Is it possible to create a poll in group chats in Signal? This is a question many Signal users ask themselves. The answer is: yes!
Read our update 11/13/2025: Signal launches polls in group chats
Until polls were added to Signal, emoji reactions could be used for simple polls:
- Create a message in the Signal group in which you list the different answer options and the corresponding emoji.
- You can use 👍 and 👎 for simple yes/no questions, number the answers with the number emojis 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣, or select emojis that match the answer options (as in the example above).
- Other group members can now click on the message and respond with the appropriate emoji. You can find more information about message reactions on this Signal support page.
- If more than one group member responds with the same emoji, the number appears next to the emoji. This way you can quickly see the results.
- By clicking on the emojis you can see how different group members voted.
By the way: If group members change their minds they can change the selected emoji at any time.
Update 08/28/2025: Signal is working on polls for groups
Update 11/13/2025: Signal launches polls in group chats
