---
title: "Random Order Controller"
description: "Configure the JMeter Random Order Controller logic controllers: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/components/random-order-controller/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# Random Order Controller

*Part of the **Logic Controllers** category. Also documented in context in the [full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/#random-order-controller).*

![Random Order Controller](/images/screenshots/randomordercontroller.png)

The Random Order Controller is much like a Simple Controller in that it will execute each child
element at most once, but the order of execution of the nodes will be random.

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | No | Descriptive name for this controller that is shown in the tree. |

## Related

- [Logic Controllers & Flow Control](/topics/logic-controllers-flow-control/)
- [Full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)
- [Functions and Variables](/user-manual/functions/)