To run an anonymous team feedback poll inside Gmail, install the Polls for Gmail add-on, write one focused question with 3-5 distinct options, and send it inline. Voters see only their own pick; you see aggregate counts. No names, no attribution, no survey software.
Step-by-step
One focused question per poll. Vague questions get vague signal.
Cover the realistic answer space without overlap. Merge similar options.
Open Gmail compose, click the Polls icon, drop in the question and options.
Say so explicitly. People only vote honestly when they know you can't see their pick.
Close the poll. Post the count to the team. Closing the loop builds trust for next time.
Example
Subject: Quick anonymous pulse — what's slowing you down?
Hi team —
One question, anonymous, 30 seconds. I see only the count, not who picked what. Helps me know where to put my time this sprint.
I'll share the results back Friday.
— You
FAQ
Yes. Polls for Gmail records the option chosen and a one-time anonymous fingerprint to prevent double-voting. No names, email addresses, or identifying information are stored alongside votes. You see only counts per option.
On very small teams (3-4 people), some social inference is unavoidable — that's true of any anonymous tool. Polls work best for teams of 6+, or when you're polling a wider audience where individual votes can't be inferred.
Yes — create one poll per cycle (weekly, monthly). Each poll's results are independent, so you can compare trend lines manually. Pro users export to CSV to track over time.
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Install free in two clicks. Three polls included; $25/year for unlimited.