Can I cheat on Kahoot!? Hacks, bots and how hosts keep games fair

No. There's no legitimate way to cheat on Kahoot! or hack it to get answers or extra points. Tools and websites that claim to reveal answers or flood games with bots break Kahoot!'s Terms and Conditions and can put your device or account at risk. Hosts can keep games fair with built-in settings: 2-Step Join and Lock game joining stop bots and uninvited players, the nickname generator and nickname filter stop offensive names, and randomized questions make answer-sharing harder.

• What are Kahoot! hacks and bots?
• How do I stop bots from joining my Kahoot! game?
• How do I stop Kahoot! bot spam during a game?
• How do I stop inappropriate nicknames?
• How do I stop players from sharing answers?
• How are points and the kahoot winner decided?
• FAQ

What are Kahoot! hacks and bots?

"Kahoot! hacks" usually means one of two things:

• Bots: scripts that use a shared game PIN to join a game many times with fake players, often with offensive nicknames.
• Answer tools: websites or browser extensions that claim to show the correct answers or give extra points.

Both are against Kahoot!'s Terms and Conditions. Answer tools often ask you to install extensions or enter account details, which can lead to scams or a stolen account.

How do I stop bots from joining my Kahoot! game?

1. Don't share your game PIN publicly. Posting it on social media lets anyone — including bots — join.
2. Turn on 2-Step Join on the Game Options screen before you start. Players must enter the game PIN and match a pattern shown on your screen. The pattern changes every few seconds, so people and scripts that can't see your screen can't join. Players who use a QR code or direct link must complete it too.
3. Lock game joining once everyone is in. No one else can enter, even with the correct PIN. 
4. Remove unwanted players by clicking their nickname in the lobby.

How do I stop Kahoot! bot spam during a game?

If your game suddenly fills with bots or spam nicknames:

1. Lock game joining right away so no more bots can enter.
2. Remove the bots you can see.
3. If there are too many, end the game and start a new session. It gets a new PIN, so the bots' PIN stops working.
4. Before you start again, turn on 2-Step Join and share the new PIN only with your group.

How do I stop inappropriate nicknames?

• Nickname generator: in Classic mode, players spin for a friendly two-word nickname (up to three tries) instead of typing their own.
• Automatic nickname filter: Kahoot! replaces nicknames that match a list of inappropriate words with a neutral name.
• Player identifier: ask players for an identifier if you need to know who joined

How do I stop players from sharing answers?

• Randomize questions and answers so players see them in a different order.
• Show questions only on the shared screen. Players then have to watch your screen to answer. Turn "Show questions & answers" on players' devices off or on depending on your class: 
• Use Accuracy mode if you want to reward correct answers instead of speed: 
• Assign the kahoot with a deadline for graded work instead of hosting it live: 

How are points and the kahoot winner decided?

Players earn up to 1000 points for a correct answer, and faster correct answers earn more. The player with the most points after the last question wins. Read more on how points work.

FAQ

1. Is there a Kahoot! answer bot or hack that works? No legitimate one. Tools that claim to give answers or points break Kahoot!'s Terms and Conditions and are often scams.
    
2. Is it safe to use Kahoot! hack websites? No. They often ask you to install extensions or enter account details, which can lead to malware or a stolen account.
    
3. Why did dozens of strange players join my game? Your game PIN was probably shared outside the room. Turn on 2-Step Join, remove the extra players in the lobby and lock game joining.
    
4. Can I find out who used an offensive nickname? Kahoot! can't share data about individual participants because of privacy laws such as COPPA and GDPR. Use the player identifier or the nickname generator to prevent it next time.