Group Generator

About this Tool

Create random groups instantly with our free online group generator. Automatically divide participants into balanced teams for classrooms, workshops, team-building activities, sports events, or project assignments. Simply enter your list of names or items, specify how many groups you need or the desired group size, and generate randomized groups in seconds. Perfect for teachers creating study groups, event organizers forming teams, managers assigning project groups, or anyone needing fair, unbiased team divisions. Our group generator eliminates bias and saves time by randomly distributing members into evenly-sized groups. Whether you have 10 people or 100, our tool handles any list size and ensures everyone is assigned fairly. No more manual counting or accusations of favoritism—let randomness create perfectly balanced teams every time.

How to use this Group Generator

1. Enter participants: Type or paste names, one per line. You can also enter email addresses, student IDs, employee names, or any text items you want to group.
2. Choose grouping method: Select either: Number of groups: Specify how many groups you want (e.g., 4 groups) Group size: Specify how many people per group (e.g., 5 people per group)
3. Set your preference:Enter the number of groups or members per group based on your needs. The tool will calculate the distribution automatically.
4. Configure options: Adjust sorting, group size, or any balancing options available.
5. Generate groups: Click "Generate Groups" to randomly assign participants into balanced groups. The algorithm ensures fair distribution.
6. Adjust if needed: If you have leftover members due to uneven numbers, decide whether to distribute them across groups or create a smaller final group.
7. Export: Use "Copy All Groups" or "Download as Text" to save results for distribution.

Best Practices & Tips

For Educators & Teachers:

• Mix up groups regularly to encourage new collaborations and prevent cliques
• Consider skill levels—use this for random grouping, but manually adjust if you need balanced abilities
• Use groups for: study teams, lab partners, project groups, discussion circles, peer review pairs
• For sensitive contexts, anonymize participant names before sharing results publicly.



For Workplace & Team Building:

• Randomize teams for brainstorming sessions to spark fresh perspectives
• Create cross-departmental groups to break down silos
• Use for: project teams, training breakouts, workshop activities, social committees, mentorship pairings



For Events & Activities:

• Generate tournament brackets or competition teams
• Create icebreaker groups at conferences or networking events
• Divide attendees for workshop rotations
• Assign seating arrangements for dinners or meetings