Random Group Generator
Split any list of names into random groups instantly
Random Group Generator
Paste or type a list of names, pick your group size, and hit randomize to create balanced groups.
What is a random group generator?
A random group generator is a tool that takes a list of names and splits them into smaller groups at random. Teachers use it to form student groups for class activities, and team leads use it for breakout sessions or project assignments. It removes bias from the selection process and makes sure everyone gets a fair shot at working with different people.
How to Use the Group Randomizer
Using this random group generator takes about ten seconds. Here's how it works.
Add your names. Type or paste a list of names into the input field. You can separate them with commas or put each name on a new line. If you teach the same class regularly, save the list so you don't have to re-enter it every time.
Choose your group size. Decide how many people you want per group. The tool will figure out how many groups that creates. If the numbers don't divide evenly, the remaining people get spread across existing groups so nobody ends up alone.
Hit randomize. The tool shuffles the list and assigns everyone to a group. You'll see the results right away. If you don't like the arrangement, click randomize again for a fresh shuffle.
Use the groups. Copy the results or share your screen. If you're running a session on Flat.social, you can send each group to their own breakout area in the spatial room where they can talk with spatial audio without disturbing other groups.
The whole process is instant. There's no account required and nothing to install. Just open the page, add names, and go.
Why Use a Random Group Generator?
Save time on group assignments. Manually sorting 30 students into groups of four takes a while, especially if you're trying to mix things up each time. A classroom group generator handles it in one click.
Remove selection bias. When students pick their own groups, the same cliques form every time. Random assignment pushes people to collaborate with classmates they wouldn't normally choose, which builds stronger social skills and exposes everyone to different perspectives.
Keep things fair. Random groups mean nobody feels left out or picked last. It takes the social pressure out of team formation entirely.
Works for any group size. Whether you need pairs for a think-pair-share activity, small groups of three or four for a lab, or larger teams for a project, the student group maker adjusts to whatever size you set. Most teachers find that groups of three to five work best for active discussion, but it depends on the activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take Group Work Beyond the Spreadsheet
Flat.social gives your groups a place to actually meet. Students walk around as avatars and talk to nearby classmates with spatial audio. Create breakout areas, run group activities, and make online classes feel more like a real classroom.