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Poll type · the classic

One question. One tap. One winner.

A single-choice poll lets each voter pick exactly one option. Results fill in as live percentage bars on your dashboard, and the winner highlights itself — no spreadsheet math.

Vote: pick exactly one Results: live % bars Options: up to 10 · 20 on Pro Cost: free on every plan
Votes in real time ✓ Winner highlighted
Live results

Where should the team offsite be?

Pick one — results update as votes land.

Thai Garden
0%
La Trattoria
0%
Smokehouse
0%
Sushi Kan
0%
Votes54

How it feels

The winner, at a glance.

By the numbers

Fast to ask, faster to answer.

tap per voter
min
to create
options · 20 on Pro
Free
on every plan

Real questions people send

Borrow one today.

Which logo wins?
Branding
Logo A
61%
Logo B
39%
Decided in a day
Where's Friday's team lunch?
Team
Ramen bar
52%
Taco truck
31%
Salad place
17%
23 votes · booked by noon
What's the all-hands topic?
Company
Roadmap
47%
Hiring plan
35%
New office
18%
Agenda set by vote

Anatomy

One tap for them. The full picture for you.

The voter's side

A question card, one tap

Your question renders right in the email. They tap an option, see confirmation — no accounts, no links to chase.

La Trattoria
Thai Garden
Smokehouse
Your side

Live bars, winner, alerts

Every vote lands as a live percentage bar on your dashboard — with an email alert the moment someone votes.

Thai Garden
48%
La Trattoria
30%
Smokehouse
16%
★ Thai Garden takes it ✉ Dana just voted

How to

Make one in two minutes.

1

Open Gmail compose

Install the free add-on once, then start any email. The polls panel opens on the right.

2

Pick Single choice

One question, one answer per voter. Set it as your default type in dashboard Settings if it's your go-to.

3

Add question + options

2–10 options (20 on Pro). Pro tip: 3–5 options gets the best response rates.

4

Send — that's it

Votes collect as live bars on your dashboard. Get an email alert the moment someone votes.

Perfect for

Use single choice when…

🎯 There's exactly one decision to make ⚖️ You need a clear winner, not a spread ⚡ You want the lowest-effort vote for people

More than one answer can be true? Use multiple choice instead.

Pro tips

Small choices, more votes.

Tip 1

Three to five options

Response rates peak there. Past seven options, people skim and your bars flatten out.

Tip 2

Name options like decisions

"Thai Garden" beats "Option B" — concrete options read as real choices, not homework.

Tip 3

Set a deadline

It closes the loop for stragglers. Results stay live on your dashboard either way.

FAQ

Common questions

When should I use single choice?

Any "pick one" decision: lunch spots, meeting topics, logo A vs logo B, event themes. If people might legitimately want several answers, use multiple choice instead.

How many options can I add?

Up to 10 on Free and Standard, up to 20 on Pro. Three to five options gets the best response rates.

Do voters see the results?

That's your call — leave results visible after voting, or turn on hide-results and share the outcome when you're ready. Included on every plan.

Can voters change their vote?

Each person votes once and the vote is final — that's what keeps totals honest. Need more than one answer per person? Use multiple choice.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes — the vote page is mobile-first with thumb-sized tap targets, and the in-email buttons open straight into it.

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