check before: 2026-04-14
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Windows
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Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, Retirement, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
The Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center will retire between mid-June and mid-July 2026. Admins must use the Microsoft 365 admin center for Outlook usage insights. No user impact or admin action is required, but update any related documentation accordingly.
Details:
Updated April 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
To streamline and modernize reporting experiences across Microsoft 365, we are retiring the Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center (EAC). Admins can continue accessing Outlook usage information in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC), which offers a more complete and up-to-date reporting experience across Microsoft 365 apps.
[When this will happen]
Retirement will begin in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-April).
Retirement will complete in mid-July 2026 (previously mid-May).
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2026-02-12
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2026-04-23
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Direct effects for Operations**
Retirement of Outlook for Windows Usage Report
Admins will lose access to the Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center, requiring them to adapt to the Microsoft 365 admin center for usage insights.
- roles: IT Admin, Compliance Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/microsoft365-apps-usage-ww?view=o365-worldwide
Documentation Updates Required
Organizations must update internal documentation and processes that reference the EAC usage report, which may lead to confusion if not addressed.
- roles: IT Admin, Documentation Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/microsoft365-apps-usage-ww?view=o365-worldwide
Training Needs for Admins
Admins may require additional training to navigate the Microsoft 365 admin center effectively, impacting their efficiency during the transition.
- roles: IT Admin, Training Coordinator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/microsoft365-apps-usage-ww?view=o365-worldwide
Potential Reporting Gaps
There may be a temporary gap in reporting capabilities as admins transition to the new system, which could affect decision-making.
- roles: IT Admin, Business Analyst
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/microsoft365-apps-usage-ww?view=o365-worldwide
User Experience Remains Unaffected
No direct impact on end-users' functionality in Outlook for Windows, but potential indirect effects if admins cannot access necessary data.
- roles: End User, IT Admin
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/microsoft365-apps-usage-ww?view=o365-worldwide
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-23 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Admin impact, Retirement | Updated message, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement |
| 2026-04-23 | MC Summary | The Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center will be retired between mid-April and mid-May 2026. Admins must use the Microsoft 365 admin center for Outlook usage insights. No impact on Outlook functionality; no admin action needed, but update related documentation. | The Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center will retire between mid-June and mid-July 2026. Admins must use the Microsoft 365 admin center for Outlook usage insights. No user impact or admin action is required, but update any related documentation accordingly. |
| 2026-04-23 | MC Last Updated | 02/12/2026 00:15:12 | 2026-04-22T22:39:52Z |
| 2026-04-23 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
To streamline and modernize reporting experiences across Microsoft 365, we are retiring the Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center (EAC). Admins can continue accessing Outlook usage information in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC), which offers a more complete and up-to-date reporting experience across Microsoft 365 apps. [When this will happen] Retirement will begin in mid-April 2026. Retirement will complete in mid-May 2026. | Updated April 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] To streamline and modernize reporting experiences across Microsoft 365, we are retiring the Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center (EAC). Admins can continue accessing Outlook usage information in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC), which offers a more complete and up-to-date reporting experience across Microsoft 365 apps. [When this will happen] Retirement will begin in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-April). Retirement will complete in mid-July 2026 (previously mid-May). |
| 2026-04-23 | MC Title | Outlook for Windows report retirement in the Exchange admin center | (Updated) Outlook for Windows report retirement in the Exchange admin center |
| 2026-04-23 | MC End Time | 06/15/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-08-24T09:00:00Z |
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