About Wheel of Item
A small tool that solves a small problem: making a fair random pick, fast, with a list you actually care about.
What it is
Wheel of Item is a free, browser-based decision wheel. You type in a list of options, spin, and the wheel lands on one. That's it — no sign-up, no ads in your face during the spin, and no data shipped off your device unless you choose to share a wheel via a link.
It works in three languages out of the box — English, 日本語, ภาษาไทย — and runs entirely client-side. Your wheels stay in your browser's local storage so they're ready next time you open the page.
Why it exists
Most "random picker" sites do one of three things badly: they hide the wheel behind a signup, they pre-fill it with someone else's items, or they bury it under so many ads that the actual spin feels secondary.
Wheel of Item is built around a single principle: your list, your spin, your win. Features that don't help you decide faster don't make it in.
What it's good for
- Everyday decisions — what to eat, where to go, which task to do next.
- Group activities — picking who goes first, who's it, who picks the movie.
- Streaming & content — pulling a random topic, prompt, or challenge.
- Giveaways and draws — fair, transparent, repeatable picks on stream.
- Education — calling on a random student, drawing a vocabulary word.
- Fun — K-pop bias picker, random Pokémon, truth-or-dare, gacha decision.
See the examples page for 10 concrete use cases with setup tips.
Features
- Weighted slots — give some items a bigger slice if you want them picked more often.
- Remove on win — auto-clear an option after it's picked, perfect for draws.
- Share via URL — your entire wheel encoded into a link. Send it to a friend; they spin yours, no upload, no account.
- Themes — match the wheel to the vibe of what you're picking.
- History panel — track previous spins.
- Multi-language UI — switch between English, 日本語, ภาษาไทย with one click.
Who built it
Wheel of Item is built and maintained by a small independent team that uses the tool for real classroom-style draws, food decisions, content prompts, and streamer prize tests. We're not VC-funded, we're not chasing growth metrics, and we're not selling your data. If a feature you want isn't there yet, send a note — see the contact page.
Free tier and Pro tier
The free tier — the wheel itself, gachapon, sharing, the no-repeat mode, image-per-slice, base themes, donation triggers for streamers — is and always will be free. It's funded by display advertising via Google AdSense.
There is also an optional Pro tier ($1/month via Patreon) for people who want the polish features — Pro-only themes (Aurora, Galaxy, Rose Gold, Sunset) with a shimmer effect, the Custom Brand Theme Builder, unlimited saved wheels with tags and search, no ads, a higher streamer TTS quota (1,000 plays/month vs 20 free), and the Tarot Celtic Cross spread. See the pricing page for the full comparison and activation instructions.
If you'd like to support the project but don't want a subscription, simply not blocking ads is the easiest way, or a one-time Ko-fi tip is always appreciated. See our Privacy Policy for details on how advertising works on this Site.
Our editorial principles
Wheel of Item is a small utility, but we still take its quality seriously. Three rules guide every change we ship:
- The spin is sacred. Anything that gets in the way of going from "I need to decide" to "the wheel landed on X" gets cut. That includes pop-ups, sign-in walls, intrusive cookie banners, and feature creep.
- Honest randomness. Weights are real, results are not nudged, and you can verify the math yourself by toggling on-wheel percentages. We do not insert "more exciting" outcomes.
- Your data is yours. Wheels live in your browser. The share button encodes the wheel into the URL — there is no server-side wheel store, no account, no tracking of what your wheels contain.
How we test changes
Before any feature ships, we test the wheel across the three supported languages and on phones, tablets, and desktops. Animation timing is verified on lower-end hardware so the spin stays smooth. Probability changes are validated with monte-carlo runs (thousands of simulated spins) to confirm the distribution matches the weights. UI translations are reviewed by native speakers before going live.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Wheel of Item for?
Anyone who needs to pick something at random from a list they choose themselves. Common users include streamers running giveaways, teachers calling on students, friends arguing over what to eat, content creators running daily challenges, project managers running retros, party hosts running games, and anyone who has ever wished decisions could just be settled by a wheel.
Where is the team based?
The team is independent and remote. Most of the development happens in Thailand, with translation contributions from Japanese and English speakers. We're not affiliated with any larger company.
Is this site safe to use at work or school?
Yes. The site is served over HTTPS, does not require sign-in, does not collect personal data beyond standard advertising cookies, and is rated for general audiences. The Privacy Policy details everything that's collected and why. Default content (the example wheel that loads on first visit) is family-friendly.
Can I suggest features?
Yes — please do. Email [email protected] or use the contact page. Feature requests that include a concrete use case ("I want X so I can do Y for Z type of people") are prioritized. We don't add features simply because they're common in other tools.
Why is the site in English / Japanese / Thai specifically?
Those are the languages the maintainers can write, edit, and proofread natively. Adding a fourth language would require ongoing maintenance from a native speaker, including UI updates whenever new strings appear. If you'd like to contribute a translation, the contact page is the right place to start the conversation.
How can I cite Wheel of Item in academic work?
For citing the tool in a paper or article, you can refer to it as: Wheel of Item (2026). Wheel of Item — Free Random Decision Wheel. Retrieved from https://wheelofitem.com/. Adjust to the citation style your publication requires.