How to Create a Free Poll in 3 Steps
Write your question and options
Go to untoldopinion.com/create. Type your poll question — keep it under 15 words for maximum engagement. Add 2–5 answer options. Make sure options are mutually exclusive and cover all likely answers. Add an "Other" option if needed.
Set visibility and publish
Choose Public (discoverable by the Untold Opinion community — great for organic reach) or Private (accessible only via direct link). Click Create Poll. Your poll is live instantly — no approval process, no waiting.
Share and watch live results
Copy your poll link and share it anywhere — social media, email, Slack, WhatsApp, or embed it on your website. Results update in real time as votes come in. You can watch the live percentage breakdown from your poll page.
What You Get — Completely Free
Unlimited polls
Create as many polls as you need. No monthly limits.
Unlimited responses
Collect as many votes as you get. No caps, ever.
Real-time live results
Watch votes come in as they happen, with live percentages.
Shareable link
Every poll gets a unique URL you can share anywhere.
Embed code
Embed your poll on any website with a simple iframe snippet.
Anonymous voting
Respondents can vote without creating an account.
Community discovery
Public polls are discoverable by the Untold Opinion community.
AI question generation
Use AI to generate optimised questions from a description.
Multiple question types
Multiple choice, rating, yes/no, ranking, and more.
Mobile-friendly
Polls work perfectly on any device, no app required.
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Tips for Creating Polls That Get More Votes
Keep your question under 15 words
Shorter questions get more votes. "Coffee or tea?" outperforms "Which hot beverage do you prefer to drink in the morning?"
Use 3–5 answer options
Too few options feels limiting. Too many causes decision paralysis. 3–5 is the sweet spot for maximum engagement.
Make it relatable or slightly controversial
Polls that tap into everyday opinions or mild debates drive the most votes. "Pineapple on pizza: yes or no?" beats "What is your favourite pizza topping?"
Share results publicly
People are more likely to vote when they can see live results. Enable public results to drive curiosity and participation.
Post at peak engagement times
Tuesday–Thursday, 9–11am or 12–2pm in your audience's timezone. Avoid Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.
Add context in your sharing message
Tell people why you're asking. "I'm researching X — vote and see what others think" gets more clicks than a bare link.
What drives poll response rates
Free Poll Creator Comparison: Why Untold Opinion Wins
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Beautiful design but only 10 responses per month on the free plan. Unusable for real polling without paying.
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Good for live presentations but limited free tier and no community discovery or AI features.
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