WhatsApp Introduces New Polls Feature For Global Users

New Delhi, 17th November 2022: Earlier, WhatsApp was testing the ‘Polls’ feature on the beta platform for iOS and select Android users. The feature is now available to everyone on the stable version and can be used in both group chats and individual chats.

The WhatsApp Polls feature allows you to create a poll with up to 12 options as answers. One can vote for any of the options available as an answer, which means a person can vote for one or all of the options.

Earlier this feature was reported to work in groups but now it works in personal/individual chats as well.

Below are the steps on how to use the new WhatsApp Polls:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your smartphone and go to Group Chat or Individual Chat.

Step 2: Now, tap on the Attachment button on Android and the plus (+) button on iOS.

Step 3: Now you will be able to see the Poll option at the bottom along with other options like Location, Contacts, and Tap Polls.

Step 4: Now, put your question in the ‘Ask question’ field, then add the option for voting. You can add up to 12 options for voting.

Step 5: After adding all the details about the poll, tap on send. Your poll will now be sent and users in the group or the person you shared the poll with will be able to poll.

Polls cannot be shared or forwarded, however, you can reply and react to them.
A single person can poll for all the options as an answer.