Overview
Daily mini-polls give PickFu+ subscribers instant access to free, quick consumer feedback every day. With these 5-person polls, you can test ideas, settle internal debates, or run quick experiments without using your account credits.
Prerequisites
Active PickFu+ subscription (annual plans starting at $999/year or monthly at $99/month)
PickFu account in good standing
One free poll per user, per day: Each team member on a PickFu+ subscription receives their own daily mini-poll. This means larger teams can run multiple free mini-polls each day across different users.
Compatibility
Plan requirement: PickFu+ subscriptions only (not available on Pay-as-you-go plans)
Poll types: All standard PickFu poll types are supported
Audience: General U.S. audience only (no demographic targeting available for mini-polls)
When to use daily mini-polls
Daily mini-polls are perfect for:
Quick direction: Get fast feedback on early-stage ideas before investing in larger polls
Internal debates: Settle team disagreements with real consumer opinions
Low-stakes testing: Experiment with different approaches or messaging without using credits
Daily insights: Run consistent small tests to inform your decision-making process
Concept validation: Test whether an idea has potential before developing it further
Broad audience testing: Test concepts with a general U.S. audience before narrowing to specific demographics in larger polls
Pro tip: Use your daily mini-poll for initial testing, then expand to a larger audience if you see promising results. Mini-polls can be upgraded to any standard sample size (15-500 respondents) for deeper insights.
How to create a daily mini-poll
Step 1: Access the daily mini-poll
Log in to your PickFu account
Click the Free daily mini-poll button on your dashboard
The survey builder will open with settings configured for your mini-poll
Step 2: Build your poll
Write your question in the question field
Select your poll type (Head-to-Head, Ranked, Open-ended, etc.)
Add your options (images, text, videos, or URLs)
Optionally add question context to provide background information to respondents
Best practice: Keep your mini-poll questions focused and simple. With only 5 responses, you'll get directional feedback rather than statistically significant data—save complex testing for larger audience sizes.
Step 3: Confirm your audience
Your audience is automatically set to 5 respondents from the general U.S. audience
Demographic targeting is not available for mini-polls
You can add optional demographic questions to see how different groups responded
No targeting for mini-polls: Daily mini-polls are restricted to a general U.S. audience with no demographic targeting. If you need to target specific demographics, increase your sample size to 15 or more respondents using your account credits.
Step 4: Review and publish
Click Preview to see how your poll will appear to respondents
Review your question, options, and audience settings
Click Checkout to proceed
Verify the poll is free (if your daily mini-poll is available)
Click Publish Poll to launch
Understanding your mini-poll results
Once your 5-person mini-poll completes (typically within minutes to hours), you'll receive:
Vote tallies: See which option received the most votes
Written feedback: Read detailed explanations from each respondent about their choice
AI Summary: Get an automated overview of key insights (included free on all polls)
Demographic data: View how different demographic groups responded (if you added demographic questions)
Need more data? You can easily increase your sample size after your mini-poll completes. Click the Increase sample size button on your results page to add more respondents and get deeper insights.
Expanding your mini-poll
Starting with a mini-poll and want deeper insights? You can easily add more respondents to your existing poll:
Review your 5-person mini-poll results on the results page
Click the Increase sample size button at the top of the results page
Choose how many additional respondents you want to add (15, 30, 50, 100, 200, or 500 total)
Review the pricing and confirm your selection
Your poll will continue collecting responses with the new sample size
When you increase your sample size, you'll also unlock demographic targeting options. Learn more about adding more respondents to your poll.
Smart workflow: Use your daily mini-poll to test 2-3 concepts, identify the strongest performer, then run a larger poll on just the top options to save credits and get statistically significant results.
Frequently asked questions
How often do I get a free mini-poll?
Each PickFu+ user receives one free 5-person mini-poll per day. The daily allowance resets at midnight Pacific Time. If you don't use your daily mini-poll, it does not roll over to the next day.
Can I use my mini-poll for any poll type?
Yes! Daily mini-polls support all PickFu poll types, including Head-to-Head, Ranked, Open-ended, Single Select, Multi Select, Star Rating, Emoji Reaction, Click Tests, and 5-Second Tests.
Can I target specific audiences with my mini-poll?
No. Daily mini-polls are restricted to a general U.S. audience with no demographic targeting available. If you need to target specific demographics, age groups, or other traits, you'll need to increase your sample size to 15 or more respondents, which will use your account credits and unlock targeting options.
What happens if I already used my daily mini-poll?
If you've already used your free daily mini-poll for the day, creating another 5-person poll will use your account credits at standard pricing. Your next free mini-poll will be available after midnight Pacific Time.
Can I add more respondents to my mini-poll after it completes?
Yes! After your mini-poll completes, you can click the Increase sample size button on the results page to add more respondents. This allows you to expand your 5-person mini-poll to any standard sample size (15-500 respondents) using your account credits. Learn more in our guide on adding more respondents to your poll.
Do mini-polls include AI analysis tools?
Yes! All polls (including free daily mini-polls) include the AI Summary feature at no extra cost. PickFu+ subscribers also have access to AI Sentiment and AI Labs on all their polls, including mini-polls.
How long does it take to get mini-poll results?
Most 5-person mini-polls complete within minutes to a few hours. Since mini-polls use a general U.S. audience with no targeting restrictions, they typically complete faster than targeted polls.
Can I save my mini-poll as a template?
Yes! After creating a mini-poll, you can save it as a Team Template to reuse the same format with your team. This is perfect for recurring tests you run daily.
What's the difference between mini-polls and regular polls?
The only difference is the sample size and cost. Mini-polls use 5 respondents and are free for PickFu+ subscribers (one per user per day). Regular polls range from 15-500 respondents and use account credits. Both provide the same quality feedback and analysis tools.
Do all team members get their own daily mini-poll?
Yes! As of September 2025, PickFu+ subscribers receive one free daily mini-poll per user (not per team). This means if you have 5 team members on your PickFu+ subscription, your team collectively has access to 5 free mini-polls each day.
Best practices for mini-polls
Test early and often: Use your daily mini-poll consistently to build a habit of consumer-informed decision making
Keep it simple: With only 5 responses, focus on clear, straightforward questions that don't require deep analysis
Iterate quickly: Use mini-poll feedback to refine your options, then test again the next day with improved versions
Combine with larger polls: Run mini-polls for initial direction, then validate winners with 50-100 respondent polls
Share with your team: Quick mini-poll results are perfect for team discussions and decision-making meetings
Document patterns: Track your mini-poll results over time to identify consistent preferences in your target audience
Troubleshooting
Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
Mini-poll isn't showing as free | You've already used your daily mini-poll | Wait until midnight Pacific Time for your next free mini-poll, or proceed with standard pricing |
Can't find the mini-poll option | The button may not be visible if you've already used your daily mini-poll | Look for the Free daily mini-poll button on your dashboard. If you don't see it, you may have already used today's mini-poll or don't have an active PickFu+ subscription |
Poll is taking longer than expected | High demand on the PickFu panel | Wait a few more hours for responses to complete; most mini-polls finish within a few hours |
Don't have a PickFu+ subscription | Daily mini-polls are exclusive to PickFu+ subscribers | Subscribe to PickFu+ to unlock daily mini-polls and other premium features |
What's next
Learn about PickFu+ subscription benefits
Explore poll question best practices
Discover how to choose the right sample size for different testing goals
Check out PickFu Templates for common use cases