How to Create a Voting Poll on WhatsApp — and Make It Anonymous

Create a WhatsApp poll on Android or iPhone, hide voter names, and use a link poll for QR codes or voters outside the group.

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WhatsApp has a built-in poll feature, and it takes about 30 seconds to set up. On 4 August 2026, WhatsApp also announced that group polls can hide voter names. When you create a poll in a WhatsApp group, look for the option to hide voter names. WhatsApp hasn't said whether the poll creator can still see votes when names are hidden.

How to Create a Poll in WhatsApp (Built-in Feature)

On Android

Open the group chat.
Tap the paperclip (attach) icon and choose Poll.
Type your question.
Add up to 12 options.
Turn "Allow multiple answers" on or off.
Look for the option to hide voter names (added in August 2026) before you send.
Tap Send.

On iPhone

Open the group chat.
Tap the + icon and choose Poll.
Type your question.
Add up to 12 options.
Turn "Allow multiple answers" on or off.
Look for the option to hide voter names if available on your version.
Tap Send.

Source: WhatsApp Blog — Better Polls (4 Aug 2026).

That's fine for casual decisions in one chat when everyone has WhatsApp.

When a Link Poll Still Helps

One poll shared across several WhatsApp groups or channels
People outside the group or without WhatsApp
A QR code for in-person use
A results page anyone can view later
Classroom or office mode on shared Wi-Fi

How to Run a Link Poll in a WhatsApp Group

Step 1: Create your poll on AnonPolls

Go to anonpolls.com. No signup required. Type your question and add your options.

Step 2: Copy the poll link

After creating the poll, you'll get a unique shareable link.

Step 3: Paste the link into your WhatsApp group

Send the link in the group chat. Anyone with the link can vote — on any device, in any browser, with no app or account needed.

Step 4: Watch results update in real time

Creators see only totals, never who voted for what.

How AnonPolls handles anonymity

AnonPolls does not collect accounts or names. Creators see only totals, never who voted for what. To limit repeat votes, it stores a one-way hash of the voter's network address with the vote, not the address itself. In classroom or office mode, each browser can vote once instead of each network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can WhatsApp polls hide voter names?

Yes. WhatsApp announced hide voter names for group polls on 4 August 2026. Source. WhatsApp hasn't said whether the poll creator can still see votes when names are hidden.

Can someone track my vote in an AnonPolls poll?

AnonPolls does not collect accounts or names. Creators see only totals, never who voted for what.