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Group maker

Split a class or workshop into balanced random groups.

Runs in your browserFree — no signup

How to use Group maker

Group maker shuffles a participant list into balanced random groups — by number of groups or by people per group. Breakout sessions, pair work and table activities in seconds, with a copyable list to paste into your slides.

Step by step

  1. 1Paste the participant list.
  2. 2Pick how to split: number of groups or people per group.
  3. 3Press Make groups and copy the result.

What to expect

  • Large, high-contrast display that reads clearly from the back of a room.
  • No ads, no video player, no unexpected autoplay — unlike using a video site.
  • Keeps running accurately even if the tab is in the background.

Common use cases

  • Timeboxing group exercises in a workshop.
  • Exam, quiz and presentation timing.
  • Stand-ups, retrospectives and lightning talks.
  • Focus and break intervals while studying.

Privacy & data

Runs entirely in your browser. No account, no tracking of your session.

Frequently asked questions