Team Randomizer

Create balanced teams with a fair and transparent randomization process

Add Participants

Add a single name or multiple names separated by commas (e.g. "John, Mary, Sam")

Upload a .txt or .csv file with names separated by commas or new lines

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Add participants to create your teams

Add Teams

Add a single team or multiple teams separated by commas (e.g. "Red Team, Blue Team, Green Team")

Upload a .txt or .csv file with team names separated by commas or new lines

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Add teams to distribute your participants

You need at least 2 participants and 2 teams to randomize
You need at least 2 participants to randomize
You need at least 2 teams to randomize

Team Assignments

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About Team Randomizer

Fast & Fair

Create balanced teams in seconds. Our algorithm ensures fair distribution of participants across all teams without bias.

Transparent Process

No black box algorithms. Use the optional seed feature to make team selection fully reproducible and verifiable by anyone.

Easy Sharing

Share your team assignments instantly via link, export to CSV, or capture a screenshot to distribute results however you prefer.

How Team Randomizer Works

Team Randomizer uses a transparent and fair process to distribute participants across teams randomly. Here's how it works:

1

Input Your Data

Start by adding the names of all participants who need to be assigned to teams. You can enter names individually, paste a comma-separated list, or upload a CSV/text file with names. Then, create your teams by giving each one a unique name.

2

Randomization Process

When you click "Randomize Teams," our algorithm uses a Fisher-Yates shuffle with a seeded random number generator to thoroughly randomize the participant list. This ensures that each person has an equal chance of being assigned to any team.

3

Fair Distribution

After shuffling, participants are distributed as evenly as possible across all teams. If the number of participants doesn't divide evenly, some teams will receive one additional member, starting from the first team.

4

Optional Seed for Reproducibility

For complete transparency, you can use the "Random Seed" feature. By entering any text string as a seed, you ensure that the randomization process will always produce the same results when using that particular seed with the same participant and team lists.

When to Use Team Randomizer

Educational Settings

Teachers and professors can use Team Randomizer to create fair and diverse student groups for projects, discussions, or classroom activities. Randomization helps prevent cliques and encourages students to work with different peers.

Sports and Recreation

Coaches, team captains, and recreational sports organizers can quickly create balanced teams for practice sessions, pickup games, or tournaments. The randomization ensures that teams are created without bias toward skill level or personal preferences.

Workplace Collaboration

Team leaders and managers can use this tool to form cross-functional teams for projects, workshops, or team-building activities. Random team assignment can break down departmental silos and foster collaboration between employees who might not typically work together.

Events and Conferences

Event organizers can split attendees into discussion groups, workshop teams, or breakout sessions efficiently. The CSV import feature makes it easy to handle large participant lists without manual entry.

Tips for Using Team Randomizer Effectively

Prepare Your Data

For large groups, prepare your participant list in a spreadsheet first, then save as CSV for easy importing. This saves time and reduces the chance of errors compared to manual entry.

Use Consistent Naming

When creating teams, use consistent naming conventions (e.g., "Team 1, Team 2" or "Red Team, Blue Team") to make the final assignments clearer for everyone.

Document Your Seed

If you're using the random seed feature for reproducibility, make sure to document the seed value you used. This allows you or others to regenerate the exact same team assignments later if needed.

Share Results Appropriately

Consider your audience when sharing results. For a quick display to a room full of people, use the screenshot feature. For record-keeping or further processing, the CSV export is more appropriate.

Use for Multiple Rounds

For activities that require multiple rounds with different team compositions, you can quickly randomize again with a different seed to create new team assignments while maintaining fairness across all rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Team Randomizer truly random?

Yes, Team Randomizer uses a cryptographically secure pseudorandom number generator combined with the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm to ensure fair and unbiased team assignments.

What happens if I have an uneven number of participants?

The system distributes participants as evenly as possible. If the division isn't even, some teams will have one more member than others, starting from the first team in the list.

Can I save my team assignments for later?

Yes, you can save your assignments by exporting to CSV, taking a screenshot, or generating a shareable link that contains all the team assignment data.

What is the maximum number of participants and teams?

Team Randomizer can handle hundreds of participants and teams without performance issues. For very large groups (1000+), using the CSV import feature is recommended.

Is my data private?

Yes, all processing happens in your browser. We don't store participant names or team assignments on any servers unless you choose to share via link.

Ready to Create Fair Teams?

Team Randomizer helps you create balanced, fair teams without bias. Perfect for classrooms, sports, workplace activities, and more.

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Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Team Randomizer at team-randomizer.com, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Use of Service

Team Randomizer provides a tool for creating randomly assigned teams. You agree to use this service only for its intended purpose and in compliance with all applicable laws.

3. User Data

Team Randomizer processes all data in your browser. The only data stored on our servers would be when you explicitly create a shareable link, which stores team assignments in URL parameters. We do not collect or store participant names for any other purpose.

4. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time without notice.

5. Disclaimers

Team Randomizer is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the team assignments generated by this tool.

6. Limitations of Liability

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the service.

7. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of Team Randomizer after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

Last updated: April 2025

Privacy Policy

Information We Process

Team Randomizer is designed with privacy in mind. All data processing (including participant names and team assignments) happens directly in your browser. We don't store this information on our servers.

Shareable Links

When you use the "Share Link" feature, the team assignments data is encoded and included in the URL. This data is not stored on our servers but is part of the URL that can be accessed by anyone with the link.

CSV Exports and Screenshots

When you export to CSV or capture screenshots, these files are generated locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage data such as page views and feature usage to improve our service. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

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We may use third-party services for analytics and advertising. These services may use cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior.

Data Security

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Team Randomizer operates primarily as a client-side application to minimize data exposure.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.

Last updated: April 2025

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How We Use Cookies

Team Randomizer uses cookies primarily for the following purposes:

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Application Data Storage

Our application may also store data in your browser's localStorage to remember your participants, teams, and preferences between sessions. This data remains on your device and is not sent to our servers.

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Last updated: April 2025

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