Frequently Asked Questions

How does TdsPicker pick a winner?

TdsPicker loads every eligible comment from your public Threads post, applies the filters you set, then shuffles the entries with a cryptographically secure Fisher–Yates algorithm. Each entry has the same chance of being drawn, and no one can influence the result, including us.

How does TdsPicker choose a winner?

TdsPicker gathers every eligible comment from your public Threads post, applies the filters you set, and then shuffles the entries using a cryptographically secure Fisher–Yates method. The shuffle is genuinely random, so every eligible entry has the same chance of being drawn. The outcome can't be influenced by you, by an entrant, or by us.

Is TdsPicker free to use?

You can try TdsPicker free. New users get 3 free trial draws so you can test the tool before paying. After that, a Creator plan is $5/month and a Growth plan is $50/year, both billed securely through Stripe.

Is TdsPicker free?

You can start for free. New users get 3 free trial draws to test the tool. After that, you can subscribe to the Creator plan at $5 per month or the Growth plan at $50 per year. Both are billed securely through Stripe, and the monthly plan can be cancelled whenever you like.

Do I need to log in to Threads to use it?

No. TdsPicker never asks for your Threads password or an OAuth login. You paste the public URL of the post you want to draw from, and the tool reads only the public comments on it.

Do I have to log in to Threads or share my password?

No. TdsPicker never asks for your Threads password and does not use an OAuth login to your account. You paste the public URL of your giveaway post, and the tool reads only the public comments on it.

Can I pick more than one winner and filter entries?

Yes. You can choose any number of winners, require comments to contain specific keywords or hashtags, include or exclude replies, and remove duplicate accounts so the same person can't win twice.

Can I pick more than one winner at a time?

Yes. You can set the number of winners you want and draw them all in a single run. This is useful when you are handing out several prizes or running tiered prizes in one giveaway.

Can I export the results to prove the draw was fair?

Yes. You can export your comment list and winner list as CSV, and the tool keeps a clean record of loaded comments, eligible entries and selected winners so you have proof for your audience.

Can I filter entries by keyword or hashtag?

Yes. You can require comments to include specific words or hashtags, such as "entered" or a campaign tag, so only people who followed your rules are counted. This keeps unrelated comments out of the draw.

Can I include or exclude replies, and remove duplicate accounts?

Yes. You can choose whether reply comments count as entries, and you can remove duplicates so a single account is only entered once. That stops the same person from getting extra chances by commenting repeatedly.

What file formats can I export results in?

You can export your scraped comments and your winner list as a CSV file. The tool also keeps a clear record of loaded comments, eligible entries, and selected winners, which gives you proof that the draw was run fairly.

Is my draw actually fair, or can the result be changed?

The draw is fair by design, and the result cannot be edited or re-rolled on request. Once the entries are loaded and the random shuffle runs, the outcome stands. That is exactly what lets you show your audience the winner was chosen at random.

What does TdsPicker cost and how do I pay?

The Creator plan is $5 per month for occasional giveaways, and the Growth plan is $50 per year for creators and brands running draws regularly. The yearly plan costs less over twelve months. Payment is handled by Stripe, and you can compare both plans at https://tdspicker.com/pricing.

I still have a question. How do I get help?

Email us at [email protected], and we will help as quickly as we can. For fast questions, you can also message us on WhatsApp at +44 7988 748570 or reach us through our Facebook page. Include your post URL and settings if your question is about a specific draw, and we will look into it.