Secret Santa is supposed to be fun.

But in reality? It often turns into chaos.

• Random names drawn from a hat
• Budget confusion
• Duplicate gifts
• Awkward “I didn’t know what you liked” moments

Wishr’s Secret Santa feature fixes all of that.

Organise Everything in One Place

Instead of messy group chats and spreadsheets, Wishr lets you:

• Create a Secret Santa group
• Invite participants
• Set budgets and rules
• Automatically assign names
• Manage exclusions (no awkward partner pairings!)

The entire exchange becomes structured — without losing the fun.

No More Guesswork About What to Buy

Traditional Secret Santa has one major flaw:

You’re expected to buy something thoughtful… without knowing what the person actually wants.

That’s where things fall apart.

With Wishr, every participant can maintain a wishlist. When names are drawn, you instantly see curated ideas within the agreed budget.

It’s still a surprise — but it’s an informed one.

It Makes Workplace Secret Santa Less Awkward

Office Secret Santa can be tricky. You may not know your colleague’s hobbies, clothing size, or interests.

Wishr removes that uncertainty.

• No personal guessing
• No inappropriate gifts
• No last-minute panic buys

Just clear, thoughtful options.

Fair, Random, and Transparent

Drawing names manually can lead to:

• Accidental self-picks
• People seeing assignments early
• Confusion about who has who

Wishr handles the randomisation digitally and privately. Assignments are secure and only visible to the correct person.

Set Budgets That Everyone Sees

Budget creep ruins Secret Santa.

One person spends £10. Another spends £40. Someone feels awkward.

With Wishr, budgets are clearly defined and visible to all participants. That keeps the exchange fair and stress-free.

Handle Exclusions Easily

In family groups or couples’ exchanges, you may want exclusions — such as preventing partners from being paired together.

Wishr allows exclusions to be configured before the draw. No awkward redraws required.

Perfect for Friends, Families, and Teams

Wishr Secret Santa works for:

• Work offices
• School groups
• Friend circles
• Large families
• Online communities

Whether there are 4 participants or 40, everything stays organised.

It Keeps the Surprise — Without the Stress

Some people worry that using wishlists removes the magic.

In reality, it enhances it.

The surprise shifts from “Will I like it?” to “Which one did they choose?”

That’s a much better kind of surprise.

Secret Santa Is Growing — But It Needs Structure

Group gifting traditions continue to grow in workplaces and social circles. As remote teams and distributed families become more common, digital coordination becomes essential.

Wishr turns a traditional paper-based system into something modern and frictionless.

Conclusion

Secret Santa should feel exciting — not stressful.

With Wishr, you can:

• Organise exchanges digitally
• Automatically assign participants
• Set budgets and exclusions
• See real wishlist ideas
• Keep everything fair and fun

Ready to run a Secret Santa that actually works? Create your group on Wishr today and make your next gift exchange effortless.