What is the Spin Wheel of Names?
The Wheel of Names is a versatile online spin wheel tool for making random decisions, selecting names, and much more, in a fun and visual way. If you need to pick a winner for a giveaway, choose a name for a classroom activity, decide what to eat for dinner, or add an element of luck to any game, this tool is made for you. It's more than just a simple "yes or no" wheel; it's a fully customizable platform where you control every detail, from the wheel's options to its colors and spin physics.
What are the Features of the Spin Wheel?
All the features of the Spin Wheel are conveniently laid out in the sidebar panel. Here's a detailed look at what powerful features are available at your fingertips:
- Content Control: Easily add, edit, or remove items on the wheel. You can assign a unique color and label to each segment, with support for up to 1000 different options.
- Wheel Library: Click the "Library" tab in the header to browse and instantly load pre-made wheels for common scenarios like "Yes / No," "Workout Routines," "Movie Genres," and more.
- Custom Spin Physics: Adjust the Spin Duration to make the wheel spin longer for more suspense and set the number of Rotations to control its speed and visual effect.
- Visual Styling: Change the Font Size and Font Color of the labels on the wheel to ensure they are easy to read and match your desired theme.
- Sound Control: You can toggle the classic "tick-tick" Sound On/Off and fine-tune the Volume Level with a simple slider for the perfect audio feedback.
- Share and Embed: Generate a shareable link that saves all your items and settings. You can also get embed code to place your custom wheel directly on your own website or blog.
- Winner Celebration: Every spin ends with a celebratory pop-up and confetti animation, announcing the winner in style. For more details, watch the Youtube video below.
How to Use the Wheel of Names?
It's very easy to create your own custom wheel. Just click the "Wheel Content" dropdown to get started. For more settings, just follow these easy steps:
- Populate Your Wheel: In the "Edit Wheel Settings" sidebar under "Wheel
Content," you can:
- Load a preset from the dropdown menu to get started quickly.
- Edit existing items by typing directly into the text boxes and picking new colors.
- Add new items by clicking the "Add Custom Item" button.
- Customize: Use the "Wheel Appearance", "Text Styling", "Sound Settings", and "Wheel Physics" panels to adjust every aspect of the wheel to your liking.
- Spin the Wheel: Once you are ready, click the big SPIN button in the center of the wheel.
- See the Result: A pop-up will appear, displaying the winning option. You can choose to close it or remove the winner from the wheel for the next spin.
- Save and Share: If you want to use this wheel again later, open the "Share & Embed" panel to copy your unique link.
How to Share and Embed Your Spin Wheel?
Once you have created the perfect wheel, you can easily share it with others or integrate it into your own website.
Sharing Your Wheel with a Link
Use this feature to save your wheel's exact configuration—including title, description, items, colors, and settings—so you or others can use it later.
- Step 1: Customize your wheel exactly as you want it.
- Step 2: In the sidebar, click the "Share & Embed" icon button.
- Step 3: In the modal that appears, click the Copy Link button.
- Outcome: A unique URL is now copied to your clipboard. Anyone who opens this link will see the exact same wheel you created.
Embedding the Wheel on a Website
This feature is perfect for bloggers, teachers, or businesses who want to add an interactive wheel directly to their own webpage.
- Step 1: Finalize your wheel's design and content.
- Step 2: Open the "Share & Embed" panel in the sidebar.
- Step 3: Under "Embed code", click the Copy Code button.
- Outcome: A complete HTML
<iframe>snippet is copied to your clipboard. Paste this code directly into the HTML of your website where you want the wheel to appear.