Voting for the American Idol 2025 Top 7 contestants is crucial to keep your favorites in the competition. As implemented for the 2025 season, here are the simple and official methods:
Official Voting Methods
- Voting Website: During the designated voting window following the live performance show (typically 4 hours EST), visit the official American Idol voting website using any standard web browser. Search for "American Idol Vote" online to locate it. Cast votes using your Google or Facebook login credentials.
- American Idol App: Download the official American Idol app (available on iOS and Android). After the live show airs in your time zone, open the app and navigate to the "Vote" section. Sign in using your app credentials or linked account. Votes can be cast directly within the app interface.
- Text Voting: Text the unique contestant number (assigned during the broadcast, e.g., '1', '2', etc.) directly to the official American Idol voting shortcode displayed on screen (e.g., '12345'). Texts must be sent within the voting window.
Key Voting Details (2025 Season)
- Eligibility: Open to legal US residents (including Puerto Rico) 16+ with phone/internet access.
- Limits: Voters can typically cast up to 10 votes per contestant per method. App votes may offer a daily bonus opportunity during the voting period.
- Timing: Voting ONLY opens after the live show (Eastern Time) and lasts for a specific window (approx. 4 hours - exact time announced during broadcast). Votes submitted outside this window are invalid.
- Verification: Ensure you receive confirmation (e.g., on-screen checkmark, app notification, or text auto-reply) after submitting votes.
Important Reminders
- No Call-in Voting: Telephone call-in voting is NOT active for the Top 7 round in 2025.
- Country Restrictions: Only votes submitted from within the 50 US States, DC, and Puerto Rico will count.
- Deadline: The voting window closes promptly; voting ends even if contestants are still performing replays.
Results are announced during the subsequent results show. Voting closed? Votes for eliminated contestants no longer count towards the following week.
