How to download a kahoot and play offline in the mobile app

You can download kahoots in the Kahoot! mobile app and play them offline – perfect for studying in airplane mode, when you don't have Wi-Fi, or when your internet connection is unstable. 

Once downloaded, you can use self-study modes (Flashcards, Learn, Test) or play in Classic solo mode without needing a live host or internet connection.

How to download a kahoot

1. Open in the Kahoot! mobile app.
2. Go to Your Library ot open a kahoot from the Discover page.
3. On the kahoot details page, tap three vertical dots (⋮).
4. Select Download on this device. 
   

☝️ If the kahoot includes videos, you’ll see a message saying: “Videos aren’t supported. Do you want to download it for offline play?” → Tap Download now to continue.


📌 Embedded videos are not playable offline, but you can still use all question-and-answer content in any offline-compatible mode.

Where to find downloaded content

1. Open the Kahoot! mobile app.
2. Go to Library → Kahoots → Downloads.
3. Tap any kahoot to open it offline.
   

How to play and study kahoot offline

Once kahoot is downloaded, open it from the Downloads section in your Library. You can choose from the following offline modes:

Self-study modes (great for learning and practice)

• Flashcards – memorize key facts and definitions
• Learn – practice without timers and reinforce understanding
• Test – simulate real exam conditions (answers shown at the end)

👉 For a full guide, visit: How to use self-study modes in the Kahoot! app

Solo mode (great for gameplay and fun)

• Classic solo - play the kahoot as a single-player quiz with no host required

👉 Learn more: How to play kahoot solo in the app

Offline progress sync

• Your offline study progress is saved directly on your device. 
• When you reconnect to the internet, open the app and refresh — progress syncs automatically. 
• If you leave a downloaded kahoot mid-session, you can resume it anytime from the: Home → Active tab
  

This lets you continue right where you left off — even if you were offline.

FAQ: Downloading and playing kahoots offline

1. Can I play kahoot without internet?
   Yes! After downloading a kahoot in the Kahoot! mobile app, you can study or play in Flashcards, Learn, Test, or Classic solo mode without internet access.
    
2. Can I download a kahoot on the web platform?
   No. Downloading kahoots for offline use is only available on the Kahoot! mobile app. If you are using a computer, you need an internet connection to play.
   👉 For browser-based learning, see: How to learn and practice with self-study modes on the web
   👉 For browser-based gameplay, see: How to play kahoot solo on the web platform
    
3. Which Kahoot! modes work offline?
   Offline play supports Flashcards, Learn, Test and Classic solo. Live games and multiplayer require an internet connection.
    
4. Does offline mode save my progress? 
   Yes. Your progress is saved locally. Once you reconnect to the internet, the app syncs your progress automatically.
    
5. Can I use self-study modes offline?
   Yes! Flashcards, Learn, and Test fully support offline study once the kahoot is downloaded.
    
6. Can I use Kahoot! offline during the flight?
   Absolutely. Many learners download kahoots before boarding to study in airplane mode.

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