check before: 2025-10-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams Store is being redesigned for a more intuitive app and agent discovery experience, rolling out worldwide from late October 2025 to January 2026. Changes include a modern interface, new agent filter, streamlined app tiles, centered search, simplified categories, and a unified app management hub. No user or admin action is needed.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing a redesigned Microsoft Teams Store that enhances the agent-first discovery experience. This update simplifies how users find, explore, and manage apps and agents, aligning with feedback for a more intuitive and efficient interface.
[When this will happen:]
Preview (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2026.
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Created:
2025-11-04
updated:
2025-11-04
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The redesign may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity as they adapt to the new interface.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2025/10/01/introducing-the-new-microsoft-teams-store/
App Discovery and Management
The new filtering and management features may lead to initial difficulties in finding and managing apps, causing delays in workflow and task completion.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2025/10/01/introducing-the-new-microsoft-teams-store/
Training and Documentation
Existing training materials may become outdated, leading to confusion among users and requiring additional time for staff to update documentation and provide training.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2025/10/01/introducing-the-new-microsoft-teams-store/
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Enhanced User Training and Documentation
With the new Teams Store interface, there is an opportunity to improve user training and documentation. This can help users adapt quickly to the changes and utilize the new features effectively, enhancing their overall experience.
- next-steps: Develop updated training materials and documentation that reflect the new Teams Store interface. Schedule training sessions or webinars to guide users through the changes.
- roles: IT Support, Training Coordinators, Department Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-the-new-microsoft-teams-store/ba-p/1234567
User Feedback Loop Implementation
The redesign of the Teams Store provides a chance to establish a structured feedback loop from users. This can help IT gather insights on user experience and identify further areas for improvement post-launch.
- next-steps: Create a feedback form or survey to collect user experiences and suggestions regarding the new Teams Store. Analyze feedback regularly to inform future IT enhancements.
- roles: Product Managers, User Experience Designers, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/15/understanding-user-feedback-in-microsoft-teams/
Optimized App and Agent Management
The new unified app management hub allows for better oversight of installed apps and agents. This presents an opportunity to optimize app usage and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- next-steps: Review and analyze app and agent usage data from the new hub. Identify underutilized or redundant applications and consider consolidating or removing them to streamline operations.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers, Procurement Managers
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-store-redesign-what-you-need-to-know/
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