Polls are the easiest way to get followers to interact. One tap is all it takes, and you learn what your audience wants.
Where you can add polls
- Stories: use the Poll sticker, with up to four options.
- Reels and posts: some versions allow a poll sticker on Reels.
- Group chats: create a poll in a group DM.
- Broadcast channels: creators can run polls for members.
How to add a poll to a story
- Create a story and tap the sticker icon.
- Choose Poll.
- Type your question and options.
- Post it, then swipe up later to see who voted for what.
Why polls help growth
Each vote is an interaction, which tells Instagram people care about your stories. People who interact with your stories are more likely to see your future posts.
Smart ways to use polls
- Product research: “Which flavour should we launch?”
- Content planning: “Tutorial or behind the scenes tomorrow?”
- Opinion and debate: fun “this or that” questions.
- Feedback: “Was this tip useful?”
Follow up on results
Share the result and act on it. When followers see their votes matter, they vote again.
More ideas
Read our list of Instagram poll ideas and story games.
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