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Random group generator

Create fair groups from your shared roster in seconds.

1

Add your peoplePaste names once

2

Choose a toolYour roster follows

3

Use the resultCopy, print or present

Quick tipChoose the number of groups. ShuffleCue keeps their sizes as even as possible.

Settings

Choose your groups

Number of groupsAbout 3 people each
3
Name each group?Add a custom name to any group.
Choose captains?Choose one captain per group.
Result

3 balanced groups

Group 1

3
  • Aarav
  • Sofia
  • Mateo

Group 2

3
  • Maya
  • Noah
  • Zara

Group 3

2
  • Leo
  • Anaya
Fair groups in seconds

How to use this free random group generator

Use the working random group generator above to divide a class, workshop, meeting, or event roster into evenly sized groups. Every included person is used once, and your roster stays available when you open another ShuffleCue tool.

You can add optional group names and captains before generating the result. Copy, print, present, or download the finished groups when you are ready to share them.

One shared roster

Enter names once and reuse the same list for teams, tasks, speaking order, and name picking.

Even group sizes

ShuffleCue distributes included people as evenly as the roster and selected group count allow.

Useful presentation options

Keep captains in place, name each group, reshuffle members, or present the result to the room.

Step by step

Set up a clear result

  1. 1

    Review the roster

    Add names, exclude anyone who is absent, and use attributes only when they help you identify participants.

  2. 2

    Choose the group count

    Select how many groups you need. The estimated number of people in each group updates immediately.

  3. 3

    Add optional details

    Switch on group names or captains. Complete every required field before generating the groups.

  4. 4

    Create and share

    Generate the groups, review the result, then copy, download, print, present, or share it.

Good practice

Use the result thoughtfully

Explain the method

Tell participants that names were distributed randomly and that practical adjustments may still be made.

Check accessibility needs

Review movement, communication, support, and safeguarding needs before the activity begins.

Use captains for a clear purpose

Give captains a small defined role such as collecting materials or reporting the first idea.

Common questions

Answers before you begin

Does every person appear in one group?

Yes. Each included roster entry is placed into one group during a generated round.

Can I keep the captain when reshuffling?

Yes. Selected captains stay with their group while the other members are shuffled.

Are names uploaded to ShuffleCue?

No. The roster and generated result are processed and saved in your browser.

Your group stays private.

ShuffleCue processes names, ratings, tasks, and results on your device. Clearing your browser data removes saved rosters. Read the full privacy policy.