MC1081585 – Microsoft Project for the web and Project in Teams will retire and redirect to Planner for the web and Planner in Teams (archived)

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Microsoft 365 admin center, Planner, Power Apps, Project, Project for the web, Project Online, Teams, To-Do, Windows

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

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Change type:

Admin impact, Retirement, Updated message, User impact

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Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Project for the web and Project in Teams will retire by August 2025, redirecting users to Microsoft Planner for the web and Planner in Teams. Planner will integrate Project features, support seamless migration, and require tenant enablement. Users must migrate Roadmaps to Portfolios and re-pin Teams tabs accordingly.

Details:
Updated September 23, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
The new Microsoft Planner for the web (https://planner.cloud.microsoft) brings together the simplicity of Microsoft To Do, the collaboration of Planner, and the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Project into one platform. Planner for the web offers a comprehensive and scalable solution, whether users are managing individual tasks or overseeing professional-grade projects. All users with an existing Project for the web license will have access to Planner. (A Microsoft Teams license is also required to use Planner in Teams.)
Starting early August 2025, we will retire Project for the web and will redirect its users to Planner for the web and Planner for Teams, for a smooth transition.
Premium plans from Project for the web automatically will be available in Planner, ensuring users experience a seamless migration without losing any data.
We will add these capabilities to Planner before the redirect goes into effect:
Users will be able view and manage non-default environment plans in Planner.
We will rename Project Power app to Planner power app (and the button to open the plan in Project will be replaced with a button to open the plan in Planner).
Project settings in the Microsoft 365 admin center will move to the Planner page in the admin center.
Tenants with only Project licenses will be able to access basic plan functionality in Planner.
We will roll out the new Planner to GCC High.
User experience in Project and Roadmap for the web and Teams
When launching Project for the web or Roadmap for the web, users will see a page directing them to open Planner for the web, they will not be able to dismiss this screen or use Project or Roadmap for the web.
Existing Project tabs in Teams will no longer open the associated project, and instead will show users a page to inform them to re-pin their tab using the Planner tab for Teams
Existing Roadmap tabs in Teams will no longer open the associated roadmap, and instead will show a page directing users to the Planner app in Teams
Users will no longer have access to view or create Roadmaps in Project for the web, but their Roadmap data will remain in Dataverse
We will remove the Project tab and Roadmap tab apps from the Teams app store.
Starting June 30, 2025, Planner must be enabled in your tenant for users to receive Project for the web email notifications. Users can manage their email settings in Planner.
To access premium plans and portfolios, Planner must be enabled in your tenant.
[When this will happen:]
We will roll out the redirect and begin the retirement on this schedule:
For Worldwide: Early August 2025 and expect to complete by mid-August 2025
For GCC: Mid-August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025
For GCC High: Late August 2025 and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously mid-September).

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Created:
2025-05-24

updated:
2025-09-24

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Access Disruption
Users will be redirected to Planner for the web and will not be able to access Project for the web or Roadmap for the web, leading to potential confusion and disruption in workflow.
   - roles: Project Managers, Team Members
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-multiple-plans-with-portfolios-in-microsoft-planner-dbba638b-8066-40e4-89d5-dd16e2c61724, https://planner.cloud.microsoft

Loss of Roadmap Functionality
Users will lose the ability to view or create Roadmaps in Project for the web, requiring migration to Portfolios, which may lead to data management issues.
   - roles: Project Managers, Data Analysts
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-multiple-plans-with-portfolios-in-microsoft-planner-dbba638b-8066-40e4-89d5-dd16e2c61724 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-multiple-plans-with-portfolios-in-microsoft-planner-dbba638b-8066-40e4-89d5-dd16e2c61724

Increased Training Needs
Users will require training on how to use Planner effectively, as existing knowledge of Project for the web will not transfer directly, potentially leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/microsoft-planner/

Communication Gaps
Without prior notification, users may be unaware of the changes, leading to miscommunication and frustration when they encounter the new system unexpectedly.
   - roles: Team Leaders, Project Managers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-multiple-plans-with-portfolios-in-microsoft-planner-dbba638b-8066-40e4-89d5-dd16e2c61724 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-multiple-plans-with-portfolios-in-microsoft-planner-dbba638b-8066-40e4-89d5-dd16e2c61724

Loss of Customization Options
Users will not be able to pin Portfolios as Teams tabs, limiting their ability to customize their workspace and access important information quickly.
   - roles: Project Managers, Team Members
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/move-your-project-from-project-desktop-to-project-power-apps-7e2639ea-58b4-4e0e-9c62-6ad078b40b69

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