Dot vote flow
12 minSegments
5
First
4:00
Total
12:00
A 12-minute dot voting timer with option review, silent voting, counting, discussion, and decision.
Review options, vote, count, discuss, and decide
Free Dot Voting Timer
Use a dot voting timer for reviewing options, silent voting, counting votes, discussing results, and choosing next steps. Create an XTimer room when workshop participants need one shared voting countdown.
Built for this job
Workshop groups can move from options to a visible priority signal.
Voting stays silent long enough to reduce influence from louder voices.
XTimer rooms support shared dot voting timers for in-person and digital boards.
Current agenda item
Review options
1/5
4:00
Next
Silent voting
Total time
12:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Silent dot vote
3 minTotal
3 min
A 3-minute timer for silent dot voting.
Vote count
2 minTotal
2 min
A 2-minute timer for counting votes and checking ties.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Explain voting rules before the silent voting segment starts.
Keep voting short and reserve time to discuss ties or surprises.
Translate vote results into next steps before closing the activity.
Use an XTimer room when a facilitator controls voting time for the whole group.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dot voting timer?
A dot voting timer structures option review, silent voting, vote counting, result discussion, and next-step decisions.
Can this be used with sticky notes?
Yes. Dot voting works well after sticky note clustering, ideation, or workshop prioritization.
Can everyone share the dot voting timer?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when workshop participants need one shared dot voting countdown.