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About WheelieNames
WheelieNames is a privacy-first random picker built for teachers, streamers, and anyone who needs a genuinely fair pick — not just a pretty animation.
Most wheel spinners online use Math.random() — a pseudo-random function good enough for animation, not for high-stakes decisions. We use crypto.getRandomValues(), the same standard underlying HTTPS and banking apps.
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Summary
WheelieNames is a free, browser-based random name picker wheel with cryptographically secure randomness and local-first storage—built for educators, event organizers, and anyone who needs unbiased picks without an account. The same team also offers optional Claude Code skill packs (sold separately) for power users who want terminal-native workflows. Founder: İsmail Günaydın.
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The problem we saw
Most "random" wheel spinners online use Math.random(). That function is fine for shuffling a playlist. It is not appropriate for a classroom raffle where one student wins a prize, or a live-stream giveaway where thousands of viewers are watching to verify fairness. The difference is not academic — pseudo-random functions are seeded in predictable ways, and a motivated person can observe enough spins to reverse-engineer the outcome.
Beyond randomness, most popular wheel tools are wrapped in pre-roll video ads, harvest user data for retargeting, or gate key features behind subscriptions. Teachers running a quick cold-call activity shouldn't have to dismiss three ad overlays first. Streamers running live giveaways shouldn't have to wonder whether the tool they're screen-sharing is logging their entrant list.
Teachers deserve a tool that is fast, clean, and genuinely fair. Streamers running live giveaways deserve auditable fairness they can explain on camera. That's why WheelieNames exists.
Our mission
We believe fair decisions should be easy to explain and easy to trust. WheelieNames exists so teachers, hosts, and teams can run random selections that feel legitimate to everyone watching—not opaque, not biased, and not tied to unnecessary data collection.
That mission shows up in product choices: no forced sign-up for the core wheel, clear randomness practices, and documentation (including our blog) that connects everyday use cases to how the tool actually works.
Who built this
İsmail Günaydın
Founder & Developer · WheelieNames.com
I built WheelieNames because I kept running into the same frustrating experience: tools that claimed to be fair but were clearly designed around ad revenue and data collection rather than the actual use case. I wanted to build something I'd be proud to recommend to a teacher standing in front of thirty kids.
My background is a mix that probably explains why I care about both the engineering rigor and the human side of fairness. I studied chemistry and philosophy before picking up programming — which is where the obsession with how randomness actually works at a mathematical level comes from. I've spent 20 years in retail sales, where I dealt with raffles, customer selection, and fairness disputes firsthand. When someone feels a draw was rigged, trust collapses instantly. That experience made me take the perception of fairness as seriously as the math of it.
I've been doing SEO and content work for 15+ years, which is why this site is fast, well-structured, and built to be found. I've been a self-taught web developer since 2020, which is why the tech stack is modern and the wheel actually uses crypto.getRandomValues() instead of cutting corners. I'm a father of a young child, which is why I have real empathy for classroom and family contexts — I think about whether I'd want my kid's teacher using this tool.
I've also published 11+ books on Amazon KDP and maintain a portfolio of 16 utility and content sites. My work is publicly documented — you can find my Wikidata entity (Q138653257) and full profile at ismailgunaydin.com.
What we believe
A fair pick is the foundation of a fair classroom. When students see a transparent spin, they trust the result. That trust matters more than any feature.
Cryptographic randomness isn't a marketing word. It's the same standard banking apps use — and your students deserve nothing less.
If your data ever leaves the browser, it's not really private. We store nothing server-side for the free wheel. Your lists stay on your device.
Free should mean free. No upsells, no premium tier blocking the fairness, no ads stealing attention from your students.
What you see is what you get. The spin animation IS the result, not a marketing illusion. The winner is determined by the cryptographic draw, not reverse-engineered to look good on screen.
What we offer for free
The flagship experience is the WheelieNames random name picker wheel: add names or options, spin, and review history in an interface built for classrooms, live streams, meetings, and giveaways.
- Cryptographically secure randomness for fair outcomes
- Local storage by default so your lists stay on your device
- No account required for core use
- Mobile-friendly layout and optional sound for live settings
WheelieNames App Store (optional)
Separate from the free wheel, we publish 19 one-time Claude Code skill packs aimed at creators, marketers, and developers who want terminal-native workflows—SEO, content production, coding assistance, B2B growth, finance templates, and more. Purchases are handled through Gumroad; there are no subscriptions for these packs, and they do not change how the free wheel works.
- One-time payment, lifetime access to each purchased pack
- Designed for Claude Code, Cursor, and compatible CLI environments
- Distinct from the browser wheel—no skill purchase is required to spin names
How we build trust (E-E-A-T)
Search quality guidelines emphasize experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trust. Here is how we reflect that on this site:
- Experience
- We document real use cases—classrooms, raffles, remote meetings—and publish long-form guides under a named author with a public profile.
- Expertise
- Technical articles explain randomness and security in plain language, with references readers can verify.
- Authoritativeness
- Organization and author structured data, consistent naming across pages, and external profiles (see the author page) help connect WheelieNames to a real person and project history.
- Trust
- We separate free tools from paid skill packs, link to Privacy and Terms, and provide a clear contact path.
Product principles
Fair & auditable
Spins rely on cryptographically secure randomness so each entry has equal probability—aligned with how we describe fairness in our blog.
Privacy-first
Default behavior keeps your wheel data in the browser. Read our Privacy Policy for the full picture.
Free core product
The wheel remains free to use; App Store packs are optional add-ons for a different audience.
Simple access
Open the site, add names, spin—no mandatory downloads or accounts for standard use.
Who uses WheelieNames
Teachers & educators
Cold calling, random groups, and fair participation without favoritism. 50K+ teachers already use it in their classrooms.
Live streamers & giveaways
Cryptographically fair winner selection your audience can watch and trust in real time.
Conference & event organizers
Door prizes, speaker order, and audience participation with an auditable draw.
Trivia hosts & game nights
Team assignment, question order, and tiebreaker picks that feel genuinely random.
Families & households
Weekend plans, chore assignments, and dinner decisions — no arguments about whose turn it is.
Teams & meetings
Transparent assignment of tasks, speaking order, or on-the-spot decisions.
The network
WheelieNames is part of a 16-site portfolio of utility tools and content sites built and maintained by the same person. Every site in the network follows the same privacy model — no unnecessary data collection, no ad networks embedded in the core experience, same engineering standards.
Why does this matter for trust? It means WheelieNames isn't a one-off side project that might disappear. It's one piece of an active, maintained body of work by a builder with a verifiable public track record. You can read more about the broader context on the case studies page.
Frequently asked questions
What is WheelieNames?
WheelieNames is a free web application that runs a random name picker wheel in your browser. It is designed for teachers, facilitators, event hosts, and anyone who needs a transparent, fair selection without creating an account.
Who founded WheelieNames?
WheelieNames was founded and is developed by İsmail Günaydın, a developer focused on privacy-first educational and event tools. A detailed biography, expertise areas, and published guides are available on the author profile page.
Is the WheelieNames wheel free to use?
Yes. The core random name picker wheel on WheelieNames.com is free to use in the browser. Optional paid products (Claude Code skill packs sold via Gumroad) are separate and do not affect free access to the wheel.
What is the WheelieNames App Store?
The WheelieNames App Store is a catalog of one-time-purchase Claude Code skill packs for workflows such as SEO, content, coding, and B2B growth. It replaces recurring SaaS spend for users who work in Claude Code, Cursor, or compatible terminals. It is independent from the free wheel product.
How does WheelieNames protect my privacy?
Names and wheel settings are stored locally in your browser by default. We do not require registration for the free tool, and we design the experience so your lists and spins stay on your device. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
How does WheelieNames keep spins fair?
The application uses cryptographically secure randomness (via the Web Crypto API) so each entry has an equal chance of selection, which is important for classrooms, raffles, and giveaways. Technical context is also covered in our security-focused blog articles.
Where can I read guides from the WheelieNames team?
Our blog publishes step-by-step guides on fair giveaways, classroom use, and related topics. Articles list İsmail Günaydın as author with links to the author profile for consistency across the site.
How can I contact WheelieNames?
Use the Contact page for questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries. We read messages from educators, organizers, and developers who rely on fair selection tools.
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