See the total effort per person so everyone can check it is fair, shuffle for a different plan, set a start date and print a chart for the fridge.
How the fair rotation works
Each chore has an effort score from 1 (a quick, easy job) to 5 (the job everyone avoids). Every week, FairChores assigns the heaviest chores first. Each goes to the person carrying the least effort so far that week; if two people are level, it goes to whoever has the lower running total across all weeks, and then to whoever did that particular chore longest ago. The result is a plan where weekly loads are close and the worst jobs travel around the household.
Below the chart you can see each person’s total effort and the difference between the busiest and least busy person. A difference of zero or one point means the plan is about as fair as the chore list allows. Press Shuffle for an alternative that is equally balanced.
Tips for a chore chart that sticks
Agree on effort scores together before you print, so the plan feels fair to everyone. Keep chore names specific, like “wipe kitchen counters” rather than “kitchen”. Put the chart somewhere visible and review it once a month; add or remove chores and the rotation rebalances automatically.
Private by design
FairChores has no server-side processing. Names and chores stay in this browser in local storage on this device only. Clear site data at any time to remove them.
Frequently asked questions
How does it decide who does what?
Heavier chores are assigned first to whoever has the least work that week, with ties going to whoever has done the least so far and has not had that chore recently.
Do I need an account?
No. FairChores runs in your browser and saves your list on this device.
Can I print it?
Yes. Print chart gives a clean table with names and dates, ready for the fridge.
Is FairChores free?
Yes. Making, printing and exporting chore charts is free with no sign-up.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and your list is saved on the device.