check before: 2025-01-15
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams, Windows
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, Online, Teams And Surface Devices, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
The rollout of new reply and reaction notifications for Microsoft Viva Engage in Teams is paused. When available, users will receive default notifications for community post interactions in Teams, with options to customize settings. No admin action is needed before or after rollout.
Details:
Updated November 6, 2025: We have paused rollout of this item. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android.
After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is currently paused. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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Created:
2025-01-14
updated:
2025-11-07
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Direct effects for Operations**
Notification Overload
If the new reply and reaction notifications are rolled out without preparation, users may experience an overwhelming number of notifications, leading to distraction and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=474126, https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-notifications-in-microsoft-teams-1cc31834-5fe5-412b-8edb-43fecc78413d
User Confusion
The automatic rollout of new features without prior communication may lead to confusion among users regarding the changes in notification settings and how to manage them, potentially resulting in frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/teams-app-setup-policies#pin-apps, https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-notifications-in-microsoft-teams-1cc31834-5fe5-412b-8edb-43fecc78413d
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-07 | MC Last Updated | 05/23/2025 23:18:32 | 2025-11-07T20:48:38Z |
| 2025-11-07 | MC Messages | Updated May 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late April). | Updated November 6, 2025: We have paused rollout of this item. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is currently paused. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2025-11-07 | MC End Time | 07/14/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-02-02T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-11-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Engage will soon introduce new reply and reaction notifications in the Teams Activity feed for web, desktop, and mobile. The rollout starts mid-January 2025 and completes by late June 2025. Notifications will be on by default, and users can adjust settings. No admin action is required. | The rollout of new reply and reaction notifications for Microsoft Viva Engage in Teams is paused. When available, users will receive default notifications for community post interactions in Teams, with options to customize settings. No admin action is needed before or after rollout. |
| 2025-05-24 | MC End Time | 06/09/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-14T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-24 | MC Last Updated | 05/06/2025 17:35:26 | 2025-05-23T23:18:32Z |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Messages | Updated March 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late February). | Updated May 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Last Updated | 03/05/2025 18:15:37 | 2025-05-06T17:35:26Z |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Engage will soon have new reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams, applicable to all platforms. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 and ends late April 2025. Notifications will be on by default, and users can adjust settings in Teams. No admin action is required. | Microsoft Viva Engage will soon introduce new reply and reaction notifications in the Teams Activity feed for web, desktop, and mobile. The rollout starts mid-January 2025 and completes by late June 2025. Notifications will be on by default, and users can adjust settings. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-03-06 | MC Last Updated | 02/05/2025 22:04:40 | 2025-03-05T18:15:37Z |
| 2025-03-06 | MC Messages | Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January). | Updated March 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late February). |
| 2025-03-06 | MC End Time | 04/07/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-06-09T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-03-06 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce new reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams, starting mid-January 2025. This feature will be on by default and users can adjust settings in Teams. No admin action is required, but sharing this update and adjusting documentation is advised. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. | Microsoft Viva Engage will soon have new reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams, applicable to all platforms. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 and ends late April 2025. Notifications will be on by default, and users can adjust settings in Teams. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-02-06 | MC Messages | Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android.
After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025. | Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android. Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience. After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January). |
| 2025-02-06 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams | (Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams |
| 2025-02-06 | MC Last Updated | 01/14/2025 01:17:07 | 2025-02-05T22:04:40Z |
| 2025-02-06 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-02-06 | MC End Time | 03/28/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-04-07T09:00:00Z |
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