How to use Kahoot! for free as a participant or student

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Welcome to Kahoot! If you are wondering how you can use Kahoot! for free, you are in the right place. This guide explains everything you need to know about joining games, creating your own quizzes, and studying without spending a dime.

How can I use Kahoot! for free?

Joining and playing Kahoot! is always free for participants. Students can also create, host, and study using a free Kahoot! account. Subscriptions are primarily for teachers or professionals who require premium features and larger audience limits.

How do I create a free Kahoot! account?

  1. Go to kahoot.com and click Sign up FREE.
  2. Choose your appropriate account type (such as student, teacher, personal, or professional).
  3. Register using your email address, or use quick sign-up options like Google, Microsoft, or Apple.
  4. Once you confirm your account, you will automatically be on the free plan.
💡 Privacy and safety are our top priorities. For young students (under 13 in the U.S., under 16 outside the U.S.), specific age-based privacy restrictions apply. To learn more about how we handle child data in a fun, easy-to-understand format, check out our interactive Playing Safe with Kahoot! privacy notice featuring Freddy the Fox.

What free features are included?

As a free user, you have access to a variety of powerful tools:

How do I create my first kahoot for free?

  1. Click Create, then select New kahoot.
  2. Add a catchy title, description, and your questions.
  3. You can use the free image library to make your quiz engaging, and select from different free question types.
  4. Once finished, click to save your kahoot so it is ready to play.
🔗 Want to learn more? Check out our visual guide on how to create an account.

How can I host or assign a free kahoot?

  1. Open your saved kahoot and click Host.
  2. You can either host it live for a group or assign it as a challenge for self-paced learning.
  3. Share the game PIN or the challenge link with your audience.

How do I join a kahoot for free as a participant?

  1. Go to kahoot.it or open the Kahoot! mobile app.
  2. Enter the game PIN provided by the host.
  3. Pick a nickname and join instantly - no account required!

Troubleshooting: Why am I being asked to pay?

If you are trying to save your Kahoot! and the system is prompting you to upgrade, you likely included a feature that isn't included in the free version.

☝️ Premium question types, advanced reporting, and extremely large participant sessions are not included in free accounts. Ensure you only use standard quiz options if you wish to remain on the free tier.
☝️ If you believe you are being asked to upgrade in error, please reach out via our support contact form.

FAQ

  1. Is Kahoot! completely free for students?
    Yes! Students can join, play, and even create kahoots at no cost.
     
  2. Can I use Kahoot! without an account?
    Yes. You do not need an account to join a game as a participant. The mobile app is also free to download and includes study modes for learners.
     
  3. Can I host multiple free games in one day?
    Yes. If you have a free version, you are not limited to hosting once a day. You can restart the quiz for the next set of students to play during the same day.
     
  4. Can I use Kahoot! without an account? 
    Yes. You do not need an account to join a game as a participant. The mobile app is also free to download and includes study modes for learners.
     
  5. Can I practice math for free? 
    Yes! Students in Grades 1–5 can build math fluency using Math Missions and interact with games like Duck-Duck Fractions and Wash-Wash Operations. Free accounts receive access to a limited number of daily sessions or the first world of each game to help build conceptual understanding.
     
  6. Is there a player limit on free accounts? 
    Yes. The exact number of participants varies based on your account type. You can check the specific limits in our participant limits guide.
     
  7. Does Kahoot! offer a one-time purchase option? 
    No, Kahoot! currently only offers subscription plans; there are no one-time purchases.
     
  8. Can teachers use Kahoot! for free? 
    Yes. Teachers can host with a free account, but larger classes and premium features require a paid plan. You can view if Kahoot! offers free trials to test these premium tools.

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  • This was very helpful!  🤓

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  • this is not free ;{

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  • Thanks!

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  • I want to create a Kahoot for my class but, I have to pay and I don't like this feature because now I won't be able to share my Kahoot with anyone, not even my own friends. Please fix this feature. Thanks!

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  • Hi Banana12345678910101! If you are being required to upgrade/pay for features that are supposed to be free based on the guidance here in our help center and the upgrade/pricing page for your respective user group, then please contact our team for assistance.

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  • Ok, Thank you!

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  • Thank u

     

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  • Hi @prinzingf There's a version of Kahoot! for everyone to enjoy free of charge. Nevertheless, if you need more functionalities and access to the advanced features you can subscribe to one of our paid plans. We prepared a special selection of plans for different use cases and needs. 

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  • Hi there - If I have the free version, after the first 10 students play will I be able to restart the quiz for the next 10 students to play during the class? Or does the quiz only work once a day?

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  • Hi @melissas82!

    With the free version of Kahoot!, you can restart the quiz for the next set of students to play during the class. You're not limited to hosting only once a day. This means you can have multiple groups of students participate in the same quiz by restarting it after each group has finished.

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  • yes

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  • good

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  • ok

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    athvana
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  • Good

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  • Is it possible to create a free kahoot and let people (more than 3) take part in it? Only 3 people can join unfortunatly… 

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  • Hello, The number of participants varies based on the account type, type of usage, and subscription you have. Player limits for all account types and subscriptions are listed in this article: https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003072287-How-many-participants-can-play-a-kahoot

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  • Can I used it to help my students on science and mathematics education

     

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    danielamankwaah86
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  • NOBODY wants to pay for using Kahoot only 1 time! What a shame

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  • Thank you for your feedback @andreavalente. There's a version of the Kahoot! a platform for everyone to enjoy free of charge. Nevertheless, if you need more functionalities and access to the advanced features you can subscribe to one of our paid plans. We prepared a special selection of plans for different use cases and needs. 

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  • Thank you!

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