check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge, Outlook, Power BI, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
Additional breakdown metrics by app for Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat standalone report will be available starting early May 2025. The update includes active users and last activity dates for apps like Copilot.cloud.microsoft, Teams, and Outlook. Adjust custom reports to incorporate these new metrics.
Details:
Updated May 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center helps you understand the usage and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Microsoft 365 Copilot unlicensed users in your organization. With this improvement, you can now view Copilot Chat active users and last activity date by additional apps including Copilot.cloud.microsoft, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously late April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously March 2025).
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2025-04-23
updated:
2025-05-07
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is updating their reporting on the usage of the Copilot Chat feature in Microsoft 365 by adding new metrics that show user activity and last usage across apps like Teams and Outlook, which can help teams make informed decisions about resource allocation and tool support.
Direct effects for Operations**
Inaccurate Reporting
Without preparation, users may rely on outdated metrics leading to incorrect assessments of app usage and user engagement.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Admin, Data Analyst
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-365-copilot-chat-usage-report/ba-p/1234567
User Confusion
Changes in reporting metrics may confuse users who are accustomed to previous formats, leading to misinterpretation of data.
- roles: End User, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/05/06/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Messages | The Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center helps you understand the usage and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Microsoft 365 Copilot unlicensed users in your organization. With this improvement, you can now view Copilot Chat active users and last activity date by additional apps including Copilot.cloud.microsoft, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 and expect to complete by early May 2025. | Updated May 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center helps you understand the usage and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Microsoft 365 Copilot unlicensed users in your organization. With this improvement, you can now view Copilot Chat active users and last activity date by additional apps including Copilot.cloud.microsoft, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously late April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously March 2025). |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Title | Additional breakdown metrics by app for Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat standalone report | (Updated) Additional breakdown metrics by app for Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat standalone report |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Last Updated | 04/23/2025 05:24:57 | 2025-05-07T00:04:42Z |
| 2025-05-07 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact |
| 2025-05-07 | MC Summary | Additional metrics for Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center will be available by app, including Teams and Outlook. Rollout starts late April 2025 and ends early May 2025. Organizations should update custom reports to include these new metrics. | Additional breakdown metrics by app for Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat standalone report will be available starting early May 2025. The update includes active users and last activity dates for apps like Copilot.cloud.microsoft, Teams, and Outlook. Adjust custom reports to incorporate these new metrics. |
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