557983 – SharePoint: New SharePoint Home site experience

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check before: 2026-04-01

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva Connections, SharePoint, Teams

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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SharePoint home sites are getting the following new updates - A resources web part, a new UX to customize the SharePoint app (Viva Connections) experience for Teams desktop and mobile and ability to set up a new home site in the SharePoint admin center. Additionally, Announcements web part and a new layout for News web part will be available in all sites.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2026-02-27

updated:
2026-02-27

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summary for non-techies**

Recent SharePoint updates include a resources web part for quick access to tools, a customizable UX through Viva Connections, and new Announcements and News web parts, enhancing navigation and communication in the digital workspace.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Interface Changes
The new UX for customizing the SharePoint app may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to a temporary decrease in productivity as they adapt to the changes.
   - roles: End Users, SharePoint Administrators
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-sharepoint-blog/announcing-the-new-sharepoint-home-site-experience/ba-p/3651230

Resource Accessibility
The introduction of a resources web part may lead to issues if not properly configured, resulting in users being unable to access important resources, which can hinder their workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-sharepoint-blog/announcing-the-new-sharepoint-home-site-experience/ba-p/3651230

Communication Disruption
The new Announcements web part may not be effectively communicated to users, leading to missed announcements and important updates, which can affect team coordination and project timelines.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-sharepoint-blog/announcing-the-new-sharepoint-home-site-experience/ba-p/3651230

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