---
title: '|random'
description: outputs a random item from a sequence.
date: '2026-08-02'
categories:
  - Filter
  - Data Structure
canonical: https://coolify.djangotemplatetagsandfilters.com/filters/random/
doc_link: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/ref/templates/builtins/#random
---

# |random

outputs a random item from a sequence.

## Documentation

Outputs a random item from a sequence. Like Python’s `random.choice(value)`.

### Variable

```django
roshambo = ['Rock', 'Paper', 'Scissors']
```

### Template

```django
{{ roshambo|random }}
```

### Possible Result

```django
Scissors
```