The maximum number of options in poll maximum options is 100.
How can I set the maximum number to over 10 million?
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The discussion revolves around the “Poll maximum options” feature in Discourse. LoveMCJ initially inquired about setting the maximum number of poll options to over 10 million, citing an example where a high number of options might be beneficial. JammyDodger and Canapin responded with skepticism, questioning the practicality of such a high number of options.
However, LoveMCJ explained their use case: a voting system to encourage user participation, where a simple poll with two options (e.g., “Liverpool win” or “Manchester United win”) would be shared widely to attract visitors to the site. The goal is to allow unlimited votes, similar to comments. Canapin clarified that the “poll maximum options” setting refers to the number of options a poll can have, not the maximum number of votes, which has no hard limit.
With this clarification, LoveMCJ expressed relief and appreciation for the help. The conversation ended on a lighthearted note, with JammyDodger joking about a 10 million team football match and LoveMCJ responding with a smile.
That seems like an excessive amount of poll options. 
What’s the poll question you’re thinking of where there are 10 million possible options?
The above is just an example. If it is possible to configure more than 100 settings, is it possible to configure 1,000 or more than 10,000 settings?
Hi LoveMCJ
So far, I believe no one has asked such a thing.
We’re open to tweaking input max values when there are valid use cases (can you share examples of polls where you think more than 100 options would be beneficial?), provided that not much technical complexity arises from it.
I am building a site with Discourse that has one of its main goals to encourage people to participate in voting on a topic. It is a forum site that aims to increase engagement more than just writing comments.
For example, tonight Liverpool and Manchester United are playing, and I want to set up a simple poll like this:
- Liverpool win
- Manchester United win
The idea is to spread the link of this post as much as possible, and attract people to our site.
Right now, the poll only allows up to 100 votes, so if there are more than 100 votes, no one can vote anymore. I want to change the setting so that the poll can have unlimited votes, like comments.
Can you help me with this? I sincerely want your help. Thank you in advance.
poll maximum options defines the number of the maximum options a poll can have, not the maximum number of votes
I don’t think there’s a hard limit to the number of votes.
I see, I misunderstood the options. Thank you for clarifying. I’m relieved to know that there is no limit by default.
I really appreciate your help. Have a great day!
I do like the idea of a 10 million team football match though.
Have a nice day~ 