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Free Secret Santa Generator & Organizer

The modern platform to create magical gift exchanges without the chaos. Smart matching, wishlists, and group management—all in one place.

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How It Works

Create your perfect Secret Santa exchange in three simple steps

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Create & Invite

Set up your group in 30 seconds. Send invite links via email, text, or share directly. No complex forms or confusing steps.

  • Unlimited invite links
  • Works with any email
02

Smart Matching

Our algorithm prevents awkward pairings. Ban couples, siblings, or anyone. Respects your custom restrictions.

  • Prevent couple matches
  • Historical memory
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Exchange Gifts

Anonymous wishlists, messaging, and tracking until the big reveal. Make gifting stress-free and magical.

  • Anonymous chat
  • Gift tracking

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Everything You Need for Perfect Exchanges

Powerful features designed to make your Secret Santa exchange smooth and fun

Smart Matching
Advanced algorithm prevents couples from matching and remembers historical pairings
  • Ban specific pairs (couples, siblings)
  • Optional preference lists
  • Prevent repeat matches year-over-year
Interactive Wishlists
Share gift ideas with links, prices, and notes to help your Secret Santa
  • Add items with links & images
  • Price and notes for each item
  • Mark items as purchased
Anonymous Messaging
Santas can ask questions anonymously before the big reveal
  • Ask about sizes & preferences
  • Stay anonymous until reveal
  • Real-time notifications
Multiple Groups
Join separate exchanges for family, friends, and personal social groups
  • 3 groups on free plan
  • Unlimited with premium
  • Easy invite links
Privacy Controls
Owner can break the seal if needed, with full transparency
  • Matches hidden by default
  • Public notification if revealed
  • Full audit trail
Gift Tracking
Track when gifts are shipped and received
  • Mark gift as shipped
  • Confirm receipt
  • Rate your Santa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Secret Santa

Get answers to the most common questions about organizing and running Secret Santa exchanges

Secret Santa is a gift exchange game where participants draw names randomly to become someone's 'Secret Santa.' You buy a gift for your assigned person without revealing your identity. On reveal day, everyone exchanges gifts and discovers who their Secret Santa was. SneekySanta makes this process easy with automated matching, wishlist sharing, and anonymous messaging.

Basic Secret Santa rules:

  1. Set a budget limit (e.g., $20-50)
  2. Draw names randomly (use SneekySanta for fair matching)
  3. Keep your assigned person secret
  4. Buy a thoughtful gift within budget
  5. Don't reveal who you're buying for
  6. Exchange gifts on the chosen date
  7. Reveal identities during the exchange

Additional rules can include wishlist sharing, homemade gifts only, or themed gifts.

Yes! Secret Santa works perfectly with odd numbers. Each person is matched with exactly one other person to buy for, regardless of whether you have 5, 7, 9, or any odd number of participants. SneekySanta's algorithm ensures everyone gets matched fairly, even with groups of 3, 5, 7, 9, or more people.

Organizing Secret Santa online is easy with SneekySanta:

  1. Create a free group on sneekysanta.com
  2. Invite participants via email
  3. Set your budget and exchange date
  4. Let SneekySanta automatically draw names
  5. Share wishlists and preferences
  6. Use anonymous messaging to ask questions
  7. Ship gifts or coordinate in-person exchange

Perfect for distant families, friend groups, and virtual celebrations.

SneekySanta is the #1 rated free Secret Santa generator with features like automatic name drawing, wishlist management, anonymous messaging, preference forms, and mobile-friendly design. Unlike basic generators, SneekySanta handles exclusions (don't match couples), historical tracking (prevent repeat matches), and group management all in one place. Best of all, it's completely free for up to 3 groups.
Typical Secret Santa budgets range from $10-50 depending on the group. Work colleagues usually set $15-25, close friends $20-40, and family groups $25-50. The most important rule is that everyone spends the same amount. Set your budget when creating your SneekySanta group, and all participants will see the spending limit to ensure fair exchanges. For more Secret Santa etiquette tips, check expert guides.
Yes, Secret Santa works with 3 people! With 3 participants, you'll form a triangle where Person A buys for B, B buys for C, and C buys for A. While it's more fun with larger groups, a 3-person Secret Santa is perfectly valid and SneekySanta handles the matching automatically.
Absolutely! Secret Santa works great with 5 people. Each person buys one gift and receives one gift. With 5 participants, you have a good variety of matches and it's large enough to keep identities secret. SneekySanta's algorithm ensures fair, random matching for your 5-person group.
Yes! 7 people is an ideal size for Secret Santa - large enough for variety and surprise, but small enough to know everyone's preferences. Each person buys for one other person. SneekySanta handles all the logistics, name drawing, and wishlist sharing for your 7-person exchange.
A Secret Santa gift exchange is a holiday tradition where group members anonymously exchange gifts. Instead of everyone buying for everyone, each person is randomly assigned one recipient. This makes gift-giving affordable and fun for large groups. Participants keep their assigned person secret until reveal day, adding an element of mystery and excitement.
Secret Santa is traditionally played during the Christmas season, typically in December. Most groups exchange gifts 1-2 weeks before Christmas (December 10-23) or at holiday parties. However, Secret Santa can be organized anytime - some groups do it for birthdays, personal celebrations, or even Halloween. Set your exchange date when creating your SneekySanta group.

Virtual Secret Santa is easy:

  1. Use SneekySanta to organize online
  2. Draw names digitally
  3. Share addresses securely through the platform
  4. Ship gifts directly to recipients
  5. Use anonymous messaging for questions
  6. Schedule a video call for the reveal
  7. Open gifts together on Zoom

Perfect for long-distance families, friend groups, and international friends.

Secret Santa:

  • Everyone buys a specific gift for their assigned person
  • Gifts are personal and thoughtful
  • Focuses on giving

White Elephant:

  • Everyone brings a generic gift
  • Takes turns picking/stealing gifts from a pile
  • Gifts are often funny or practical
  • Focuses on game strategy

Both are fun - choose based on your group's preference!

  1. Create a group on SneekySanta.com
  2. Set your budget and exchange date
  3. Invite participants via email
  4. Have everyone fill out their wishlist
  5. Draw names (automatic)
  6. Buy your assigned person a gift
  7. Use anonymous messaging if you have questions
  8. Exchange gifts on the chosen date
  9. Reveal who everyone's Secret Santa was

That's it!

Popular Secret Santa gifts (see more gift ideas here):

  • Cozy items (blankets, slippers, candles)
  • Tech accessories (phone chargers, wireless earbuds)
  • Food & drink (gourmet coffee, specialty snacks, wine)
  • Personal care (bath sets, skincare)
  • Desk accessories (plants, organizers)
  • Books or games
  • Gift cards to favorite stores
  • Hobby-related items

Check your recipient's SneekySanta wishlist for specific preferences!

Yes! SneekySanta is completely free for personal use with up to 3 groups and up to 6 members per group. Create groups, draw names, share wishlists, and use anonymous messaging at no cost. Premium plans are available for users who need unlimited groups and members or advanced features, but most people use the free plan.
Yes, odd numbers work perfectly for Secret Santa! Whether you have 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, or any odd number of participants, everyone will be matched fairly. SneekySanta's algorithm ensures each person has exactly one person to buy for and will receive one gift, regardless of group size.
Secret Santa is a gift exchange game popular during Christmas. Here's how: Participants' names are randomly drawn so each person is assigned someone to buy for. The assignment is kept secret. Everyone buys a gift for their assigned person within an agreed budget. On exchange day, gifts are given anonymously. Finally, identities are revealed and everyone discovers who their Secret Santa was. SneekySanta automates the entire process!
With odd numbers, Secret Santa creates a chain: Person A→B, B→C, C→D, D→E, E→A (example with 5 people). Everyone gives one gift and receives one gift. The matching works exactly the same as with even numbers - SneekySanta's algorithm handles it automatically, ensuring fair matches regardless of whether you have 3, 5, 7, or more participants.

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