Random Group Generator

What this tool can do

• Shuffle a one-name-per-line list into a chosen number of balanced groups.

Who this tool is for

Useful for classroom activities, workshops, study groups, team exercises, and low-stakes grouping.

Common mistakes

Before using Random Group Generator, check that the inputs and destination workflow match. These issues can make an output look useful while still being wrong for the real task.

• Do not forget to remove absent people first.
• Do not treat random grouping as ability-balanced placement.
• Do not ignore must-separate or must-keep-together constraints.

Limitations

Random Group Generator is a browser-based helper for quick preparation, cleanup, or checking. Keep the original material and review important output before using it in a formal workflow.

• It does not evaluate ability, language, role, or relationship constraints.
• It does not save long-term grouping history.
• Formal placement or staffing needs human review.

How to use

1. Paste every participant name into the textarea, one per line.
2. Enter the number of groups you want to create.
3. Press Generate Groups to shuffle and distribute people as evenly as possible.
4. Copy all groups as plain text for chat, slides, worksheets, or notes.

Use cases

• Split 28 students into seven lab groups.
• Create five discussion teams from a workshop check-in list.
• Export CSV so staff can print group rosters for activity stations.
• Generate a fair first draft, then manually adjust for absences or constraints.

Who is it for

• Useful for classroom activities, workshops, study groups, team exercises, and low-stakes grouping.

Real examples

Good to know

• Do not forget to remove absent people first.
• Do not treat random grouping as ability-balanced placement.
• Do not ignore must-separate or must-keep-together constraints.
• It does not evaluate ability, language, role, or relationship constraints.
• It does not save long-term grouping history.
• Formal placement or staffing needs human review.