How to limit how many people can pick each option in Makeform

Set a response limit for individual choices using Limit responses per option in a choice field's options editor. This is free on every plan and works with Multiple Choice, Single Select, Checkboxes, and Multi Select.

Is it free? Yes. Response limits for individual options are available on every plan.

#Steps

1. Click the choice field in the form editor.
2. In its options, turn on Limit responses per option.
3. Type a number next to each option. Leave it blank for no limit, use 0 to make it full now, or enter a limit up to 999,999.
4. Publish the form.

You can use these limits for workshop sessions, time slots, T-shirt sizes, or limited seats. Each option has its own limit, so you can leave some choices unlimited while setting a number for others.

#What counts toward a limit

Only published responses count. Test submissions count too, so include them when checking how many places remain. Partial submissions and deleted responses do not count.

Delete a response to free its place. Renaming an option resets its count, so take that into account before changing an option's name.

#What respondents see

Once an option reaches its response limit, respondents see it marked Full. If the last place is taken while someone is filling in the form, they see One of your choices just filled up. Please choose another option.

#Limit the whole form

To cap total submissions, use Settings > Access > Limit number of submissions. See close form rules for the whole-form limit.

There is no automatic waitlist. A common workaround is to make a separate waitlist form and link to it from the closed-form message.

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#FAQ

#How do I leave one option unlimited?

Leave its limit blank. A blank limit means no limit, while 0 means the option is full right now.

#Do test responses use up places?

Yes. Test submissions count toward the limit. Delete a test response to free its place; deleted responses do not count.

#Do unfinished responses count?

No. Partial submissions do not count toward option limits. Only published responses count.

#What happens if I rename an option?

Renaming an option resets its count. Keep this behavior in mind when editing a choice that has already received responses.

#Related

• Close form rules
• Single select
• Multiple choice
• Create a registration form with limited spots