Polls are a powerful way to engage your community and gather direct feedback in real time. Whether you're sparking a fun conversation or collecting input to guide product decisions, polls turn passive readers into active participants.
Built directly into the Composer, this feature enables you to create simple, multiple-choice polls that embed inside any post. From casual questions to strategic insights, polls help you create more dynamic and interactive content.
Note: Polls are currently in beta, and functionality may change as the feature evolves.
Creating a Poll
Create a new post in any CMS model or post type.
Access the poll option in the Composer using either method:
Click the ⚡ (Thunderbolt) icon to open the Composer menu, then select Poll.
Type /poll in the content area and click the Poll option that appears.
A pop-up window appears prompting you to set up your poll.
In the Details tab, configure the poll:
Add your poll question.
Enter between 2 and 10 answer choices.
Use the trash icon beside any answer to remove it.
Switch to the Settings tab to customize poll behavior:
Selection limit: Choose between single-choice or multiple-choice voting.
Voting start time: Set the poll to begin immediately or schedule it for later.
Voting deadline: Set a closing time, or leave it open-ended.
Click Create poll and continue writing the rest of your post around it.
To add another poll, move to a new line and repeat steps 2–5 using /poll or the Thunderbolt icon.
Publish your post as usual; the poll embeds and displays within the content.
Key Features
Embedded polls directly inside any post using the Composer
Easy setup with 2 to 10 answer choices
Support for single or multiple choice voting
Optional start times and deadlines for voting
Real-time voting results and editable settings before publishing
Add one or more polls to any post using the Composer
Benefits
Drive interaction by encouraging members to vote and engage
Collect direct insights from your community quickly and visually
Make smarter, data-informed decisions on content, features, or discussions
Add variety and energy to your posts with minimal setup
Practical Use Cases and Best Practices
Start a weekly "question of the day" to spark conversations
Use polls to gather product feedback or feature requests
Let members vote on upcoming event topics or speakers
Add a poll to announcements to gauge community sentiment
Include fun, lighthearted questions to increase engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add more than one poll in a single post?
Yes. Move to a new line in the Composer and insert another poll using the Thunderbolt menu or /poll command.
Who can create polls?
Polls can currently be created only by site admins and space admins (within their respective spaces) while the feature is in beta.
Can I edit a poll after publishing the post?
Polls lock for editing once any member votes. If no one has voted yet, you can edit the poll. However, poll authors may still reschedule or extend a poll at any time, even after voting has started.
Will I see who voted?
Votes are anonymous. Results display as totals only, without revealing individual voter identities.