Make Polls More Engaging: WhatsApp Adds Images to Channel Polls

Make WhatsApp channel polls visually attractive.

Sometimes, text descriptions just aren’t enough. WhatsApp wants to solve this with a new feature allowing channel admins to add images to poll options. According toWABetaInfo, this is being done to improve clarity and user engagement by providing visual context for each voting option. WhatsApp poll images are expected to roll out to channels first, with expansion to other chat types later.

Once an image is attached to one poll option, you must add photos to all other poll options. This is so that each choice is equally represented and allows voters to compare all options within the same visual context.

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Let’s say you’re a designer sharing different logo concepts with a client in a WhatsApp channel. Instead of sending separate images and asking for feedback, you could create a poll with each logo as a separate option. This allows the client to easily compare the designs side-by-side and cast their vote for their preferred option in a clear and organized way.

How to Use Photo Polls on WhatsApp

This feature is being rolled out to beta users for WhatsApp channels first. Here are the steps to add an image to a poll:

Availability and Rollout: When Can You Use Polls With Images?

This feature is currently under development and is being rolled out to beta testers through the Google Play Beta Program. This means the feature is not yet available in the stable, public version of WhatsApp. The specific beta version where this feature was spotted is2.25.1.17.

Initially, this feature will be exclusive to WhatsApp Channels. WhatsApp has indicated that it plans to potentially extend photo polls to group chats and individual conversations in the future.

So, while the feature isn’t widely available yet, it’s actively being worked on and tested. Stay tuned for future WhatsApp updates for both beta and stable versions.

Anchit Srivastava

Working as a Tech Writer at Tech Wiser, I’m passionate about technology since childhood. I enjoy discussing it with friends, exploring new techs, and analyzing features in Android, iOS, and other technologies. My goal is to simplify complex information about current and emerging technologies, making them more accessible and understandable to people interested in learning more.

Make Polls More Engaging: WhatsApp Adds Images to Channel Polls