MC1142624 – Microsoft 365 admin center – Usage reports: Copilot Search usage (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

Links:

497545

Details:

Summary:
A new Copilot Search usage report will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center by early September 2025, showing user activity and search metrics. It is enabled by default, requires no setup, and helps organizations monitor Copilot Search adoption and usage trends.

Details:
To help you manage Copilot Search adoption within the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, we're introducing a new usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This report provides insights into how users in your organization are engaging with Copilot Search, enabling better visibility and informed decision-making.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 497545
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin late August 2025 and is expected to complete by early September 2025.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-08-27

updated:
2025-08-27

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Engagement with Copilot Search
Without preparation, users may not be aware of the new Copilot Search report, leading to underutilization of the feature and missed opportunities for improving productivity.
   - roles: IT Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2330630, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=497545

Data-Driven Decision Making
Lack of awareness about the new usage report may hinder administrators from making informed decisions based on user engagement metrics, potentially affecting overall adoption strategies.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Business Analysts
   - references: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2330630, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=497545

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