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Random Group Generator

Split a complete list into evenly sized random groups for classroom projects, workshop breakouts, stations, tables, and discussion activities. Choose the number of groups or people per group, then copy or reshuffle the result.

Free to use · No sign-up · Names stay in your browser

How to split names into random groups

  1. 01

    Paste the full roster

    Add one student, attendee, or participant per line. Blank lines and duplicate names are ignored when the groups are generated.

  2. 02

    Choose the group format

    Set the number of groups for fixed stations or tables, or choose people per group when the activity has a capacity.

  3. 03

    Generate the groups

    FunRandomizer shuffles the cleaned list in your browser and assigns every person to a group.

  4. 04

    Use the result

    Reshuffle the same list, copy the groups, download them as text, or share the result.

Group count or group size?

Five stations for 29 students

Choose By groups and enter 5. The group sizes will be 6, 6, 6, 6, and 5; the names in each group change with the shuffle. Use this when you have a fixed number of tables or breakout rooms.

Four people per lab group

With 29 students, choose People per group and enter 4. You get seven groups of four and one person in the final group. If nobody should work alone, switch to eight groups for five groups of four and three groups of three.

Group generator, team generator, or pair generator?

Use this group generator for non-competitive small groups such as classroom projects, workshop tables, or breakout discussions. Use the team generator when people will compete as sides, and use the pair generator when every unit should contain two partners. Groups are balanced by headcount only—not by skill, ability, gender, or another personal attribute.

Random groups for classes, workshops, and meetings

Classroom group maker

For 28 students and seven project tables, choose seven groups to place four students at each table. Review the draw yourself if a task needs particular experience or support.

Station rotation

Create the first set of groups for your available stations, then copy the list before students move. Moving those groups between stations is a separate classroom routine, not an automatic rotation schedule.

Workshop breakout groups

For 18 attendees and three discussion topics, make three groups of six. Assign a topic to each numbered group and copy the result into your meeting notes.

Names that look the same

If two attendees are called Alex, enter Alex M and Alex R. Identical entries are treated as duplicates, not as two different people.

Your list stays in this browser tab

Names are processed on the page and are not uploaded by the group generator. FunRandomizer does not save the group list to an account or place it in the URL.

Random group generator FAQ

How do I create random groups from a list of names?

Paste one name per line, choose either the number of groups or the maximum group size, and select Generate groups.

Can I choose the number of groups?

Yes. Select By groups and set the number you want. There cannot be more non-empty groups than people in the list.

Can I choose how many people are in each group?

Yes. Select People per group and enter the maximum size. The final group can be smaller, so check the result before assigning a task that requires at least two people.

What happens when the names do not divide evenly?

In group-count mode, extra people are spread across the groups. In group-size mode, the final group may contain fewer people than the selected maximum.

Are the groups random?

Yes. FunRandomizer uses random values from the browser to shuffle the cleaned list before it divides the names into groups.

Can I copy or download the groups?

Yes. After generating groups, you can copy, download, share, or create a fresh arrangement from the same list.

Are names uploaded or saved?

No. The group generator processes the list in the current browser tab and does not upload it or save it to an account.

What is the difference between a group generator and a team generator?

Use a group generator for collaborative tables, classes, workshops, or breakouts. Use a team generator when the result represents competing sides for a sport, game, or tournament.

Can I switch from groups to teams or pairs?

Yes. Switch to Teams or Pairs without entering the participant list again. Each page explains the arrangement it is designed for.

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