check before: 2025-11-15
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing a "Follow thread" feature allowing users to follow posts from the Discover feed or Channels. Followed threads appear in a new "Followed threads" view in the Chat app. The feature rolls out from mid-November to early December 2025, enabled by default with no admin action needed.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new way for users to stay engaged with conversations in Microsoft Teams. The Follow thread feature allows users to follow any post they see in the Discover feed or in Channels. Followed threads will be accessible in a new Followed threads view within the Chat app, making it easier to track important discussions across Teams.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late November 2025 and expect to complete by early December 2025.
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Created:
2025-10-30
updated:
2025-10-30
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Overload
The introduction of the Follow thread feature may lead to information overload for users, as they might receive too many notifications from followed threads, causing distraction and reduced productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/05/10/the-5-biggest-challenges-of-remote-working-and-how-to-overcome-them/, https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_08.htm
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new Followed threads view, leading to difficulties in navigating the Teams interface and potentially missing important messages if they do not understand how to use the feature effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/05/19/5-tips-to-help-your-team-navigate-microsoft-teams/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-tips-and-tricks
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is adding a new feature called "Follow thread," which is designed to help users keep track of important conversations more easily. Imagine you are at a large networking event, and there are multiple discussions happening around you. Some of these conversations are more relevant to you than others. The "Follow thread" feature is like having a personal assistant who notes down the key points from the discussions you are interested in, so you can focus on them later without missing out on other important topics.
With this feature, users can choose to follow any post they see in the Discover feed or in Channels. Once a thread is followed, it will appear in a new section called "Followed threads" within the Chat app. This is similar to bookmarking a webpage you find useful, so you can easily return to it whenever you need to.
The rollout of this feature is scheduled to begin in mid-November 2025 and will be completed by early December 2025. It will be available across all platforms where Microsoft Teams is used, including Windows, Mac, web, iOS, and Android. The feature is enabled by default, meaning there is no need for IT administrators to take any action to activate it. Users will simply see a new option to follow threads on posts in the Discover feed and Channels.
There are no changes required at the organizational level, but it might be helpful to inform your team about this new feature. You could update any internal guides or resources to include information about the "Followed threads" view in the Chat app. This will ensure everyone knows how to make the most of this new capability.
Overall, the "Follow thread" feature is a straightforward enhancement that helps users stay organized and engaged with the conversations that matter most to them in Microsoft Teams.
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