Secret Santa made simple

Organize Secret Santa in a few simple steps

Create your group, add the names and run the draw. Each person gets their own link showing who they are buying for.

Keep names, date and budget in one place
Choose which pairings should be avoided
Send each participant their own link

How it works

From names to the draw in a few steps

First, create the group and add the names. You can also save the date, budget and main rules in the group.

Then run the draw. Each person gets their own link showing who they are buying for. To learn more before you start, read about Secret Santa exclusions.

Basic steps

Create the group
Add participants
Save exclusions
Run the secret draw

See all your groups in the Wichtlify web app — **See all your groups**You can tell which groups still need setup and which ones have already been drawn.

Easy participation

Joining is as simple as opening a link

You organize the group. Everyone else opens their own link in the browser. You do not need their email addresses when adding them.

App users can also sign in with Apple, Google or email. If your group already uses chat, you can share Wichtlify links in WhatsApp.

Good for

Families
Friend groups
Teams
Clubs
Chat-based groups

Set exclusions before the draw in the Wichtlify web app — **Set exclusions before the draw**Choose which people should not draw each other before you start.

Private and practical

The result stays secret

Each person sees only who they are buying for. If that person added wishes, they also appear in the link.

Before the draw, you can choose who should not draw each other. This is useful for couples or people in the same household, as long as the group can still be drawn.

Wichtlify helps with

Avoiding self-matches
Using exclusions before the draw
Sharing personal links
Optional wish lists

Each result stays personal in the Wichtlify web app — **Each result stays personal**Everyone opens their own draw and sees only who they are buying for.

Organizer overview

You can see what is still missing

The dashboard shows what is ready and what still needs attention. That makes it easier to check the group before the draw.

Larger or returning groups can use extra Pro features, including reminders for missing wishes and tools for previous assignments or changes after the draw.

Helpful when

The group is larger
The round repeats each year
Wishes are still missing
Plans change late

See what needs attention next in the Wichtlify web app — **See what needs attention next**The admin dashboard shows the state of the group and any remaining tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Wichtlify do for a Secret Santa round?

Wichtlify helps you create the group, add participants, save exclusions, run a secret draw and share personal links with the people taking part.

Does every participant need to register?

No. The organizer needs an account to manage the group. Participants can use their personal link on the web; app users can also sign in with Apple, Google or email.

Can Wichtlify prevent someone from drawing themselves?

Yes. The draw prevents self-matches. Exclusions saved before the draw are also considered as long as Wichtlify can still create a valid assignment.

What does the group still decide itself?

Budget, gift style, shipping, handover, humor boundaries and replacement rules remain group decisions. Wichtlify supports organization, the secret draw, personal links, exclusions and optional wishes.

Can participants add wish lists?

Yes. Wishes are optional. They help the giver choose a better gift, but the Secret Santa round also works without wish lists.

When is Wichtlify Pro worth considering?

Pro is mainly useful for larger, recurring or changing groups, for example with Smart Draw, Repair, scheduled reminders, admin messages or more insight into group readiness.

Ready to start your Secret Santa?

Create the group, add the names and run the draw when everything looks right.

Create a Secret Santa group