How to Create a Poll in Slack

Wondering how to create a poll in Slack without overcomplicating things?

Slack doesn’t have a built-in “Poll” button, but you still have several easy and reliable ways to run polls, from quick emoji votes to full-featured polling apps.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through all practical ways to create a poll in Slack, step by step, with clear instructions and screenshot placeholders so you can follow along exactly.

Methods:

You can create a poll in Slack using:

1. Emoji reactions (fast & simple)
2. Slack polling apps (best for structured polls)

Let’s go through each method in detail.

Method 1: Create a Simple Emoji Poll in Slack

This is the fastest way to run a poll in Slack.

Step 1: Write your poll question

Type your question directly into a Slack channel or DM.

Example: “When should we schedule the team meeting?”

Step 2: Add answer options

List the options on separate lines by clicking “Shift+Enter”.

Example: • Option 1: Monday • Option 2: Tuesday • Option 3: Wednesday

Step 3: Assign emojis to each option

Hover over your message and click add emoji.

Add one emoji per option.

Example: 📅 for Monday ⏰ for Tuesday 📌 for Wednesday

Step 4: Ask teammates to vote

Tell your team to vote by reacting with an emoji.

Slack automatically counts emoji reactions, so results are visible instantly.

Limitations of emoji polls

• Not anonymous
• No advanced options
• Easy to vote multiple times

Method 2: Create a Poll Using a Slack Polling App

If you want a more structured poll, you can use the Simple Poll app.

Simple Poll is one of the most popular Slack polling tools. It allows you to create polls with clear options and results.

Step 1: Install Simple Poll from the Slack Marketplace

Go to the Slack Marketplace and search for Simple Poll.

Click Add to Slack to install the app in your workspace.

Once installed, you can start creating polls directly from Slack.

Step 2: Type the poll command

Go to the Slack channel where you want to create the poll.

Type the following command:

/poll "Your question" "Option 1" "Option 2" "Option 3"

Example:

/poll "What day should we hold the meeting?" "Monday" "Tuesday" "Wednesday"

Press Enter.

Slack will generate a poll preview.

Step 3: Preview and create the poll

A preview window will appear where you can review your poll.

Here you can:

• Edit options
• Enable anonymous voting
• Allow multiple votes
• Set a closing time

Click Create Poll once everything looks correct.

Step 4: Team members vote in the channel

The poll will now appear inside the Slack channel.

Team members can vote simply by clicking an option.

Simple Poll automatically displays the results in a clean format.

Method 3: Create Polls Using Polly

If you need more advanced polling features, the Polly app is another great option.

Polly allows you to create polls with:

• Multiple questions
• Anonymous responses
• Templates
• Scheduled polls

Step 1: Install the Polly app

Go to the Slack Marketplace and search for Polly.

Click Add to Slack to install the integration.

Step 2: Start creating a poll

Go to any Slack channel and type:

/polly

or

/polly "Your question here"

Press Enter.

Slack will open the Polly setup interface.

Step 3: Configure your poll settings

You can now customize your poll with options like:

• Multiple choice
• Agree / disagree
• Open-ended questions
• Anonymous voting

Select the format that fits your poll.

Step 4: Publish the poll

Once you finish configuring the options, click Send Polly.

The poll will appear in the Slack channel.

Team members can vote instantly, and Polly will track the responses.

Which Polling Method Should You Use?

Use Case	Best Option
Quick team vote	Emoji poll
Anonymous poll	Simple Poll
Recurring check-ins	Polly

Final Thoughts

Now you know how to create a poll in Slack using multiple methods.

If you need speed, emoji polls work. If you need structure, Slack polling apps are best.

Pick the method that matches your goal and you’ll get faster, clearer feedback from your team.