Google Workspace Add-on

Polls that live inside Gmail

Drop a poll into any Gmail email. Recipients vote in one click — no account, no app, no link to follow. Free to start — your first poll takes about a minute.

Only the poll creator needs an account. Recipients click to vote from their inbox — no signup, no app, ever.

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See Polls for Gmail in action

A quick look at building a poll and watching the votes land — right inside Gmail.

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From one email to a live dashboard

Recipients vote with one click — which opens a quick confirmation page. You watch results stream into your dashboard. Close polls when you have the answer.

1 Recipient's inbox
mail.google.com
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Alex Park to me · just now
Quick poll: meeting headaches?

Hey team — vote whichever resonates.

Click any option. In a real email, this opens a new tab.

2 Vote page
pollsforgmail.com/vote
What's our biggest meeting headache?

Pick an option in Frame 1 to see the confirmation page here.

A simple confirmation page. No login, no app to install.

3 Your dashboard
pollsforgmail.com/dashboard
Meeting headaches?
Created today · 110 votes
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See every poll, every vote, live. Close when you have your answer.

How it works

Three steps from compose to results

No new app to learn. No links to copy. No friction for voters.

01

Open the add-on

Click the Polls for Gmail icon in the Gmail compose sidebar.

02

Create your poll

Type your question and up to 10 options, then click insert.

03

Collect votes

Recipients vote in one click — no sign-in needed. Watch results land live in your dashboard.

Everything in the box

You're in control

The tag on each card shows the plan it needs — most are free, the advanced controls unlock with Pro.

All plans

Full poll history

Every poll you've sent, with its question, options, vote count, and timestamp — all searchable from your dashboard. Reopen any poll to see how everyone voted in aggregate.

All plans

Embed directly into Gmail

Compose a poll right inside Gmail's compose sidebar. It renders as a clean, table-based card inside the email body — no iframe, no external page, no broken images.

All plans

Vote without an account

Recipients click an option, land on a confirmation page, done. No signup, no Google login, no app to install. Works for anyone you can email.

All plans

Live results dashboard

Watch votes land in real time. Per-option counts, percentages, totals, and a one-click "close poll" toggle. Bookmark-friendly URL per poll.

All plans

See who voted

Ask each voter for their name or email — with a clear notice, so there are no surprises. Your dashboard then shows exactly who picked which option, with timestamps. Per poll, make it required, recommended, or off for anonymous voting.

All plans

Vote for multiple options

Pick "Multiple choice" when you create a poll and each recipient can choose more than one answer — perfect for "which of these work for you?" or "pick your top three." Included on every plan, free included. Results show each option's share of voters.

All plans

Find a date & time

Offer a few date-and-time slots and let recipients pick the ones that work — meeting scheduling right inside the email, no back-and-forth and no separate scheduling app. The winning slot rises to the top as votes come in.

All plans

Edit anytime — even after sending

Fix a typo, reword the question, or add an option after the email's already gone out. The poll card updates in place for everyone, so a small mistake never means resending.

Pro

More poll types

Go beyond a plain choice: star ratings (with an average score), ranked choice (voters order their preferences, scored by rank), quick Yes / No approvals, and open-ended written responses. Pick the type when you create the poll — the vote page and your dashboard adapt automatically.

Pro

Color themes

Pick from three header palettes — Classic black, Mint, or Lavender — so the poll card matches your brand or the tone of the email. Set once per poll at compose time.

Pro

Auto-close at deadline

Set a deadline when you create a poll. Voting closes automatically when time's up. No more reminders to your future self to wrap things up manually.

Pro

Hide results until close

Choose whether voters see live percentages after voting, or just a thank-you. Keeps polls neutral when you're after honest signal — no bandwagon effect.

Pro

Remove branding

Strip the "Made with Polls for Gmail" footer from the inserted card. Useful when the poll sits inside a heavily-branded newsletter or formal team email.

Pro

Create polls from the dashboard

Build and launch a poll straight from your dashboard on the web — no Gmail compose window needed. Handy for setting up several polls at once or working outside your inbox.

Pro

Export your results

Take the raw votes anywhere: download a clean CSV, or push results straight to Google Sheets for pivot tables, charts, and sharing with the rest of your team.

Ask the right way

Supported poll types

Start with a simple choice, or reach for a richer format when the question calls for it. Every type is on every plan — tap any card to see it in action.

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Single choice

The classic poll — voters pick one option out of up to ten (twenty on Pro). Results show as a live percentage bar so you see the winner at a glance.

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Multiple choice

Let voters pick more than one option — "select all that apply." Results show each option's share of voters, so totals can add past 100%.

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Pick a date & time

Offer slots one by one, or use the new Grid mode — you pick dates & times, we create the grid. Recipients tap every slot that works and the best one rises to the top.

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Star rating

Voters tap a 1–N star scale you set. Your dashboard shows the average score plus the full distribution — great for feedback and satisfaction checks.

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Ranked choice

Voters put the options in their preferred order. Options are scored by rank, so you surface the true favorite — not just the most-first-picks.

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Yes / No

A fast one-tap approval. Perfect for sign-offs, RSVPs, and quick go / no-go decisions where two answers are all you need.

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Open-ended

Collect written responses instead of fixed options. Every reply lands in your dashboard — no tallies or percentages, just answers in people's own words.

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Explore

See how teams use Polls for Gmail

Five role-specific guides, three use-case playbooks, and head-to-head comparisons against the tools you already know.

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Built for your team

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Use cases

Common playbooks

Meeting times, anonymous feedback, event RSVPs — pre-built poll patterns with examples.

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3 playbooks · time selection, feedback, RSVP
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FAQ

Common questions

Everything you might want to know before installing.

What is Polls for Gmail?

Polls for Gmail is a Google Workspace add-on that lets you create polls inside Gmail and embed them in any email. Recipients vote in one click directly from their inbox — no account, no app, no link to follow.

How does Polls for Gmail work?

Install the add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace. A poll icon appears in Gmail's compose sidebar. Click it, type your question and up to 10 options, then insert the poll into your email. Recipients see vote buttons inside the email and click to vote — their selection lands in your live results dashboard.

Do recipients need to sign up to vote?

No. Recipients vote directly from the email in their inbox with a single click. No account, no install, no friction. It works for anyone you can email, in any email client (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.).

Is Polls for Gmail free?

Yes — with a 5-poll lifetime cap, and free polls include the full toolkit: every poll type, color themes, voting deadlines, hide-results, vote alerts, and voter identification. Standard ($75/year) lifts the cap to 5 polls per calendar month. Pro ($120/year) goes unlimited and adds the power features — up to 5 questions per poll, 20 options per poll, CSV & Google Sheets export, dashboard poll creation, and removing the "Made with Polls for Gmail" footer.

What's the difference between Standard and Pro?

Standard gives you 5 polls per calendar month — a quota that resets on the 1st. Pro is unlimited polls plus the power features: up to 5 questions per poll, 20 options per poll, CSV & Google Sheets export, creating polls from the dashboard, removing the "Made with…" footer, and priority support. Every poll type, color theme, voting deadline, vote alert, and hide-results is on every plan, Free included. One thing is on Free & Pro but not Standard: animated poll backgrounds. Pick Standard if 5 polls a month covers you; pick Pro for unlimited plus the full toolkit.

What poll types can I create?

Every plan — free included — gets all our poll types: single-choice (pick one), multiple-choice (pick several), star rating (voters tap 1–N stars; your dashboard shows the average), ranked choice (voters order their preferences, scored by rank), Yes / No (a fast approval), open-ended (voters type a written response you collect in your dashboard), and “Pick a date & time” scheduling polls (offer slots and let recipients tap the ones that work). You pick the type when you create the poll and the vote page adapts automatically.

Can I require a name, an email, or both?

Yes — on any plan. When voter identification is set to Required, you choose exactly what a voter must supply before voting: their name, their email, or both. Recommended asks but lets voters stay anonymous, and Off keeps every vote anonymous.

Can I see who voted for which option?

Yes — on every plan, free included. When you create a poll you choose the voter identification mode: Required (each voter enters their name and email before voting), Recommended (they're asked but can stay anonymous), or Off (fully anonymous). Voters always see a clear notice, so there are no surprises. Your dashboard then shows a Who voted panel under each poll: each voter's name and email next to the option they picked, with a timestamp.

How much does Polls for Gmail Pro cost?

Pro is $120 per year — billed once annually, cancel anytime. It includes unlimited polls plus up to 20 options per poll, remove branding, CSV and Google Sheets export, and priority email support. Every poll type, theme, deadline, and hide-results is on all plans — free included. If 5 polls per calendar month is enough for you, Standard is $75/year.

When does the Standard monthly quota reset?

The quota resets at the start of every calendar month (UTC). If you've used your 5 polls in June, the meter goes back to zero on July 1st. There's nothing to click — the next poll you create after midnight UTC counts against the new month.

Can I see results in real time?

Yes. As recipients vote, results update live in your Polls for Gmail dashboard. You can close a poll at any time to lock in the final results.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you outgrow it. Every Pro feature in one place.

Feature
Free
$0
Standard
$75/ year
Most popular
Pro
$120/ year
Polls you can create
5 total
5 / month
Unlimited
Questions in one poll
1
1
Up to 5
Answer options per question
Up to 10
Up to 10
Up to 20
Email results to your team (recipients per send)
Up to 5
Up to 20
Up to 20
Unlimited voters per poll
Live results dashboard
Full poll history
See who voted for which option
Multiple-choice voting (pick several)
“Pick a date & time” scheduling poll
More poll types — star rating, ranked, yes/no, open-ended
Color themes for poll cards
Hide results from voters
Set a voting deadline
Edit polls anytime (even after sending)
Email alerts when someone votes
Animated poll backgrounds (5 styles)
Remove "Made with…" branding
Export results to CSV
Export results to Google Sheets
Vote reminders (manual + automatic)
Create polls from the dashboard
Priority email support

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