Planning tool · Voting

A vote where kids feel heard and parents stay in charge.

Stop the 47-message group chat debate. Create a vote in 60 seconds, share a link with the family — including grandparents on their phone — and let weighted voting keep parents' decisions appropriate while kids feel genuinely included.

Open a vote How it works

Free to use No sign-up for voters Works on any device

Family vote · live

Spring break, 2026

5 voters · 3 options 2 days left

Hawaii ★ Top · 52% 52%

Mom (2×), Dad (2×), Emma

Disney World 32%

Sam, Jake

Cancún 16%

Parents 2× weight Anonymous mode

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The problem

Most family vacation arguments start with "where should we…" and end with one parent quietly deciding for everyone. Voting turns that into a fair, fast, kid-included decision.

67%

Of family decisions stall in group chat

The average family spends three-plus hours debating destinations, restaurants, and activities in messy threads. A vote with weights and a deadline cuts that to minutes.

How it works

From debate to decision. In three steps.

Parents discussing options at a kitchen table

Create

Pick a vote type, add the options.

Single choice, ranked, approval, or yes/no. Add 2–6 options, flip on weighted voting (parents 2×) or anonymous mode, optionally set a deadline. 60 seconds, no spreadsheets.

Send a link. Everyone votes, on any device.

Voters don't need an account — they click the link, enter their name, and vote in seconds. Grandparents on their phone, teens in their room, kids on the iPad: all in one shared tally.

Family looking at phone screens together

Decide

Watch results live. Get a clear winner.

Bars update as votes come in. When the deadline passes (or the consensus threshold is met), the vote closes and a single winner emerges — with the full breakdown of who voted for what.

What you get

Built for fair family decisions.

Every feature exists to break a specific group-chat failure mode — the lurker, the dominant voice, the kid who feels unheard, the parent who ends up "the bad guy."

Weighted voting

Parents 2×, kids 1× — or your own ratios. Kids feel heard; adults guide the final call.

No-account voting

Voters click the link, type a name, vote. No sign-up, no app, no email — grandparents friendly.

Anonymous mode

Hide who voted for what until results close. Honest answers from teens, no social pressure.

4 vote types

Single choice, ranked, approval, or yes/no — match the vote shape to the decision shape.

Voting deadline

Set a timer. Vote closes automatically — perfect when you need an answer before prices change.

Consensus threshold

Require ≥60% (or any %) before a winner is declared. Real agreement, not a split decision.

Real example

Picking a family restaurant. Group chat vs democratic vote.

Same family, same question: where do we eat tonight? Two ways to decide. One leaves at least one person unhappy. The other reaches consensus in three minutes.

Group chat

"Where should we eat?" — 47 messages later, still no answer
Three people suggest, two people ignore
Kids' picks get dismissed without a real reason
Someone just "decides" for the family
At least one person is quietly unhappy

Time spent

~45 min

Clear winner in minutes

Democratic vote

Create the vote with 4 restaurant options
5 family members vote from their phones
Parents' 2× weight keeps the call appropriate
Kids feel heard; their picks are visibly counted
Italian wins, 67%. Everyone respects the result.

Time spent

~3 min

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Vote shapes

Pick the right vote type for the decision.

A destination vote runs longer with more options. A "what's for dinner" vote takes minutes. Match the vote shape to the decision shape.

Decision type	Typical options	Voting window	Best for
Destination	4–6 options	2–3 days	Choosing where to go
Activity	3–5 options	30 minutes	Daily activity decisions
Restaurant	3–4 options	15 minutes	Quick dinner decisions
Accommodation	2–4 options	1–2 days	Hotel or rental picks
Day plan	2–3 options	1 hour	Beach day vs city day
Custom	Any	Varies	Any group decision

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Frequently asked

Honest answers about family voting.

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How does weighted voting work?

Weighted voting lets you assign different vote weights to family members. For example, parents get 2× weight while kids get 1×. Everyone's voice is heard while parents maintain appropriate influence over decisions like budget and safety.

Do voters need to create an account?

No. Only the vote creator needs an account. Voters click the shared link or enter a vote code — no sign-up, no app download, no email required. Enter a name and vote.

Can kids participate in the vote?

Yes — and it's one of the main reasons families use this. Kids feel included in the decision, which builds excitement for the trip. Use weighted voting so their preferences count while parents still guide the final call.

What is anonymous voting mode?

Anonymous mode hides who voted for what until the vote is closed. Useful with teens who feel pressure to agree with parents, with extended family where politics get tricky, or any time you want honest preferences without social influence.

What vote types are available?

Four types: Single Choice (pick one), Ranked Choice (rank in order), Approval Voting (approve all acceptable options), and Yes/No (thumbs up or down on a single proposal).

What is a consensus threshold?

A consensus threshold sets the minimum percentage an option needs to win. Set it to 60% and a winner needs at least 60% support — otherwise the vote stays open or you discuss and re-vote.

Can I set a voting deadline?

Yes. Set an optional deadline. Voters see the remaining time, and the vote automatically closes when the deadline passes — perfect when you need a decision before prices change.

Can I use this for non-travel decisions?

Yes. While designed for family travel, the voting tool works for any group decision — movie night, dinner choices, weekend plans, or any time you need consensus.

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