A random yes or no generator for quick decisions
Can’t decide? Type a question — or don’t — and press the button. The yes or no generator picks an answer at random with a short “thinking” pause and a colourful reveal: green for yes, red for no, and amber for maybe if you switch that option on. It is a coin flip dressed up for questions, and it is great for party games, picking what to watch, settling tiny arguments and the “should I?” moments that really don’t matter much.
Let’s be honest about what this is: every answer is pure chance from your browser’s secure random generator. It does not read your question, has no opinion and knows nothing about your situation. For decisions that matter, use it only as a tie-breaker between options you would already be happy with — or notice how you feel when the answer appears, which often tells you what you really wanted.
How to use the Yes or No
- Type your question in the box, for example “Should I order pizza tonight?”. You can leave it empty if you just want an answer.
- Choose Yes / No for a straight 50/50, or Yes / No / Maybe for three equally likely answers.
- Press Get an answer or hit Enter. The orb pulses for a moment, then reveals the answer.
- Ask again as often as you like. Each question and answer is added to the history with a running count of yes, no and maybe.
- Use the sound button for a small chime on each answer, and Clear to wipe the history.
Yes or No features
Honestly random
Answers come from crypto.getRandomValues with rejection sampling: exactly 50% yes and 50% no, or one third each with Maybe on.
Optional Maybe
Switch to three answers when “it depends” should be allowed.
Satisfying reveal
A short thinking pulse, then the orb pops with the answer and the whole panel changes colour. Reduced-motion settings skip straight to the answer.
Question history
The last 20 questions and answers stay on your device, with running totals of every yes, no and maybe until you clear them.
Works anywhere
Phone, tablet or desktop; no account, no app, nothing uploaded.
How the answer is chosen
When you press the button, the tool asks your browser’s cryptographically secure random generator for a number and maps it to one of the possible answers. With two answers it uses one unbiased random bit; with three it uses rejection sampling so that “yes”, “no” and “maybe” each have exactly a one-in-three chance rather than the slightly uneven split a naive modulo would give. The answer is fixed before the thinking animation starts — the pause is just for fun.
Because every answer is independent, streaks happen: three “no”s in a row occur one time in eight. Asking the same question again does not make the generator more or less likely to agree with you.
Good and bad uses for a random answer
| Good uses | Bad uses |
|---|---|
| Choosing between two films you both like | Medical, legal, money or safety decisions |
| Party games and icebreakers | Anything where one answer would harm someone |
| Breaking a stalemate about dinner | Replacing a conversation you need to have |
| Deciding who goes first | Exams, bets or anything with real stakes |
Other ways to decide at random
- More than two options? Put them all on the Spin the Wheel.
- Prefer a physical feel? Flip a coin for heads or tails, with best-of-3 and best-of-5 modes.
- Need a number rather than a word? Use the Random Number Generator or roll a d20 with the Dice Roller.
- Deciding with a friend? Play Rock Paper Scissors instead.
Yes or No FAQ
Is the yes or no generator really random?
Yes. Each answer uses the browser’s cryptographically secure random generator, so yes and no are exactly equally likely and no previous answer affects the next one.
Does it understand my question?
No. The question is only stored in your history for your own reference. The generator does not read it, so the answer is never based on what you asked.
Can I add a Maybe answer?
Yes. Choose “Yes / No / Maybe” and each of the three answers has a one-in-three chance.
Why did I get the same answer several times in a row?
Streaks are normal in random sequences. Four identical answers in a row happen about one time in eight for a two-way question, and each new answer is still 50/50.
Is my question sent anywhere?
No. Questions and answers are stored only in your browser’s local storage so the history survives a reload, and you can clear it at any time.
Should I use this for important decisions?
No. It is a game of chance, not advice. For anything that affects your health, money, safety or relationships, talk to someone qualified and use this at most as a tie-breaker between options you are already comfortable with.