MC1047929 – (Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS/Android will have a shorter name in app stores (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage

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Android, iOS, Online, World tenant

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Summary:
The Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS and Android will be renamed to "Engage" in app stores. The rollout will occur from mid-June to late June 2025, requiring no user or admin action. Notify users and update documentation as needed.

Details:
Updated June 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for the Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS and Android: We will shorten the name for this app from "Viva Engage" to "Engage." The change will display in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and in the installed app.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously mid-May).

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Created:
2025-04-04

updated:
2025-06-12

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Direct effects for Operations**

App Name Change
Users may be confused by the name change from 'Viva Engage' to 'Engage', potentially leading to difficulty in locating the app in stores or on their devices.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage

Documentation Updates
Existing documentation may become outdated or misleading, leading to user frustration and increased support queries if not updated promptly.
   - roles: Content Managers, Support Staff
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage

User Notification
Failure to notify users about the name change may result in confusion and decreased user engagement with the app, as users may not recognize the new name.
   - roles: End Users, Communications Team
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is simplifying the name of its Viva Engage app for iOS and Android to just "Engage." This change will appear in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as in the app itself. The transition is scheduled to occur from mid-June to late June 2025, and it will happen automatically without requiring any action from users or administrators.

Think of this change like a company rebranding a product with a more concise name to make it easier to remember and recognize. For example, imagine a well-known coffee shop called "Coffee & Pastries Heaven" deciding to shorten its name to just "Heaven Coffee." The shop still serves the same great coffee and pastries, but the name is now simpler and easier for customers to recall.

In this case, the app's functionality remains unchanged, and it will continue to update and operate as usual. However, it might be helpful to inform users about the name change so they aren't confused when they see "Engage" instead of "Viva Engage" on their devices. Additionally, any internal documentation or references to the app should be updated to reflect the new name. This ensures consistency and helps prevent any misunderstandings about the app's identity.