How to split chores fairly with a random chore picker

Short answer: List every chore, share one link, and have each person spin for a random chore. Random assignment ends "why do I always get the bathroom?" arguments because nobody, including the parent or the roommate who made the list, chose who gets what. DrawDibs is a free online chore wheel that works on any phone with no accounts, and each chore can only be drawn once.

Why random chore assignment works

• It's visibly fair. Everyone watches the wheel land, and nobody can claim the list maker rigged it.
• It rotates naturally. A new draw each week means the worst job moves around.
• It's quick. One link in the family or house group chat replaces a whiteboard rota that nobody updates.

How to split chores fairly with a chore wheel

1. List the chores. Be specific ("Clean the bathroom sink and mirror", not "bathroom"). Keep jobs roughly equal in effort, or split big ones in two.
2. Match the count to your household. Each person draws one chore per list. If you have more chores than people, bundle small jobs into one item ("Kitchen: counters and dishwasher") or run a second list for round two.
3. Create the list on DrawDibs and paste the chores one per line (up to 100).
4. Share the link in your group chat, or show the QR code on the fridge or a screen.
5. Everyone draws. Each person opens the link, taps Draw my dibs, and gets a random chore nobody else has. They add their name and send the reply link back to the list maker.
6. Check the list page. The list maker sees which chores are claimed and which are still open. Names appear once they open each reply link.
7. Repeat next week. Start a fresh list (or reuse the same text) so everyone gets a new draw.

Tip: Start from the Weekly Chore Wheel, Roommate Cleaning Rotation or Kids' Chore Picks instead of typing your own.

Ideas for chore lists

For roommates: kitchen deep clean, bathroom, vacuum the common room, trash and recycling all week, restock toilet paper and soap, fridge cleanout.

For kids: feed the pet, set or clear the table, make your bed, put away toys, fold towels, sort socks, water the plants.

For a family weekend reset: laundry, change sheets, mop floors, dust shelves, wipe kitchen counters, sweep the entry.

Make it fun for kids

• Let them pick the spinner. Turn on Guests can change the picker style so kids can choose the wheel, slot reel, card shuffle or instant result.
• Do it together. Spin on one tablet or laptop and take turns.
• Let older kids trade. If two kids want to swap after the draw, that's their deal to make.

FAQ

Is there a free chore wheel app?

DrawDibs works as a free chore wheel in any browser. There's nothing to install and no signup.

Can someone draw more than one chore?

Each person who opens the link gets one draw, and the page remembers their result on that device. To hand out several chores per person, bundle chores into bigger items or run one list per round.

Can I add or remove chores after sharing?

Yes. You can remove a chore nobody has drawn, or add new ones. Added chores go out in an updated link, so share it again.

Can the list maker get a chore too?

Yes. Choose Spin for me too when creating the list, or I'll choose mine to pick one.

Does anyone see our household's information?

The chore list and names travel inside the link and stay on your devices. DrawDibs' server only stores a random code and which item numbers are taken, and lists are deleted after about four months.

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