Google Workspace Add-on

Polls that live inside Gmail

Polls for Gmail is a Google Workspace add-on that lets you create polls inside Gmail and embed them in any email. Recipients vote in one click directly from their inbox — no account, no app, no link to follow. Free for 3 polls, $25/year for unlimited.

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See the full flow

From one email to a live dashboard

Recipients vote with one click — which opens a quick confirmation page. You watch results stream into your dashboard. Close polls when you have the answer.

1 Recipient's inbox
mail.google.com
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Alex Park to me · just now
Quick poll: meeting headaches?

Hey team — vote whichever resonates.

Click any option. In a real email, this opens a new tab.

2 Vote page
pollsforgmail.com/vote
What's our biggest meeting headache?

Pick an option in Frame 1 to see the confirmation page here.

A simple confirmation page. No login, no app to install.

3 Your dashboard
pollsforgmail.com/dashboard
Meeting headaches?
Created today · 110 votes
Active

See every poll, every vote, live. Close when you have your answer.

How it works

Three steps from compose to results

No new app to learn. No links to copy. No friction for voters.

01

Open the add-on

Click the Polls for Gmail icon in the Gmail compose sidebar.

02

Create your poll

Type your question and up to 6 options, then click insert.

03

Collect votes

Recipients vote in one click — no sign-in needed. Watch results land live in your dashboard.

For poll owners

You're in control

Every poll you create lives in your dashboard. Track them all, close them on your schedule, and decide who gets to see results.

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Full poll history

Every poll you've sent, with its question, options, vote count, and timestamp — all searchable from your dashboard. Reopen any poll to see who voted what (in aggregate).

Coming soon

Auto-close at deadline

Set a deadline when you create a poll. Voting closes automatically when time's up. No more reminders to your future self to wrap things up manually.

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Coming soon

Hide results until close

Choose whether voters see live percentages after voting, or just a thank-you. Keeps polls neutral when you're after honest signal — no bandwagon effect.

Explore

See how teams use Polls for Gmail

Five role-specific guides, three use-case playbooks, and head-to-head comparisons against the tools you already know.

For your role

Built for your team

Tailored guides for real estate agents, sales, coaches, marketing, and education.

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5 guides · real estate, sales, coaches, marketing, education
Use cases

Common playbooks

Meeting times, anonymous feedback, event RSVPs — pre-built poll patterns with examples.

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3 playbooks · time selection, feedback, RSVP
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Honest head-to-heads against Google Forms, Doodle, and Strawpoll.

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3 comparisons · vs Forms, Doodle, Strawpoll

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you might want to know before installing.

What is Polls for Gmail?

Polls for Gmail is a Google Workspace add-on that lets you create polls inside Gmail and embed them in any email. Recipients vote in one click directly from their inbox — no account, no app, no link to follow.

How does Polls for Gmail work?

Install the add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace. A poll icon appears in Gmail's compose sidebar. Click it, type your question and up to 6 options, then insert the poll into your email. Recipients see vote buttons inside the email and click to vote — their selection lands in your live results dashboard.

Do recipients need to sign up to vote?

No. Recipients vote directly from the email in their inbox with a single click. No account, no install, no friction. It works for anyone you can email, in any email client (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.).

Is Polls for Gmail free?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 polls with no restrictions on voters. The Pro plan is $25 per year and removes all limits, adds CSV export, and includes priority support.

How much does Polls for Gmail Pro cost?

Pro is $25 per year — billed once annually, cancel anytime. It includes unlimited polls, up to 6 options per poll, unlimited voters, CSV export, and priority email support.

Can I see results in real time?

Yes. As recipients vote, results update live in your Polls for Gmail dashboard. You can close a poll at any time to lock in the final results.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you outgrow it.

Free
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Perfect for trying it out.
  • 3 polls
  • Up to 6 options
  • Unlimited voters
  • Results dashboard
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