Secret SantaSecret Santa generator with exclusions and wish lists
Use this page for a gift exchange with family, friends or a team. You write the names. The page makes a fair draw. Each person opens a private link and sees who they give a gift to.
How to make a draw
- Write a title, for example Smith family 2026.
- Write the names. You can paste a list with one name on each line.
- Add a pair for each couple or for two people who must not draw each other.
- Add a budget and a date if you want.
- Press Draw names.
- Save the organizer link. Send each person their own link, or press Copy all links.
What the page does for you
- Nobody draws themselves. Everyone gives one gift and gets one.
- Pairs never draw each other. The page tells you at once if your pairs make the draw impossible.
- Each person writes a wish list. The person who draws them can read it.
- The organizer page shows who opened their link. It never shows who drew whom.
- You can redraw while nobody has opened a link.
Need ideas? Read the rules and gift ideas.
Questions
How does a Secret Santa draw work?
Each person gives one gift to one other person. Nobody knows who gives to them. You enter the names. The page makes the draw. Each person gets a private link that shows only their own match.
Can a person draw themselves?
No. Nobody draws their own name. Everyone gives one gift and gets one gift.
How do I stop two people from drawing each other?
Use Add a pair. Choose the two people. They will not draw each other. This is good for couples. A pair works in both directions.
How many people can I add?
You can add 3 to 50 people. The page tells you at once when your pairs make a draw impossible.
Do the people need an account or an email?
No. You get one link for each person. You send each link yourself, for example in a chat message.
Can I see who draws whom?
The organizer page does not show it. It shows only if each person has opened their link. The organizer has every link, so an organizer who takes part could open another link by mistake. The page shows when a link was opened. Read how it works.
Can people write a wish list?
Yes. Each person can write a wish list on their page. The person who draws them can read it.
How long do you keep my data?
The data is deleted 60 days after the exchange date. You can also delete the draw at any time. Read the privacy page.