How to Create a Poll on Telegram (2026 Guide)

Telegram polls are a simple and effective way to get people's opinions, make choices, run quizzes, or increase interaction in groups, channels, or private chats. They come with useful features like secret voting, choosing multiple answers, quiz mode, and showing results. These polls work well on both phones and computers. As of 2026, the way to use polls is still easy and hasn't changed much since the main updates.

Anyone can make a poll in private chats or groups, and in most cases, they don't need to be an admin.
However, in channels, only admins can share polls.

Step-by-Step: Creating a Poll on Mobile (Android & iOS)

1. Open the Telegram app and go to the chat, group, or channel where you want to share the poll.

2. In the message area, click on the attachment button, which looks like a paperclip 📎 or a plus sign (+) at the bottom.

3. From the options that pop up, choose Poll.

1. Type your question in the top box, like "What's your favorite color?"

2. Add your answer choices, up to 10 options.
   Press + Add Option to include more. Each answer can be up to 100 characters.

1. Adjust the settings:

   • Anonymous (default) – hides the names of people who voted.
   • Multiple Answers – lets voters pick more than one choice.
   • Quiz Mode – turns it into a quiz with one correct answer (good for trivia or tests; voters can’t change their answers).
   • Explanation (for quizzes) – adds a message that shows up when someone selects an incorrect answer.

2. Tap Create (or Send) in the top-right corner.
   The poll is now live!

Creating a Poll on Desktop (Windows/Mac/Web)

1. Open Telegram Desktop or the web version and go to the chat, group, or channel you want to use.
2. In the message area, right-click or click the paperclip icon.
3. Select "Create Poll" from the options that pop up.
4. Follow the same steps as on your phone: write your question, add choices, and set up any preferences.
5. Click "Send" or "Create" to finish.

The poll shows up right away, and members can choose their answer by clicking or tapping one of the options.

Useful Tips and Features

• View Results: Tap on the poll to check how many votes each option got and what percentage they make up.In polls that aren’t anonymous (only in groups), you can see who picked which option.
• Edit or Stop Poll: Only the person who started the poll can end it early by using the three-dot menu on the poll message.
• Forward & Pin: You can send the poll to another chat or pin it in a group or channel so people can see it easily.
• Quiz Mode: Perfect for learning—correct answers get a checkmark, and wrong ones show an explanation.
• Limitations: Polls can have up to 10 choices, and you can’t add images directly to a poll, though you can include one as a separate file.
• Best Use Cases: Planning events, getting feedback, making fun group choices, or keeping your channel active.

Polls are a great way to make your Telegram chats more engaging.
Try different types to find out what your group likes best!