How to Create a Kahoot Quiz: Step-by-Step Tutorial Guide [2025 Updated]

Why Gamified Learning Matters

Gamified learning is becoming “the thing” of the town, right now, especially how we approach education and training. 

Well, who wouldn’t want a bit of fun and flutter added to their daily routine? When learning feels like play, information retention increases by up to 40%!

Those pop quizzes from our school days? Despite struggling through them, the questions stick in our memory years later. That’s the power of gamification – it creates memorable learning experiences that last.

Today’s tools like Kahoot have made quiz creation more accessible, but is it the most effective platform for your needs?

But again, if at all you feel…maybe this isn’t what you need, I have an alternative quiz maker for you! 

Let’s get straight into business now.

Getting Started with Kahoot

Before diving into quiz creation, you’ll need to create a Kahoot account. The platform offers both free and premium tiers. For basic quiz creation, the free plan provides sufficient functionality, though advanced features require upgrading.

Smart businesses view platform selection as an investment, not an expense. Your choice between Kahoot and more robust alternatives depends on your specific goals and audience needs.

I’ll try to make this as simple as possible. Just follow this guide and you’ll have a quiz ready in seconds! 

Let’s assume you decide to use the free plan. Here’s what you need to do next…

Step 1: Create Your First Kahoot!

Click on the Create Kahoot button, and get started with your first quiz. 

Now you will be flooded with options! Choose how you want to create your quiz.

You can either generate a quiz based on the topic with Kahoot Assistance or you can use any of the templates available. 

We’ll discuss how to create one from scratch. 

So now you might be having the builder on your screen. It might look something like this…

Step 2: Build Your Quiz

You can choose to format the quiz before or after you add the questions. I like to keep things neat and tidy before I begin (or it pricks me at the back of my mind!)

• First, Click on Themes, go to Question Type, and choose what you want. I have chosen a "quiz" here.
• Then, name your quiz something interesting by clicking on the "Enter Kahoot Title" Text Box at the top left corner. 

Yes, now comes the interesting part! 

Do you see those three drop-down menus on your right-hand side? That’s where you format your quiz. 

• The time limit option lets you select the time you can take to answer a question.
• You can set a maximum score for the correct answer and choose between standard, double, or no points.
• Lastly, decide if you want to allow single or multiple choices for a question. 

Once that is done…

Step 3: Add Questions

• You can add as many questions as you like. However, some of the question types are restricted to paid plans only.

• You must provide 4 options in each of the text boxes and select the right answer by checking the circle next to each choice.
• There is an image option in the middle of each question where you can insert images that apply to the question. 

Once you are satisfied with your creation, hit the "Save" button in the top right corner of your screen. 

That’s it! Pretty easy right? 

Limitations of Kahoot Quiz Creation

While Kahoot offers a user-friendly interface, professional educators and trainers often encounter these limitations:

• Limited analytics: Tracking individual student progress is challenging

• Basic customization: Branding and design options are restricted

• File format limitations: Results can only be downloaded in basic formats

• Participant caps: Free plan limits the number of simultaneous players to 40

• Question type restrictions: Advanced question formats require paid plans

Your business decisions require understanding both the benefits and drawbacks of your tools. For many serious businesses, especially educators, the limitations above create significant obstacles to effective learning assessment.

Why SurveySparrow is a Better Alternative 

SurveySparrow elevates quiz creation beyond Kahoot’s capabilities, offering a comprehensive solution for professional educators and trainers.

SurveySparrow lets you do both!  

Advanced Features That Set SurveySparrow Apart:

• Conversational approach: Increases completion rates by up to 40% through natural dialogue flow

• 30+ pre-designed quiz templates: Streamline creation while maintaining professional aesthetics

• Intuitive drag-and-drop builder: Create sophisticated quizzes without technical skills

• Advanced conditional logic: Personalize quiz paths based on previous answers

• Question randomization: Prevent cheating and maintain assessment integrity

• Multilingual support: Share in multiple languages to reach diverse audiences

• Executive dashboard: Track responses in real-time with powerful visualization tools

• Multiple export formats: Download results in PDF, Excel, and SPSS formats for deep analysis

• AI-powered question generation: Save time with intelligent content creation 

What more? The AI builder takes away even the slightest effort from your end. Hit a short prompt and Voila! It will give you a set of questions. 

And, there is no limit to the type of quiz you can create. Whether you want to make a trivia quiz on American history for student engagement or have some fun with a personality quiz, the platform has something for you.

The best part? You can try it for free, and switch to the free plan whenever you want. The advanced features come with a sweet fee though. The basic plan costs just $19/month. 

Why don’t you give it a try? 

Create a Fun Quiz with SurveySparrow Now!

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