Are the groups truly random?

Yes. The tool uses the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm for unbiased random distribution.

What happens if names don't divide evenly?

Remaining students are distributed one-by-one across existing groups, so group sizes differ by at most one person.

Yes. Click 'Shuffle Again' to regenerate groups with a new random arrangement.

Is student data saved?

No. All processing happens in your browser. No data is stored or sent to any server.

Can I copy the results?

Yes. Click 'Copy All Groups' to copy the formatted group list to your clipboard for pasting into documents or messages.

Random Group Generator

Free random group generator and team maker — split a class list into random groups by group size or number of teams. Shuffle, copy and share instantly.

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Number of groups

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About the Random Group Generator

Takes a list of student names and randomly divides them into groups. You can choose to split by a specific group size (e.g., groups of 4) or by a number of groups (e.g., 5 groups). Shuffle again for a new arrangement, and copy the results to your clipboard.

Enter student names (one per line), choose your grouping method, and click 'Generate Groups'. The tool shuffles names randomly and distributes them evenly. Any remainder students are added to existing groups. Click 'Shuffle Again' for a new arrangement.

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Practical use cases

For Teachers

Quickly form fair, random teams for group projects.
Pair with the Random Student Picker to assign group leaders.
Use the Classroom Timer to time group activities.

For Students

Organize study groups among classmates.
Split friends into balanced teams for review sessions.

When to use it

Forming project teams for class assignments
Creating study groups for collaborative learning
Setting up lab partners or debate teams
Organizing group presentations
Running team-based classroom games

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By Group Size vs By Number of Groups

'By group size' lets you specify how many people per group (e.g., pairs of 2). 'By number of groups' lets you choose how many teams to create (e.g., 4 teams). Choose based on your classroom needs.

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