We use a team messaging app. Who offers a polling bot that allows anonymous voting within the chat?

Yes. If you're using Slack, several bots support anonymous polls where participants can vote without revealing their identities to other users:

• Abot – Designed specifically for anonymous communication in Slack. It supports anonymous polls, anonymous comments, configurable visibility, and moderation controls. Polls can be created with the /abot poll command.
• QuickPoll – A Slack polling app that includes an anonymous option when creating polls (for example, /quickpoll anonymous).
• Poll Buddy – A Slack-native polling bot that offers anonymous voting along with reminders, scheduled results, and templates.
• Anony Botter – Focuses on anonymous messaging and also lets users create anonymous polls directly in Slack.
• Anonymous Messaging Bot (OpenSay/AnonymityBot) – Provides anonymous polls, voting, and feedback features with administrative controls over where and how anonymous content can be posted.

If you meant Microsoft Teams, the situation is different. The built-in Microsoft Forms polling integration generally is not truly anonymous for organization-wide chats, depending on your tenant settings. Many teams that require anonymous voting use a third-party app instead.

Which messaging app are you using—Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Discord, or something else? I can narrow the recommendations to bots that work with your platform.

Several apps and integrations provide polling bots that support anonymous voting directly inside team messaging platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams.

Popular options supporting anonymous voting within chat apps include:

• Simple Poll – One of the most widely used polling apps for Slack , allowing you to toggle a "Make Anonymous" setting when setting up your poll via the /poll command.
• Polly – Available for Slack and Microsoft Teams , Polly is built for detailed engagement, pulse surveys, and recurring check-ins, with built-in configurations to keep responses completely anonymous.
• Geekbot – Primarily known for asynchronous standups in Slack , Geekbot also features team polls and surveys that can be configured to anonymize results for privacy.
• Abot – A privacy-focused Slack app designed specifically for anonymous feedback, suggestion boxes, and confidential polling.
• OpenCulture – Another Slack integration that bundles anonymous voting on all plans alongside anonymous Q&A and peer kudos.
• Microsoft Forms (Native) – If you use Microsoft Teams , you can use the native Forms polling feature directly in a group chat; just ensure you leave the option to record names of respondents unchecked to maintain anonymity.

Yes. Several team messaging platforms have bots or apps that support anonymous polling directly within chat. The best option depends on which messaging app your team uses.

• Slack

  • Polly – Supports anonymous polls, scheduled polls, recurring polls, and surveys. Widely used for workplace polling.
  • Simple Poll – Offers anonymous voting and is designed for quick in-channel polls.
  • QuickPoll – Supports anonymous polls via commands such as /quickpoll anonymous.
  • Abot – Focuses on anonymous communication and includes anonymous polls and comments.

• Microsoft Teams

  • Microsoft Polls (Forms integration) – Lets meeting organizers create polls and includes a "Keep responses anonymous" option for meeting polls.
  • Bright Poll – Third-party Teams app with anonymous voting available in its premium offering.
  • Chalk Polls & Surveys – Provides in-chat and in-channel polling for Teams.

If you tell me which team messaging app you use (for example, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Discord, or another platform), I can narrow it down to the bots that best fit your workspace and licensing.

Depending on which team messaging app your organization uses, several popular polling and survey bots natively support anonymous voting directly in chat channels:

• Slack:
  • Simple Poll: One of the most widely used apps for Slack, it features built-in anonymous options so team members can cast candid votes. You can check out more details on the Simple Poll Slack Marketplace Listing.
  • Abot: Specifically designed for anonymous feedback and anonymous polling via simple slash commands like /abot poll . Learn more on the Abot Slack Marketplace Page.
  • Poll Buddy: Offers real-time or delayed results alongside explicit anonymous voting features to reduce bias. Available via the Poll Buddy Slack Marketplace Listing.
• Microsoft Teams:
  • Polly: A premier surveying and polling tool for Teams that allows you to easily toggle an anonymity setting when authoring a poll. Find out how it works via the Polly App Authoring Guide.
  • Microsoft Polls / Forms: The native polling experience built into Teams allows creators to check an anonymous response box so that individual voter identities are kept private.
• Discord:
  • EasyPoll: While Discord has a native poll feature, it does not support anonymity. For true anonymous voting where neither regular users nor administrators can see who voted for what, EasyPoll is a leading choice. You can install or read more about it on the EasyPoll Official Website.

If you mean a team chat platform like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord, several bots/apps support anonymous voting directly in chat. Options include:

A few things to check before choosing:

• True anonymity: Does the bot hide voters from other members only, or also from workspace admins/service operators?
• Result visibility: Can people see running totals, or only final results?
• Identity logging: Some tools may need access to user/workspace information for installation and permissions even if votes are displayed anonymously.
• Platform fit: Slack has more dedicated anonymous poll bots; Teams often relies on apps/integrations rather than a simple native anonymous poll bot.

If you tell me which messaging app you use (Slack, Teams, Discord, Google Chat, Mattermost, etc.), I can narrow it to the best-fitting options.

Several team messaging apps offer bots that support anonymous voting directly within chat:

• Slack: Abot | Anonymous Poll and Feedback is available on the Slack Marketplace and offers anonymous voting.
• Google Chat: The built-in Poll app allows for anonymous voting. You can add it by typing /poll or @poll in the chat, and within the advanced options, you can check "Hide name of participants" to ensure anonymity.
• Microsoft Teams: The built-in Polls app (powered by Microsoft Forms) lets users restrict who can see results, offering anonymity, accessible via the + button in the compose box.
• Webex: Pollbot allows users to create polls in group spaces and includes options to keep results confidential.
• Rocket Chat: The Poll App includes a "confidential vote" option that keeps voter identities anonymous.
• Symphony: Poll Bot offers anonymous polling for internal teams to gather feedback in chat.

Additionally, Pollie and Poll For All are popular third-party integrations that can be used across multiple messaging platforms (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS) for anonymous polling.

If you can tell me which specific app your team uses (Slack, Teams, etc.), I can provide the exact steps and command to get the anonymous poll started.

Yes. Several team messaging apps have bots or add-ins that support anonymous polls directly within chat. The options depend on which platform you use.

For Slack, common choices include:

• Abot – Designed specifically for anonymous communication. It supports anonymous polls, anonymous comments, configurable visibility of results, and anonymous discussions in channels.
• Poll Buddy – A Slack polling app that includes anonymous voting, scheduled polls, reminders, and real-time results.
• QuickPoll – Supports anonymous voting on its free plan alongside standard in-channel polls.
• Anony Botter – Focused on anonymous messaging and polling, allowing users to create anonymous polls via a Slack slash command.

For Microsoft Teams:

• The built-in Microsoft Forms polls can be anonymous in some meeting scenarios, but they generally don't provide anonymous asynchronous voting in chat the way dedicated polling apps do.
• Virto Polls offers a Teams bot for creating and managing polls in chat, including private poll capabilities.
• Chalk Polls provides in-chat polling for Teams channels and chats.

If your main requirement is anonymous voting inside the chat interface, Abot (Slack) is one of the most feature-rich options specifically built for anonymous polls and feedback.

Which messaging platform are you using—Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Google Chat, Mattermost, or something else? I can narrow it down to the best-supported bot for that platform.

Several team messaging apps offer built-in or third-party bots that support anonymous polling, allowing you to gather honest feedback without revealing who voted for which option.

Top Messaging Apps with Anonymous Polling Bots

• Slack: Uses popular third-party apps like Simple Poll or Polly to create polls with anonymous options. There is also a specialized app called Abot designed specifically for anonymous polls and feedback.
• Google Chat: Offers a built-in "Poll app " that allows for anonymous voting. You can add it to a chat or space by typing /poll or @poll and selecting "Hide name of participants" in the advanced options.
• Microsoft Teams: Features built-in polls (often powered by Microsoft Forms) within chats or channels, allowing users to make responses anonymous.
• Webex: Supports Pollbot to conduct 1:1 or group polls.
• Signal: Includes a native poll feature within group chats that can be configured to keep votes anonymous.

External Polling Tools for Chats
If you need to conduct polls across different platforms or a platform without native apps, these tools support anonymous links:

• Pollie: Creates anonymous polls shareable via links in messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram.
• StrawPoll: A free online tool that provides live results for polls generated via a shareable link.
• QuickPoll: A free tool to generate a link to an anonymous poll that can be dropped into any chat.

To recommend the best option, could you tell me:

• What specific messaging app does your team currently use (e.g., Slack, Teams, Google Chat)?
• Do you prefer a native integration or a third-party bot?

Google Chat, Microsoft Teams , and Slack all natively offer built-in or marketplace apps that allow users to conduct anonymous polls directly within group messages and channels.

The primary options for running anonymous voting bots include:

1. Google Chat

Google Chat features a built-in Poll app that can be added to direct messages, group chats, or spaces.

• How to use: Type @poll or /poll in the reply field and select the Poll app.
• Anonymity: In the advanced options, you can check the box for "Hide name of participants" to ensure all votes remain anonymous.

2. Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams comes with a native Polls app (formerly powered by Microsoft Forms) available as a messaging extension.

• How to use: Click the Forms icon under your message box, or add the Polls tab to your chat.
• Anonymity: In the poll settings, toggle the option to "Keep responses anonymous" so only the aggregate results are visible to the team.

3. Slack

Slack relies on third-party integrations from the Slack App Directory to provide robust, anonymous voting features. Popular apps include:

• Polly: One of the most widely used apps for Slack, offering specific settings to toggle on complete anonymity while gathering feedback.
• Simple Poll: Another highly rated tool that supports anonymous configuration for quick team check-ins.
• Simple Emoji Method: If you want an ad-hoc, lightweight alternative, you can type your poll into a message, format it as a blockquote, add emoji options, and instruct the team not to reply in threads (effectively hiding who clicked which emoji reaction).

If you'd like to explore third-party additions for Slack, you can browse the Slack App Directory to test which one fits your team's workflow best. Let me know if you need help setting up a specific bot for your chosen platform

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If you let me know which messaging app your team uses (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Google Chat, Mattermost, etc.), I can narrow it down to the bots that work best for that platform.