Quick answer
To use voting in Miro, open the Voting widget from the apps panel, set a title, vote limit, and time limit, then start the session so collaborators can click objects to cast votes. Results tally automatically on each item, letting your team prioritize sticky notes or ideas quickly during workshops, retrospectives, or planning sessions.
Steps at a glance
- Open the Apps panel and search for the Voting widget
- Drag the Voting widget onto your board
- Set a title, vote limit per person, and time limit
- Click Start voting to launch the session
- Have collaborators click items to cast their votes
- Watch live vote counts appear on each item
- Click Stop voting and review the results
Summary
Miro's Voting tool lets teams cast votes directly on sticky notes, frames, or shapes to prioritize ideas without leaving the board. It works in real time, so everyone sees results update live as votes come in, making it a fast way to close out brainstorms and workshops with a clear decision.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Voting widget
Click the Apps icon in the left toolbar (or the '+ More apps' option if it's not pinned), then search for 'Voting' in the app library. Select the Voting widget to add it to your board's toolbar for quick access during any session.
Step 2
Add the widget to your board
Drag the Voting icon from the toolbar onto an empty area of the board. A settings panel opens where you'll configure the session before anyone can start voting. Position it near the sticky notes or ideas you want people to vote on.
Step 3
Configure your voting session
Give the session a clear title, such as 'Prioritize Q3 Features,' and set the number of votes each participant can cast. You can also enable a time limit so the session closes automatically, which pairs well with a visible countdown if you also drop in an on-board timer.
Step 4
Start the voting session
Click Start voting to activate the session for everyone on the board. Once live, a voting icon appears near eligible items, and collaborators with access to the board can click any sticky note, shape, or frame to add their vote.
Step 5
Let collaborators cast their votes
Each participant clicks directly on the items they want to support, and a small vote counter appears on each object. Voters can typically remove a vote by clicking the same item again, as long as their vote limit hasn't already been used up.
Step 6
Monitor results in real time
Vote totals update live on every item as people participate, so you can watch consensus form without refreshing anything. This is especially useful during a retrospective or planning session when you want to react to trends as votes come in.
Step 7
Stop the session and review results
Click Stop voting once your time limit ends or discussion wraps up. Miro keeps the final vote counts visible on each item, letting you sort, group, or move the top-voted ideas into a new frame for follow-up action.
Why this matters
You've just wrapped a brainstorming session with dozens of sticky notes and no clear favorite. Instead of debating in circles, you launch a voting round so every collaborator picks their top ideas at once, giving you a ranked, data-backed shortlist in minutes instead of another meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Voting tool available on Miro's free plan?
Yes, the Voting widget is accessible on Miro's free plan and can be added to any board you own or have edit access to. Session limits and vote counts work the same regardless of plan tier.
Do participants need a Miro account to vote?
Participants generally need to be signed in and have edit access to the board to cast a vote. If your board is set to invite-only or restricted sharing, make sure voters are added as collaborators beforehand.
Can I run multiple voting sessions on one board?
Yes, you can stop one session and start a new Voting widget instance for a different set of items or a follow-up round. Each session tracks its own vote counts independently, so previous results aren't affected.
Can I see who voted for what?
By default, Miro shows aggregate vote counts on each item rather than individual voter names, keeping the process anonymous. This encourages honest input during team prioritization exercises.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to add sticky notes in MiroLearn how to add, customize, and organize sticky notes in Miro for brainstorming, retrospectives, and visual planning sessions.
How to create a retrospective board in MiroLearn how to set up a retrospective board in Miro using templates, sticky notes, voting, and timers to run effective team retros.
How to invite collaborators to a Miro boardLearn how to invite collaborators to a Miro board using email invites or share links, and set the right permission level for each teammate.
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