Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Kahoot! hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Kahoot! runs quiz games: you show the questions on a screen and players answer on their phones or laptops, with points for speed and accuracy. Teachers use it for starters, revision and checking understanding, and it also works for training and events.
Its AI question generator can draft a quiz from a topic or your own material, which you then check and edit. Kahoot! is a Norwegian company.
Why use it
- Live games keep a class engaged.
- AI drafts questions from a topic or your own material.
- Reports show which questions people got wrong.
- Millions of ready-made quizzes to adapt.
How it works
- Sign up on the Kahoot! website.
- Create a quiz, ask the AI to draft one, or find one to adapt.
- Check every question and answer.
- Start the game and share the code with the players.
- Review the report to see what to go over again.
How hard is it to use?
Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.
Made for beginners: write questions and press play.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. A free plan for teachers with the essentials. Paid Kahoot!+ plans add more question types, AI features and reports, with plans for schools and businesses.
Prices change often, so check Kahoot!’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Speed scoring can make some pupils switch off, so mix games with other activities.
- Check AI-written questions for mistakes before you play.
Your data
Players can join with a game PIN and a nickname, with no account, so pupils don’t need to give personal details. Check Kahoot!’s privacy policy against your school’s data protection policy.
We haven’t confirmed that Kahoot! can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.