Random Group Generator

Q: What's the difference between a group generator and a team generator?

Nothing functional — they're the same idea. 'Groups' is the word facilitators and event organizers tend to use, while 'teams' is common in classrooms and sports.

Q: Can I make groups of a specific size, like 4 people each?

Yes. Switch to 'Group size' mode and enter 4. If the total doesn't divide evenly, groups will differ by at most one person.

Q: How do I split workshop attendees into random groups?

Paste the attendee list, switch to Group size mode, and enter 4 or 5 per group. Click generate, then copy the results into your slides.

Break the ice without the awkwardness. Paste your attendee list and split it into balanced random groups for workshops, meetups, and training sessions — in seconds.

Generate your groups

1. Enter names — one per line, or separated by commas

No names yet — paste or type a list above.

2. Choose how to split

Number of groups

Your groups

Why use a random group generator for events?

When you let people pick their own groups, they cluster with friends and colleagues they already know — which defeats the purpose of networking and collaborative exercises. Random grouping:

Mixes perspectives. Strangers bring fresh ideas to brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.
Removes social pressure. Nobody is left standing alone waiting to be picked.
Saves facilitation time. What takes 10 minutes of shuffling chairs takes 10 seconds with a generator.
Feels fair. An impartial shuffle is easier to accept than a facilitator's hand-picked groups.

Tips for facilitators

Size groups for the task. Use 3–4 people for discussions, 5–6 for hands-on activities. The "group size" mode above does the math for you.
Re-shuffle between rounds. For multi-round activities, generate fresh groups each round so everyone meets more people. The Shuffle Again button makes this instant.
Project the results. Display the groups on a screen or share them in chat so participants can find their group fast.
Name groups by color or animal instead of numbers for in-person events — "Blue group" is easier to shout across a room than "Group 3".

Quick answers

How do I split workshop attendees into random groups?

Paste the attendee list, switch to Group size mode, and enter 4 or 5 per group — a good size for table discussions. Click generate, then copy the results straight into your slides or print them for the door.

How do you avoid the awkwardness of picking teams?

Let randomness decide. When groups are drawn at random, nobody is picked first and nobody is picked last, which removes the social pressure of choosing in front of everyone. Announce that the groups are random and people accept the result without debate.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a group generator and a team generator?

Nothing functional — they're the same idea. "Groups" is the word facilitators and event organizers tend to use, while "teams" is common in classrooms and sports. Our tool handles both.

Can I make groups of a specific size, like 4 people each?

Yes. Switch to "Group size" mode and enter 4. If the total doesn't divide evenly, groups will differ by at most one person.

How many names can I enter?

There's no hard limit — it comfortably handles hundreds of names. Everything runs locally in your browser, so large lists stay fast and private.

Can I exclude someone or lock two people together?

Not automatically. The simplest approach: generate the groups, then drag names around mentally — or remove a name, regenerate, and add them where you want. For most events, a pure random split is the point.

Do you store the names I enter?

No. All processing happens on your device. We never see, store, or transmit your lists.