Updated September 23, 2026, U.S. time: If you are searching for the DWTS vote, DWTS text number, ABC DWTS vote or DWTS online voting, ABC's current rules are clear. Eligible viewers can vote online and by SMS during the live voting window.
What is the DWTS vote number?
The official SMS voting number is 21523. Viewers text the active contestant keyword to that number during the voting window.
How to vote online for DWTS
- Open dwtsvote.abc.com.
- Log in or create an account.
- Complete the one-time email verification.
- Select your couple and save your votes.
How many votes can you cast?
ABC allows 10 votes per couple per voting method. Online and SMS voting together can therefore provide up to 20 votes per couple for an eligible viewer during a voting window.
When does DWTS voting open?
Voting opens at 8 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Central during the initial live simulcast and closes shortly after the final competitive dance. Later broadcasts and next-day streaming do not reopen voting.
Who can vote?
Online voting is available to viewers 18 or older who are physically located in the United States, its territories or Canada. SMS voting is available to viewers in the United States and its territories with a participating wireless carrier.
Can you change a DWTS vote?
Online votes can be changed while the voting window remains open, but viewers must select Save Votes after changes. SMS votes cannot be changed once submitted.
Why did online voting fail during the premiere?
On the first night of the Season 35 premiere, the online voting system experienced a problem and the show announced that only SMS votes would count for that night. That was a premiere-night exception; ABC's current voting page remains the authority for each live episode.
Quick answer
DWTS SMS number: 21523. Online: dwtsvote.abc.com. Limit: 10 per couple per method. Window: live simulcast only.
FAQ
What number do I text to vote for DWTS?
Text the active contestant keyword to 21523.
Can I vote for multiple DWTS couples?
Yes. ABC says eligible viewers can vote for multiple couples.
Can Canadians vote for DWTS?
ABC says online voting is available in Canada, but SMS voting is not available in Canada.
Source: ABC voting rules.
