How to Use the Poll Sticker on Instagram Stories

Tap through each step to see exactly how the poll sticker works.

  1. Open the Stories camera

    Swipe over from your main camera screen to the Stories creation screen.

  2. Tap the sticker icon

    Tap the sticker icon near the top of the screen to open the sticker tray.

  3. Choose the "Poll" sticker

    Select "Poll" from the sticker tray, then type your question and two answer options.

  4. Post your story and check the results

    Once your story is live, you can watch votes come in and see the live results in real time.

  5. Why it's worth using

    Instead of just broadcasting an update, a poll sticker invites your followers to react, turning a passive audience into an interactive one.

A quick way to turn viewers into participants

A poll sticker takes only seconds to set up, but it changes a story from something people scroll past into something they actually tap and respond to.

Combine it with other interactive stickers

Once you're comfortable with polls, sliders and quiz stickers offer other lightweight ways to invite reactions, so mix them in to see what your particular audience responds to best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see who voted for what?

Yes β€” if you posted the story, opening the poll results shows you exactly which follower chose which option.

How many options can a poll have?

The standard poll sticker starts with two options, though newer versions of the app may offer more; for extra choices, a quiz or slider sticker gives you other interactive formats to try.