Live Word Cloud
A word cloud that builds in front of your audience. Everyone answers from their own device. Reveal results and the shared screen shows the cloud, then updates as responses come in.
- Real-time updates
- No signup for participants
- Projector-friendly display
- Anonymous option
Why live matters
A static word cloud is a summary. A live one is a conversation starter. When people see their own word appear and grow on the screen, they pay attention in a way they do not for a slide of bullet points.
The display view is built for that moment. Once you reveal results, it shows the cloud at presentation size, with the most common answers largest, so the back row can read it. Your host console shows responses straight away, and after the reveal the display updates as new answers arrive, which gives you something to react to out loud.
Tips for a better cloud
Ask for one word, not a sentence. The input is a single line capped at 40 characters, and shorter prompts give you cleaner clusters. Keep the question concrete, because abstract prompts tend to scatter into one-off answers.
Decide about anonymity before you start. Anonymous mode tends to produce more honest answers on sensitive topics, while named mode can be better for a small class where you want to follow up. Both are options when you create the session.
Be aware that very similar spellings may count as different answers. 'Stress' and 'stressed' can appear separately, so a quick note to the room about spelling helps.
How it works
Get started in minutes
Write a prompt people can answer in one word
Good prompts are specific and quick: 'One word for how you feel about Monday', or 'What comes to mind when you hear photosynthesis?'.
Put the join link or QR code where everyone can see it
Drop the link in chat or show the QR code on a slide. Participants open it on their own device and type an answer.
Show the display view and talk through the result
Open the display page on your projector or share your screen. It shows a waiting message until you reveal results; your host console shows responses straight away. Once revealed, the cloud updates as answers arrive. Point at the biggest words first, then ask about the unexpected small ones.
Perfect for every team
One tool for standups, classrooms, Q&A, and more
Lessons and lectures
Open with prior knowledge, close with a takeaway. Both take under a minute and give you a read on the room.
All-hands and retros
Ask how the sprint felt in one word. Anonymous mode makes the less comfortable answers easier to give.
Keynotes
Ask a question before the talk and refer back to the biggest words as you speak.
Workshops
Capture first impressions before discussion starts, so the loudest voice does not set the agenda.
Remote and hybrid sessions
Everyone answers on their own screen, so remote and in-room people take part equally.
Community events
Ask a fun question at the start of a meetup to get the room talking.
Everything you need
Why teams choose us
- 1Instant picture of what a group is thinking
- 2Remote and in-room participants join the same way
- 3No participant accounts or app installs
- 4Keep the flow of your session going without switching tools
Frequently asked questions
What is a live word cloud?
How do participants join?
Does it work in Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet?
Is there a limit on how many people can answer?
Can people submit more than one word?
Is it really free?
Run a live word cloud today
Create the question, share the link, and see the first words appear within seconds.
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