Poll Everywhere is a web-based audience response system that lets presenters embed live, interactive activities—such as multiple choice, word clouds, Q&A, and surveys—directly into PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides, or present from a browser. Participants respond from any device (web or SMS), and results update live to drive more inclusive, data-driven discussions in meetings, classes, and events

Key Features

Interactive activity types Create engaging prompts and assessments.

• Multiple choice, true/false, open-ended, word cloud, clickable image, ranking, competitions, and surveys
• Q&A workflows for inclusive discussions and prioritizing topics

Live presentation integration Seamless in-slide interactivity.

• Embed activities into PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides; present from browser fullscreen
• Advance slides and manage polls during presentations

Flexible participation (web or SMS) Lower friction for responders.

• Respond from laptops, phones, or tablets via web; SMS texting supported

Real-time visualization and moderation Facilitate discussion with control.

• Live updating charts/results on shared screens
• Moderate and approve open-ended responses; manage anonymity options

Asynchronous feedback collection Gather input beyond live sessions.

• Share response links or collect in Slack/Microsoft Teams outside meetings

Reporting and analytics Turn responses into insight.

• View participant history, correctness, and generate detailed reports for patterns and planning

Security and compliance Protect organizational data.

• AES‑256 at rest, TLS 1.2 in transit; passwords hashed and salted
• Data hosted on AWS in the U.S.; PCI DSS compliant for payments

Benefits

Higher engagement and inclusion More voices, better input.

• Interactive activities reduce passivity and elevate quieter participants
• Live results spark discussion and alignment in real time

Faster, data-driven decisions Use instant feedback to guide action.

• Capture perspectives during meetings and address concerns on the spot
• Reports surface trends to inform follow-ups and planning

Flexible delivery across contexts Works live or async, in room or remote.

• Web/SMS responses fit hybrid and distributed audiences
• Share links or use Slack/Teams for ongoing input collection