Live Poll Maker
TL;DR: Polltab makes free live polls with real-time results. Votes appear on screen the instant they come in, no refresh needed.
Watch the Votes Land in Real Time
A live poll turns a question into a moment. Put it on a screen at an event, drop it in a stream, or run it in class, and the audience sees the results move as they vote. No reload, no waiting, just the tally shifting in front of everyone.
What You Get
- Real-time results. Tallies update the moment a vote lands.
- Big-screen friendly. Show live bars to a room or a stream.
- Free and no signup. Start a live poll in seconds.
- Scheduling. Set the poll to open and close automatically.
- QR code sharing. Let an audience join with a quick scan.
- Vote security. Cookie, IP, or login limits to keep it fair.
How to Make a Live Poll
- Go to the Polltab homepage.
- Type your question and add your choices.
- Set a start and end time if your event needs one.
- Click "Create Poll".
- Share the link or QR code, and put the results on screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do results update live?
Yes. Polltab updates results in real time. As each vote comes in, the tallies change on screen for everyone watching, with no need to refresh the page.
Is the live poll maker free?
Yes, Polltab is completely free. There are no paid tiers and no limit on how many live polls you run.
Can I show a live poll on screen at an event?
Yes. Open the results page on a shared screen and the bars update live as the audience votes from their phones. It works well for events, streams, and classrooms.
Do voters need an account?
No. Anyone with the poll link can vote without signing up. You can optionally require login for stronger vote verification.
How do people join the live poll?
Share the poll link or its QR code. Voters open it on any device, cast their vote, and immediately see the live results.
Can I stop a live poll at a set time?
Yes. You can schedule a start and end time, so the poll opens and closes automatically during your event.