Originally written by Varun Kesari, updated by Dibyajyoti Kabi. First published October 12, 2017. Updated October 24, 2026.
To add a poll to your Instagram story, start a new story, tap the sticker icon at the top and pick Poll. Type your question, change the answer options, place the sticker where you want it and share. After people vote, open your story and swipe up to see the results and who picked what.
When this post first went up, the poll sticker was brand new on Instagram. The sticker tray has changed a lot since then, so I’ve rewritten the steps for the current app and added how to check the results.
Key points
- The poll sticker is in the sticker tray of the story editor.
- You can write your own question and change the default answers.
- Viewers vote by tapping an answer, and they see the live results.
- Swipe up on your story to see how many people voted and who picked each answer.
- Polls also work in Close Friends stories.
How do I add a poll to my Instagram story?
Use the poll sticker. Instagram’s help page on effects and filters describes it as a sticker you add from your story, where you write your own question and set the answers.
- Open Instagram and tap your profile picture with the plus sign at the top of the feed, or swipe right from the feed.
- Take a photo or video, or pick one from your gallery.
- Tap the sticker icon at the top of the screen.
- Tap Poll.
- Type your question.
- Tap each answer to change it from the default text.
- Drag the sticker to where you want it, and pinch to resize it.
- Tap Your story or Close Friends to share.
The Instagram app updates often, so the sticker names and order can look a little different on your phone.
How do I see the results of my Instagram poll?
Open your story and swipe up. You’ll see the vote count for each answer, and you can tap an answer to see who voted for it. Results stay there while the story is live, and in your story archive after it ends.
| Where | What you see |
|---|---|
| Your live story | Vote count and the names of people who voted |
| Story archive | The same results after 24 hours |
| Highlight | Results stay with the story if you add it |
Can I add more than two answers to an Instagram poll?
Yes, on current versions. Tap Add option under the answers to add more choices, up to four. If you don’t see it, update Instagram from the Play Store or App Store.
Frequently asked questions
Can people see who voted in my poll?
No. Only you see who voted for each answer. Viewers only see the percentages after they vote.
Can I edit a poll after posting it?
No. Delete the story and post it again with the new poll.
Why can’t I find the poll sticker?
Your Instagram app is probably out of date. Update it, then close and open the app again. Instagram’s stickers help page lists the stickers you can use.
Related guides
That’s it. A quick poll is one of the easiest ways to get your followers to reply to a story.
If the poll sticker doesn’t show up for you, leave a comment with your phone model and Instagram version, and I’ll help you find it.
