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14 Jan 2026

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Boost productivity, streamline planning, and unlock playful learning in 2026

Kickstart the new year and check out what’s new at Kahoot! for 2026, including AI tools, confidence mode, and so much more!

2026 is in full swing and so are we! Here at Kahoot!, we’ve been hard at work developing new features and improving existing ones to help you kickstart the new year, introduce new topics, and keep students engaged.

Students playing a kahoot in a classroom

 

Save time planning with AI tools

Streamline your lesson prep with time‑saving AI tools that keep your planning simple and your lessons engaging. AI features make it fast and easy to build high‑quality learning experiences and an interactive learning environment.

In seconds, AI can turn any topic, URL, or Wikipedia article into a ready‑to‑play kahoot or effortlessly transform your existing files and slides into interactive games. Then, use AI image generation to add eye‑catching visuals that bring your questions to life and make every kahoot feel unique.

Let AI handle the busywork so you can stay focused on guiding your learners and creating meaningful moments in class.

Available in Kahoot!+ Bronze, Silver & Gold.

 

AI experiences on smart phones

 

 

Encourage precision with accuracy mode

Accuracy mode rewards thoughtful analysis over quick reactions—only correct answers count, so students can pause and apply critical thinking. Unlike Classic mode, where both speed and accuracy influence the final score, accuracy mode is ideal when you want learners to slow down and focus on deeper understanding.

This creates a more relaxed and inclusive learning environment, encouraging students to focus on understanding the material rather than rushing to be the first to answer.

Available in all plans!

 

A teacher hosting a kahoot in a classroom

 

 

Boost student reflection with confidence mode

With confidence mode, students can earn bonus points by sharing how confident they feel about their answers. However, the stakes are higher! If they’re confidently incorrect, students will lose points.

It’s a safe‑to‑fail way to spot knowledge gaps and misconceptions, and practice critical decision-making.

Instead of just knowing whether students are right or wrong, educators can quickly spot when students are confidently mistaken or uncertain, even when they know the material.

Available to trial in Kahoot! Basic and Bronze, unlock fully with Kahoot!+ Silver and Gold.

 

Confidence mode

 

 

Make learning fun with exclusive seasonal rewards in Kahootopia!

Throughout 2026, Kahootopia! will continue to earn your class with seasonal rewards that keep your island evolving as they learn all year long. From winter wonders and spring blooms to spooky autumn favourites, each new event brings exclusive rewards that help reinforce knowledge and keep students engaged.

Coming soon! Saddle up for a brand-new set of Lunar New Year-themed rewards that celebrate the spirit of the horse—energy, progress, and momentum. As your class plays and grows their island, they’ll unlock limited-time Lunar New Year decorations that turn every kahoot into a festive learning moment.

Kahootopia! is available in all plans. Get Super Kahootopia! with Kahoot!+ Gold and unlock more islands, exclusive rewards, and levels.

 

Kahootopia! seasonal events

 

 

Encourage higher education students to become active learners with Q&A upvoting

Give your students the power to ask questions directly from their devices anytime during your lecture with Q&A. Also, with the new upvoting feature, they can vote on the questions they find most relevant or important.

Available in Kahoot!+ Silver and Gold for Higher Education users. For K12 use, Q&A is included in all Kahoot! EDU plans.

 

Kahoot! Q&A

 

 

Create personalized lessons and boost engagement with full-size background images

Personalize every kahoot by adding full-size background images to your questions—great for multimedia learning and for capturing students’ attention.

Use striking photos, diagrams, and illustrations to give extra context to your questions and spark curiosity before players even read the answers. With bold visuals filling the screen on every device, it’s easier to capture students’ attention, set the mood for your topic, and help key concepts stick long after the game ends.

Available in Kahoot!+ Gold.

 

A kahoot with a full-size image background

 

We look forward to supporting you in 2026, seeing your students’ progress, and sharing in your commitment to making learning awesome.

To help you get started this new year, upgrade to Kahoot!+ Gold, our all-in-one teaching toolkit, for K12 or Higher Education.