Random Presentation Order
Random turn order for presentations.
Sprint demos, class presentations, standups — when several people have to speak, this shuffles them into a numbered lineup nobody chose. Set per-person minutes in Options and each name is labelled with a running time mark (~2 min, ~4 min, and so on) showing when that slot ends. Enter a seed to make the order reproducible, or leave it blank for a Web Crypto shuffle.
Enter. Type or paste the names of everyone presenting, one per line.
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How it works
- Enter. Type or paste the names of everyone presenting, one per line.
- Shuffle. Click "Shuffle order" to generate a random speaking lineup.
- Time. Optionally set minutes per person to add a running start-time label to each name.
- Seed. Type any seed in Options to make the same order reproducible later.
Frequently asked questions
What does the per-person minutes setting do?
It prints a cumulative time mark next to each name in the shuffled order, so you can see when each speaker's slot ends and how long the whole session runs. It is a printed schedule, not a countdown timer.
Can I prove the order wasn't rigged?
Yes. Agree on a seed with the group before shuffling. The same seed and the same list always produce the identical order, so anyone can re-run it themselves and verify nothing was manipulated.
Is the shuffle fair to whoever is listed first?
Yes. Input position doesn't matter: the tool runs a Fisher-Yates shuffle driven by crypto.getRandomValues, so every possible speaking order is equally likely regardless of how the names were typed in.
How do I send the lineup to the team?
Use Copy to grab the order as plain text for chat, Share link to give someone a URL that restores your list and options, or Export CSV to download the result as a spreadsheet file.
Will my list still be here next week?
Yes. The list is saved in your browser's local storage as you type, so a recurring standup or class opens with the same names already loaded — just shuffle again for a fresh order.
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Further reading
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