What is NextGenPoll?
NextGenPoll is a real-time audience polling platform designed for presentations, lectures, and team meetings. Presenters can ask questions live and watch results update in real time — participants respond from any device with a browser, no account required.
Who is it for?
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Participant | Joins a live session via a short code or URL and submits answers to questions as the presenter activates them. No login required. |
| Presenter | Creates polls, manages questions, runs live sessions, and controls what participants see on screen. Requires a NextGenPoll account. |
| Administrator | Manages the platform, user accounts, workspaces, and spaces. Has access to the admin dashboard. |
Key Concepts
NextGenPoll uses a simple hierarchy to keep everything organised:
- Workspace — The top-level entity (e.g. your university or company).
- Space — A sub-grouping within a workspace (e.g. a specific class or team).
- Poll — A collection of questions and settings. You can launch a Poll multiple times.
- Question — an individual prompt sent to participants. NextGenPoll supports 7 question types.
Where to Go Next
- Joining a poll? → Quick Start: Participant
- Running a session? → Quick Start: Presenter
- Setting up the platform? → Admin Guide: Architecture