Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why does the wheel not spin?

If the wheel does not spin when clicked, the most common reason is that JavaScript is disabled or restricted in your browser. The spinning functionality relies entirely on JavaScript to handle animations, calculations, and user interactions.

To resolve this issue, first check your browser settings and ensure that JavaScript is enabled. If JavaScript is already enabled, try refreshing the page, clearing your browser cache, or opening the site in a different browser.

In rare cases, browser extensions such as ad blockers, script blockers, or privacy tools may interfere with functionality. Temporarily disabling such extensions can help identify the cause.

Q2: Can I add more than 50 names to the wheel?

Yes, you can add more than 50 names or entries to the wheel. The tool is designed to handle a large number of inputs, making it suitable for classrooms, group activities, giveaways, and team selections.

However, for optimal visual clarity and smooth performance, especially on mobile devices or older hardware, we recommend keeping the total number of entries under 100. As more entries are added, individual labels become smaller and may be harder to read.

If readability is important, consider grouping similar entries or shortening labels to improve visibility on the wheel.

Q3: Is the wheel result truly random?

Yes. The wheel uses a high-entropy random number generation process to ensure that each spin is fair, unbiased, and independent from previous results. Where supported by modern browsers, cryptographically secure randomness is used to enhance unpredictability.

Each spin is treated as a completely new event. Past outcomes have no influence on future spins, which means it is possible—though sometimes surprising—to see the same result appear more than once in a row.

While the randomness is suitable for casual, educational, and entertainment purposes, it is not intended for regulated activities such as official lotteries, gambling, or legally binding prize drawings.

Q4: Can I use the wheel offline?

An internet connection is required to initially load the website and its assets, including scripts, styles, and fonts. Once the page is fully loaded, the spinning logic runs locally within your browser.

This means that if your internet connection drops temporarily after the page has loaded, the wheel may continue to function. However, refreshing the page or opening it again will require an active connection.

For consistent performance, we recommend using the tool with a stable internet connection.

Q5: Is my data saved or shared?

No. All names, entries, and wheel configurations exist only within your browser during your session. We do not store, transmit, or access your data on our servers.

Once you close or refresh the page, your data is automatically cleared. This design ensures maximum privacy and full user control over entered content.

Q6: Why did I get the same result more than once?

Getting the same result multiple times is a normal and expected outcome of true randomness. Similar to flipping a fair coin and landing on heads several times in a row, randomness does not guarantee evenly spaced results.

Each spin is independent, and previous outcomes do not affect future ones. This behavior is a sign of fairness, not a flaw in the system.