Giveaway Picker — Tips & FAQ

Paste from a spreadsheet

Copy a column of names from Excel or Google Sheets and paste them directly — one name per line is all you need.

Use Pick Again for runner-ups

Click Pick Again after the first winner is drawn to select a runner-up, useful if the winner is ineligible or doesn't respond.

Verify your participant list

Scroll through the list before picking to make sure duplicate entries and blank lines are removed for a fair draw.

Yes — the winner is selected using Math.random(), which provides a statistically fair selection from all eligible participants.

There's no hard limit. You can paste thousands of names — one per line — and the tool will handle them all smoothly.

Click "Pick Again" after each draw to select additional winners. Each pick is independent and could technically select the same person — remove previous winners from the list for a unique draw.

Yes — export your Instagram comments, copy the usernames into the participant list (one per line), and use the picker to draw a fair winner.