Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating instant 0-10 rating polls, anonymous voting, and transparent public results.

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Getting Started

How do I create a poll?

Click "Create Poll" from the homepage. Add your question, set 0-10 rating options, and get a shareable link in under 15 seconds. No signup required!

Do I need to sign up or create an account?

No! Poll10 is completely signup-free. Create, share, and vote without accounts or personal information.

How long does it take to create a poll?

From idea to live poll takes less than 15 seconds. It's designed to be as fast as sending a message.

Can I create multiple questions in one poll?

Yes! Each poll can have multiple 0-10 rating questions with custom descriptions and options.

Voting & Results

Can everyone see the poll results?

Yes! Poll10 shows public results to all users in real-time, even before they submit their vote. As votes come in, everyone sees live updates with charts and averages.

Are poll results private?

No, results are intentionally public. This transparency builds trust and shows real-time feedback trends to all participants.

How do I vote in a poll?

Click any rating number (0-10) or drag the slider. Your vote is recorded instantly, and results update for everyone immediately.

Can I vote multiple times?

No. Poll10 uses security measures like hashed IPs and per-device throttling to prevent multiple votes from the same user.

What happens if I refresh the poll page?

Results update automatically in real-time. Refreshing shows the latest votes without losing your previous vote.

Privacy & Security

What data do you collect from voters?

We collect no personal data. Votes are anonymous with only hashed IP addresses for security and rate limiting.

How do you prevent spam or fake votes?

We use Google reCAPTCHA, IP hashing, rate limiting, and per-device throttling to ensure fair voting and prevent abuse.

Is Poll10 GDPR compliant?

Yes! We follow strict privacy practices, collect minimal data, and provide transparent public results without personal tracking.

Who can see my poll data?

Poll creators see aggregated results and vote statistics. Individual votes remain anonymous. No personal data is stored or shared.

Technical & Usage

Does Poll10 work on mobile devices?

Absolutely! Poll10 is mobile-first with touch-optimized sliders, instant sharing, and responsive design for all devices.

What browsers does Poll10 support?

Poll10 works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge on both desktop and mobile devices.

Can I share polls on social media?

Yes! Get a short, shareable link that works everywhere - messaging apps, social media, email, or QR codes.

Do polls expire or have time limits?

Polls are automatically removed after 14 days (two weeks). Create a new poll if you need more time!

Can I edit a poll after creating it?

Once created, polls are immutable to maintain vote integrity. Create a new poll for updated questions.

Results & Analytics

What kind of results do I get?

Real-time charts showing vote distribution, average scores, and trends. Results update instantly as votes arrive.

How are results calculated?

Votes are aggregated through Cloud Functions and stored in Firestore. Averages and distributions update live for all viewers.

Can I export poll results?

Currently, results are viewable via the live charts. CSV export is planned for future updates.

Are there different result views?

All results are public and identical for everyone. See live bar charts, averages, and vote counts in real-time.

Still have questions?

Questions about specific polls? Check the poll page for real-time results and stats, or email us at [email protected].

Key Features at a Glance

15-second creation
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Completely anonymous
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Mobile optimized
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Works everywhere