Use Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp
Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp help your team collect quick feedback, rank ideas, and make data-driven decisions directly inside your tasks. This guide walks you through enabling, using, and reporting on the Voting field so you can prioritize work with clear input from your workspace members.
With a Voting Custom Field, people can cast votes on tasks using a simple thumbs up. Each person can vote once per task, and votes are tallied automatically so you always know which items matter most.
What is a Voting Custom Field in ClickUp?
A Voting Custom Field in ClickUp is a task-level field that lets users vote on tasks in a controlled and transparent way. It is ideal for feature requests, bug prioritization, internal ideas, and any workflow where a quick approval signal is needed.
Key characteristics of a Voting Custom Field include:
- A simple thumbs up icon anyone with access can use to vote.
- A visible vote count that updates in real time.
- A limitation of one vote per person per task to keep results fair.
- Integration with views and dashboards so you can sort, filter, and report on votes.
Because the field is a Custom Field, you can add it anywhere in your ClickUp Workspace and manage it like other custom data points.
Enable Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp
Before you can add a Voting field to tasks, make sure the Custom Fields ClickApp is enabled in your workspace.
Step 1: Turn on the Custom Fields ClickApp in ClickUp
- Open your workspace settings in ClickUp.
- Navigate to the ClickApps section.
- Find the Custom Fields ClickApp.
- Toggle it on to allow custom fields, including the Voting field, across your workspace.
Once the Custom Fields ClickApp is active, you can create a Voting Custom Field on any list, folder, or space that supports task fields.
Step 2: Create a Voting Custom Field
To add a voting option to your tasks, create a Voting Custom Field where you need it.
- Open a list or another location where your tasks live.
- In a task view, locate the column area for task fields.
- Choose to add a new Custom Field.
- Select the Voting field type from the available options.
- Name your Voting Custom Field so everyone understands its purpose, such as “Feature Votes” or “Priority Votes”.
- Save your new field so it appears for all tasks in that location.
After creating the Voting Custom Field, each task in that area will display a thumbs up icon and a vote count column.
How Voting Works in ClickUp Tasks
Using Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp is straightforward for any team member with access to the tasks.
Cast a Vote on a Task in ClickUp
To vote on a task:
- Open the list or board view where the Voting Custom Field column is visible.
- Locate the task you want to support.
- Click the thumbs up icon in the Voting Custom Field column for that task.
Your vote is added immediately, and the vote count increases by one. If you change your mind, click the thumbs up again to remove your vote.
Voting Rules in ClickUp
Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp follow specific rules to keep results accurate and fair:
- Each person can vote only once per task for each Voting Custom Field.
- Only people who can see the task can vote on it.
- Votes update in real time so everyone sees the latest totals.
- Removing your vote decreases the count by one.
These rules make it easy to understand which items are most important across your workspace without confusion or duplicate input.
View and Manage Votes in ClickUp
Once votes have been cast, you can use ClickUp views and options to see and manage results.
Sort and Filter Tasks by Votes in ClickUp
To identify the tasks with the most support, organize your views around the Voting Custom Field.
- Sort by votes: Arrange tasks in descending order to see the highest-voted items at the top of your list.
- Filter by votes: Show only tasks with at least one vote, or specify a minimum number of votes to focus on top priorities.
- Combine filters: Use the Voting Custom Field with other filters like status or assignee to narrow down what matters most.
Sorting and filtering around the Voting Custom Field helps you quickly build a backlog of prioritized tasks.
See Who Voted on a Task
In ClickUp, you may also want to understand who is supporting a particular item.
- Open the task that has a Voting Custom Field.
- Locate the Voting area in the task panel.
- Hover over or open the vote details if available to see the people who have voted.
This transparency allows you to identify which teams or stakeholders are most interested in a specific piece of work.
Report on Voting Data in ClickUp
Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp become even more powerful when you use them for reporting and long-term planning.
Use Views and Dashboards for ClickUp Voting Data
You can visualize and track votes at scale using advanced views and dashboards.
- Custom views: Create list or table views filtered by the Voting Custom Field to review highly voted items for planning sessions.
- Dashboards: Add widgets that surface tasks with the highest vote counts to keep important items visible to leadership and teams.
- Saved filters: Save common filters around the Voting Custom Field so you can quickly revisit priority lists over time.
By integrating voting results into your reporting, you can align roadmaps, sprints, and releases with the preferences and needs of your users or internal teams.
Best Practices for Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp
To get the most value from Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp, follow these best practices.
Clarify the Purpose of Each Voting Field
Use a clear, descriptive name for every Voting Custom Field you create. Examples include:
- “Customer Feature Votes”
- “Internal Priority Votes”
- “Design Review Approval”
Consistent naming helps your team understand why they are voting and how you will use the results.
Encourage Consistent Use Across ClickUp
Share simple guidelines with your team about when to vote and what a vote means. For example:
- Ask product teams to vote on which features should be considered for the next release cycle.
- Invite support or success teams to vote on bugs that impact customers the most.
- Use votes in internal idea boards to highlight the most promising suggestions.
Aligning expectations ensures the Voting Custom Field produces reliable data across your ClickUp Workspace.
Troubleshooting Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp
If you run into issues while using Voting Custom Fields in ClickUp, check the following areas.
Voting Field Not Visible
- Confirm that the Custom Fields ClickApp is enabled for your workspace.
- Verify that the Voting Custom Field is added to the correct location (space, folder, or list).
- Adjust the visible columns in your view to ensure the Voting field column is not hidden.
Unable to Vote on a Task
- Make sure you have permission to view and edit the task.
- Confirm that the Voting Custom Field is active and not removed from that location.
- Remember that each person can only cast one vote per task per Voting Custom Field.
Additional Resources for ClickUp Users
For more details about Voting Custom Fields, refer to the official documentation from ClickUp on the source page: Use Voting Custom Fields.
If you need expert help setting up workflows, optimizing your workspace, or improving your overall productivity strategy, you can also explore consulting services at Consultevo.
By configuring and using Voting Custom Fields effectively in ClickUp, your team can capture feedback quickly, keep priorities visible, and make smarter decisions about what to build or tackle next.
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