A free Secret Santa generator - no paper, no hassle, no drawing your own name
Get your gift exchange organized in minutes, not hours
Paste your list or type names one at a time, then set any restrictions (like couples who can't draw each other).
Each person gets their own special link to draw a name - no passing phones around!
Everyone clicks their link and draws from the virtual hat. No more paper slips!
After drawing, add gift ideas with photos - or share a product straight from a shopping app.
Everything a gift exchange organizer needs, without the holiday stress
Send everyone their own link by email at no cost, and resend it later without typing the address again. Text message and WhatsApp are an optional upgrade
Jump right in - no emails, passwords, or personal information needed. Sign in later and every group and wishlist you are part of lives in one place
Set rules like "couples can't draw each other" and our algorithm handles the rest automatically
Everyone gets their own unique link - no more passing phones around the room. Lost one? We will email it right back
After drawing, participants can add gift ideas with photos - or share a product straight from a shopping app into their list
Add Secret Santa Hat to your home screen. Your drawn name and their wishlist stay readable with no signal, and edits sync when you are back
While we're called "Secret Santa Hat," our app works perfectly for:
Everything you need to run a gift exchange is free. Always.
No account, no card, no catch
We make money when a group chooses an upgrade - never when you buy a gift. That means we have no reason to steer you anywhere.
Read the Privacy Policy for the full details.
Everything you need to know about Secret Santa Hat
Yes! Unlimited groups and participants, conflict rules, personal draw links, wishlists with photos, and email invites are all free forever. The optional paid upgrade adds text message and WhatsApp sending, a custom web address for your group, and your own group logo.
Nope! No email address, account, or personal information required. Just create your group and start drawing names immediately. An account is free if you want one, and keeps every group and wishlist you are part of in one place.
Yes, and it costs nothing. Add an address for anyone in your group and send them their personal link by email - no upgrade needed. Once an address is on file, a resend needs nothing typed again. Text message and WhatsApp are available as a paid upgrade.
Nothing is lost. Use the "Email me my link" option and we will send your personal link back to you. Organizers also get a recovery link when the group is created, which restores admin access on any device.
Conflicts let you set rules like "married couples can't draw each other" or "kids can't draw adults." Our smart algorithm ensures everyone gets a valid match while respecting all your rules.
That's impossible! Our algorithm automatically prevents anyone from drawing themselves. If there's no valid solution with your current conflicts, we'll let you know so you can adjust the rules.
Absolutely! While we're called "Secret Santa Hat," our app works perfectly for White Elephant exchanges, office gift swaps, group projects, team building, or any time you need to randomly pair people.
Each participant gets their own special link that only works for them. When they click it, they'll draw a name from the virtual hat. No more passing phones around or dealing with paper!
After drawing a name, participants can add a wishlist with gift ideas, size information, or preferences, and attach a photo to any item. You can also share a product page from a shopping app straight into your list. The person who drew them sees these hints to choose the perfect gift.
Yes. Install Secret Santa Hat to your home screen and the name you drew, plus their wishlist, stay readable offline. A wishlist edit made with no connection is saved on your device and synced as soon as you are back online.
Yes! We take privacy seriously. We only collect the minimum information needed to make the app work (group names, participant names). We are not an affiliate storefront - there are no sponsored gift suggestions, and we don't sell data or send spam. Check our Privacy Policy for full details.
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