Pick & decide
List randomiser
Clean, shuffle or sample a list with secure Fisher–Yates randomisation.
Tool controls
Use this list elsewhere
Saved lists stay in this browser. Loading a list creates a working copy; changes update the saved source only when you choose Update.
Quick paste-and-use still works without saving.
Result
Ready when you are
Choosing…
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How to use it
Clean, shuffle or sample the list you actually mean
- Paste one item per line and review how blanks and duplicates should be handled.
- Choose a full shuffle or request a smaller random subset from the cleaned entries.
- Randomise the list, compare the input and eligible counts, then copy or export the result.
Worked example
What a result means
Paste Red, Blue, Blue and a blank line. With blank removal and deduplication on, the eligible list contains Red and Blue. A subset size of 1 selects one of those two entries.
Assumptions
Check the eligible input
Line breaks define entries. Optional case-sensitive deduplication can treat Blue and blue as different; review that setting before relying on the eligible count.
Selection method
How this tool chooses
A secure Fisher–Yates shuffle orders the cleaned entries. Subsets use the start of that shuffled order, so an item cannot repeat within one result.
Inputs and optional saved data remain in this browser until you remove them.
Practical uses
When it can help
- Shuffle a running order
- Randomise quiz questions
- Sample items from a pasted list
Limitations
Use it for the right job
The result is intended for ordinary organisational and recreational use, not high-stakes or audited selection.
ChoiceDrop does not claim “true random” results, certification or independent auditing.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
What happens to blank lines?
Blank lines are removed before shuffling and the before-and-after counts are shown.
Can duplicate capitalisation be preserved?
Yes. Deduplication is optional and can be case-sensitive.
Do you support the US spelling randomizer?
Yes—the same comprehensive list tool serves both spellings without duplicate thin pages.