Check out: http://alas.matf.bg.ac.rs/~mi09109/minimal-php-poll-script.php This is really minimal php script with classical options. No database! This is not ajax based script. minimal php poll - options Multiple polls on same page Easy poll creation and code implementation Cookie protection agains multiple votes Easy code editing for your own purposes. Polls can be resized You can show percentage or absolute number of votes Custom background and foreground are supported No database, data is stored in plain files. One file, whole code.