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YouTube Playlist Randomizer
Paste a list of YouTube links or video IDs and pick a truly random one to watch, or shuffle the whole list. Free, no sign up.
A genuinely random pick, every time
YouTube’s own shuffle is not very random, and it only works inside a playlist you own. When you just have a handful of links, like a list of songs, workouts, talks, or study videos, there is no simple way to let chance pick one. This tool does exactly that: paste your links and get a genuinely random choice.
It runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, no account is needed, and your list is never stored.
Paste links or IDs, in any format
Drop in YouTube links one per line, separated by commas, or mixed together. Full watch links, short youtu.be links, Shorts URLs, and bare 11-character video IDs all work, and duplicates are removed automatically.
Click Pick a random video and one is chosen at random and starts playing right on the page. Pick again as many times as you like, or shuffle the list to get a fresh random order you can work through.
Music, workouts, study and decision-making
Let chance choose the next song from your favourites, the next workout from a saved set, or the next lecture from your study list. It is handy for giveaways and draws too, when you want to pick a random entry fairly.
Want the words from the video you land on? Open the main YouTube transcript tool to read, search, and copy its transcript.
How to pick a random YouTube video from a list
1. Paste your YouTube links
Add your links or video IDs in the box, one per line or separated by commas. Any YouTube link format works.
2. Click Pick a random video
One video is chosen at random from your list and starts playing on the page.
3. Pick again or shuffle
Press the button again for another random video, or shuffle the whole list into a new random order.
4. Play any video from the grid
All your videos appear as thumbnails below. Click any one to play it, with the random pick highlighted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a random video from a list of YouTube links?
Paste your links or video IDs into the box above and click Pick a random video. One is chosen at random and plays on the page.
What link formats can I paste?
Full youtube.com/watch links, short youtu.be links, Shorts URLs, and bare 11-character video IDs. You can mix formats and separate them by new lines or commas.
Is the pick actually random?
Yes. Each pick is a fresh random choice from your list, so every video has an equal chance, unlike YouTube’s own shuffle.
Do I need a YouTube playlist?
No. You just paste any list of links or IDs. It does not need to be an official YouTube playlist, and it works across different channels.
Is my list stored anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your list is never uploaded or saved.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign up and nothing to install.