Snapchat polls take just three steps to create and stand out as one of the platform's most engaging features. Users can gather opinions on everything from outfit choices to meal priorities through these interactive polls.
The polls offer rich customization with different emojis that users can share in stories or send directly to friends. Everyone can track up-to-the-minute results while responses remain anonymous.
How to Create a Poll on Snapchat in 4 Simple Steps
Snapchat polls let you quickly gather your friends' opinions with just a few taps. The process is straightforward and you can create interactive polls about anything. Here's how you can make your first Snapchat poll.
Step 1: Take a photo or video snap
The Snapchat app opens directly to your camera screen. The circular shutter button sits at the center of your display – tap it once for a photo or hold it down to record video. Your snap becomes the backdrop for your poll.
Pick something that matches your question. To name just one example, a picture of clothes works well when asking about outfit choices. You can also use any photo from your memories or camera roll as the poll background.
Step 2: Access the sticker menu
The editing options show up on your screen's right side after you take a snap. Look for the sticker icon that looks like a square with a folded corner and tap it. This brings up the sticker drawer with several options.
Yellow shortcut buttons line the top of your sticker menu. The "Poll" option stands out with its yellow graph icon near the top of the menu.
Step 3: Customize your poll question and options
The poll sticker shows a simple layout with an "Ask a question" field and two default emoji options (thumbs up and thumbs down). Your question should be clear and direct – just tap the field to type it.
Each emoji opens a selection menu when tapped. Pick emojis that match your answer choices. A smiling face and frowning face might work better than default emojis when asking about homework's difficulty.
The poll's size and position adjust easily. Just pinch, zoom, and drag until it looks right on your screen.
Step 4: Share your poll with friends or on your story
The blue "Send To" button in the bottom right corner opens your sharing options. You have several ways to share your poll:
- Your regular "My Story" reaches all friends
- Private Stories go to selected friends
- Shared Stories allow group participation
- Direct messages target specific friends
Pick where you want your poll to appear and hit the arrow button. Your friends can now vote by tapping their preferred emoji choice.
Customizing Your Snapchat Poll for Better Engagement
A personalized Snapchat poll will get more responses than a simple one. Your poll becomes more fun and interactive when it matches your style and personality.
Changing the default emoji options
The standard thumbs up and thumbs down emojis work for simple questions, but picking specific emojis makes your poll more interesting. Here's how to change your emoji options:
- Tap directly on either emoji in your poll
- Browse through the emoji menu that appears
- Select emojis that match your question's possible answers
To name just one example, a math homework poll could use a smiling face and a frowning face to see how your friends feel about the assignment. On top of that, these custom emoji options might look different on various devices, and you can't use all emojis as poll responses.
Adjusting the size and position of your poll
Your poll will look better with some visual tweaks:
- Resize the poll sticker by pinching with your fingers, just like zooming in and out
- Reposition it anywhere on your snap with a press and drag
- Rotate to match your background image better
The perfect size and spot will make your poll stand out without taking over your image.
Adding complementary stickers and text
Your poll's message becomes clearer with extra elements:
- Pick related stickers from categories in the sticker drawer
- Show your location with special location stickers
- Write text that explains your question better
- Attach stickers to moving objects in videos—they'll follow whatever they're pinned to
You can remove stickers by pressing, holding, and dragging them to the trash icon.
Using background images that enhance your question
Your background image is a vital part of the poll's context. Pick images that:
- Connect to your poll question (clothes for fashion polls, food for meal choices)
- Have clean spaces where people can see your poll
- Use colors that work well with your poll sticker
The right background will make your poll more appealing and help friends understand what they're voting on.
How to View and Share Your Snapchat Poll Results
Seeing how everyone voted makes creating Snapchat polls exciting. You can easily check results whether you want opinions about your outfit or food priorities.
Checking results from your story
The way you access poll results depends on your device:
For iPhone users:
- Open your Snapchat profile and find your story with the poll
- Tap directly on the poll sticker on your story
- Results show up at the bottom with votes for each option
For Android users:
- Open your profile and look for your story with the poll
- Press and hold the poll sticker until you see a pop-up menu
- Select the "Poll" tab or use the three-dots icon in the top right
Both iPhone and Android users can see who voted for each option by tapping on either choice.
Viewing results from friend's chat
Looking up poll results in direct messages is quick:
- Open the chat where you posted your poll snap
- Find and tap the View Poll button under the viewed snap
- Your voting results pop up right away with numbers for each option
- Tap any option to see who picked what
This works best if you sent your poll to specific friends instead of posting it on your story.
Understanding the poll analytics
Snapchat shows you simple analytics for your polls:
- Total votes for each choice
- Percentage split between options
- Names of people who voted for each option
Regular users can't see detailed demographic data like business accounts do.
Sharing poll results with your audience
After you get enough votes, you can share the outcome:
- Pull up your poll results using either method
- Look for the Send Results button at the bottom
- A new snap shows up with your poll results
- Hit the Capture button to save this snap
- Post the results to your story or send them to friends
Sharing results keeps the conversation going and lets people see how their votes stacked up against others.
Troubleshooting Common Snapchat Poll Issues
Snapchat polls can run into problems, even the basic ones. Here's a guide to fix the most common problems you might face with creating and sharing polls.
Poll not appearing on your story
Your poll might not show up after posting because of these reasons:
- Check your app version by going to your device's app store. Old versions can cause features to fail.
- Confirm posting location by checking if you picked the right story destination (My Story, Private Story, or Shared Story).
- Look for privacy restrictions that could stop some friends from seeing your story content.
The poll still doesn't show up? Delete the story and create a new one with the poll sticker.
Friends unable to vote on your poll
Your friends say they can't vote on your poll? Here's what to check:
- Make sure they have the latest Snapchat version
- Check if they have a stable internet connection
- Verify that you've added them to the story with your poll
Note that users can't vote anonymously on Snapchat polls. You'll see who picked each option.
Results not updating properly
Poll results seem stuck? Try these fixes:
- Close and reopen the Snapchat app
- Test both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections
- Look at results from different places (check from your profile instead of the story)
Your story disappears after 24 hours. Save the poll results before then if you need them later.
App crashing when creating polls
The Snapchat app usually crashes while making polls due to:
- Software bugs from recent updates (iOS devices are more prone)
- Cache overload that slows down the app
Here's how to fix crashes:
- Force stop the app
- Restart your device
- Clear the app cache (works best for Android users)
- Still having issues? Uninstall and reinstall Snapchat
Note that reinstalling won't erase your streaks or saved content if you remember your login details.
Conclusion
Snapchat polls are a great way to get quick feedback from friends. The simple creation process lets you add custom options and track results easily. Technical problems might occur occasionally, but you can solve them with the solutions we've provided. Your Snapchat experience will become more interactive when you start making engaging polls.
FAQs
Q1. How do I create a poll on Snapchat?
To create a poll on Snapchat, take a photo or video snap, tap the sticker icon, select the "Poll" option, customize your question and emoji options, then share it with friends or on your story.
Q2. Can I customize the emoji options in my Snapchat poll?
Yes, you can customize the emoji options in your Snapchat poll. Simply tap on the default emojis to open the emoji selection menu and choose alternatives that better represent your answer options.
Q3. How do I view the results of my Snapchat poll?
To view poll results, open your story containing the poll and tap on the poll sticker. For polls sent in chats, look for the "View Poll" button under the viewed snap. Results show vote counts and percentages for each option.
Q4. Why isn't my Snapchat poll appearing on my story?
If your poll isn't appearing, ensure your app is updated, verify you selected the correct story destination, and check for any privacy restrictions. If issues persist, try removing the story and creating a new one with the poll.
Q5. Can my friends vote anonymously on my Snapchat poll?
No, Snapchat polls are not anonymous. When someone votes on your poll, you'll be able to see exactly who selected which option in the results.
