Alphabetically to refine your output. Great for randomizing teams, task orders, playlists, and more.

Enter each item on a new line. You can paste names, numbers, words, or any text.

Automatically removes duplicate entries before shuffling.

If checked, the list will be sorted A–Z instead of shuffled randomly.

Removes leading and trailing spaces from each item.

When removing duplicates, treat 'Apple' and 'apple' as different items.

Results

Shuffled List

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Total Items

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Duplicates Removed

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Results Table

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the Shuffle List Generator?

Simply paste or type your list items into the text area, one item per line. Choose any options you need — like removing duplicates or trimming whitespace — then click the button to shuffle. Your randomly ordered list will appear in the table below immediately.

How many items can the list randomizer process?

The tool can handle hundreds or even thousands of items, depending on your browser's performance. For everyday use cases like shuffling names, tasks, or playlist tracks, you won't encounter any practical limits.

Is the shuffled list truly random?

The tool uses the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm powered by JavaScript's Math.random(), which produces statistically unbiased, pseudo-random results. For most practical applications — team draws, task assignments, playlist shuffles — this level of randomness is more than sufficient.

What does the 'Remove Duplicates' option do?

When enabled, the tool scans your list and keeps only the first occurrence of each item, discarding any repeats before shuffling. You can also enable 'Case Sensitive Duplicates' if you want 'Apple' and 'apple' treated as distinct entries.

Can I sort the list alphabetically instead of shuffling it?

Yes — check the 'Sort Alphabetically Instead' option and the tool will arrange your items in A–Z order rather than randomizing them. This is handy when you want to clean up and organize a list quickly.

Is my list data kept private?

Completely. All processing happens locally in your browser — your list items are never sent to any server. Your data stays on your device at all times.

What are some practical uses for a list randomizer?

Common uses include randomly assigning chores or tasks, determining speaking or presentation order, shuffling song or playlist queues, picking random teams from a group of names, randomizing study flashcard order, and running fair prize or raffle draws.

What is the difference between a randomizer and a randomiser?

'Randomizer' is the American English spelling and 'randomiser' is the British English variant. They refer to exactly the same concept — a tool that arranges items in a random order. This tool works the same way regardless of how you spell it!

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