Guide · Getting started
How to make a poll on Discord
From a yes/no question in one line to a poll with 25 choices, rules and a schedule. Here's how to set up your first poll and which way fits which question.
Your first poll in four steps
- 1
Add Polls to your server
Click Add to Discord, pick your server and confirm. Polls needs to see and write in the channel where it posts.
- 2
Type /poll
A form opens: enter the question, one choice per line, an optional description and how long the poll runs, e.g.
3dor12h. - 3
Check the setup
Polls shows a setup panel with the poll's options: max choices, anonymous voting, vote changes, channel. Change what you need.
- 4
Post it
Press Post poll. Members vote with the buttons, the message updates with every vote and closes automatically at the end.
███████░░░░░░░ 49.5% · 48 votes████░░░░░░░░░░ 32% · 31 votes███░░░░░░░░░░░ 18.6% · 18 votesTry it: vote, change your mind, check your vote.
Which command for which poll
| You want… | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A quick yes/no | /quick | /quick question: Movie night on Friday? |
| A few answers in one line | /simple | Up to 17 answers, duration, channel and an allowed role as options |
| Full control | /poll or the dashboard | Requirements, weights, schedule, closing rules, live preview |
| A poll from an existing message | Right-click → Apps → Create/Edit Poll | First line = question, other lines = choices |
Make choices stand out with emojis
Start a choice with an emoji, like 🍕 Pizza, and it becomes the choice's vote button. In the dashboard, pick it with the emoji picker, including your server's own emojis. Without an emoji, choices get number buttons 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣.
Options worth knowing
- Max choices: let members pick more than one answer.
- Vote changes: allow or forbid changing a vote once it's cast.
- Hide results: show the numbers only after the poll closes.
- Anonymous: nobody can see who voted for what. Guide
- Close after X voters: end the poll as soon as enough people voted.
Lost track of your polls? /list polls shows running, closed or your own polls with links, and the dashboard has all of them with results and voters.
Questions & answers
Can I make a poll on Discord without a bot?
Yes, Discord has built-in polls in the message bar. They're limited to 10 answers and have no voting rules. For more, see Discord polls vs. Polls.
How long can a poll run?
From one minute to one year. Without an end time, it runs until you close it.
How do I end a poll early?
Right-click the poll message and choose Apps → Close Poll, or close it in the dashboard. Closed polls can be opened again.
Can I edit a poll after posting?
Yes. Right-click it and choose Apps → Create/Edit Poll, or open it in the dashboard.
Try it in your server
Polls is free. Add it in one click and post your first poll in under a minute.