Frequently Asked Questions

Group Assigner is a free online tool that helps teachers, team leaders, event organizers, and anyone else quickly create balanced random groups. Simply enter names, select how many groups you want, and click a button to get your random assignments.

Group Assigner uses the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm to thoroughly randomize the order of names. Then, it distributes names evenly across groups using a round-robin approach, ensuring all groups have an equal or nearly equal number of members.

With our auto-optimize feature, the tool automatically calculates the ideal number of groups based on your participant count to ensure the most balanced distribution possible.

No! Group Assigner can handle lists of any size, from small classroom groups to large workshop cohorts. The tool is optimized to work quickly even with hundreds of names.

While Group Assigner doesn't have a built-in save feature, you can easily save your results by:

• Taking a screenshot
• Copying and pasting the results into a document
• Printing the page using your browser's print function

Group Assigner is designed with privacy in mind. The names you enter are stored only in your browser's localStorage and never transmitted to our servers. This means your data stays on your device and is not accessible to us or third parties.

Yes! Group Assigner is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers. The interface adjusts automatically to provide the best experience on any screen size.

Group Assigner is completely free to use. We keep the tool running through unobtrusive advertisements that don't interfere with your experience.

You can email us directly at [email protected] with any questions, feedback, or suggestions you may have.

Auto-Optimize is our smart group calculation feature that determines the ideal number of groups based on your participant count. It ensures the most balanced distribution possible, following best practices for group sizes in various settings. Simply select "Auto-Optimize" from the groups dropdown, and let the tool do the work!

The current version of Group Assigner focuses on creating random groups without biases. For specialized grouping (like balancing skills or mixing genders), you would need to manually adjust the groups after they're created.

Group Assigner is used by:

• Teachers creating student groups for projects or activities
• Team leaders forming diverse teams for brainstorming
• Event organizers creating breakout sessions
• Game night hosts dividing players into fair teams
• Study group coordinators forming balanced study groups

No account is needed! Group Assigner works instantly without requiring any registration, login, or personal information.