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Poll types

Seven ways to ask, right inside Gmail

Polls for Gmail lets you put seven kinds of polls into any email: date and time, yes / no, single choice, multiple choice, star rating, ranked choice and open-ended. Recipients answer with one click from their inbox, with no sign-in, and every type is free.

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Date & timeFinding a meeting timeEveryone taps every slot that works.4.9 hours In a Doodle study of 2,500 administrative and management staff, professionals reported spending 4.9 hours of…See date & time polls →Yes / NoApprovals and RSVPsOne question, two answers, instant tally.50% In Boomerang's analysis of over 40 million emails, messages that asked 1 to 3 questions were 50% more likely…See yes / no polls →Single choicePicking one winnerOne vote per person, clear result.15 questions In an analysis of 100,000 surveys, SurveyMonkey found drop-off rises most sharply with each added question,…See single choice polls →Multiple choiceGathering every preferencePeople pick all options that apply.5 minutes In SurveyMonkey's analysis of roughly 100,000 surveys, respondents spent about 5 minutes on a 10-question…See multiple choice polls →Star ratingFeedback and satisfactionA 1 to N star score with an average.4.0 to 4.7 Northwestern's Spiegel Research Center found purchase likelihood typically peaks for products rated 4.0 to…See star rating polls →Ranked choiceFair group decisionsPeople order options; the true favorite wins.95% In New York City's first ranked-choice election (the 2021 primaries), 95% of voters surveyed in an Edison…See ranked choice polls →Open-endedIdeas and honest feedbackWritten answers in people's own words.43% In a Pew Research Center poll after the 2008 election, 43% of people asked an open-ended question gave an…See open-ended polls →
Decision guide

Which poll type should I use?

Match what you need to the poll type that gets it fastest.

If…Use
You need to find a time that works for everyoneDate & time
You need a quick approval, go/no-go or RSVPYes / No
You need the group to pick exactly one optionSingle choice
You want to know every option people would acceptMultiple choice
You want a score you can average over timeStar rating
You want a fair pick when there are several good optionsRanked choice
You want ideas or feedback in people's own wordsOpen-ended
FAQ

Poll type questions, answered

What poll types can I send in Gmail?

Polls for Gmail supports seven poll types: date and time, yes / no, single choice, multiple choice, star rating, ranked choice and open-ended written responses. Every type is included on the Free plan.

Which poll type should I use?

Use date and time to find a meeting slot, yes / no for approvals, single choice to pick one winner, multiple choice to collect every preference, star rating for feedback scores, ranked choice for fair group decisions and open-ended for ideas in people's own words.

Do recipients need an account to vote?

No. Recipients vote with one click from any email client, with no sign-in and nothing to install. Only the person sending the poll needs Polls for Gmail.

Can I ask more than one question in a poll?

Yes, on Pro you can ask up to 5 questions in one poll and mix poll types, for example a star rating plus an open-ended comment.

Are all poll types free?

Yes. The Free plan includes every poll type, plus deadlines, hidden results and optional voter identification. Paid plans add more polls each month and Pro features.

Pick a type. Send it in two minutes.

Recipients vote in one click, right from their inbox.

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