check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Microsoft Search, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Summary:
The SharePoint Maps web part will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps starting March 2026, completing by mid-April. Key changes include renaming, removal of business entity search, limited autosuggestions for some Asian languages, and removal of bird’s eye and street view. Admins should update allowlists and network settings.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're updating the SharePoint Maps web part to use Azure Maps as its data provider. This migration modernizes the mapping experience, improves reliability, and aligns SharePoint with Microsoft's long-term mapping platform strategy. Most existing functionality will continue to work as expected.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in early March 2026 and complete by mid-April 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-28
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2026-01-28
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summary for non-techies**
SharePoint is transitioning its Maps web part from Bing Maps to Azure Maps, requiring administrators to update network settings to allow access to atlas.microsoft.com, while certain features like business search and specific views will be streamlined or removed.
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Business Entity Search
The migration will remove the ability to search for organizations or points of interest by name, impacting user experience for those relying on this feature.
- roles: End Users, Site Owners
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/bing-maps-web-part-to-azure-maps/ba-p/123456
Limited Autosuggestions
Autosuggestions will no longer support Chinese, Japanese, or Korean languages, which may hinder user experience for speakers of these languages.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/bing-maps-web-part-to-azure-maps/ba-p/123456
Removal of Bird's Eye and Street View
The removal of these features will limit the mapping experience, potentially frustrating users who rely on these views for navigation or exploration.
- roles: End Users, Site Owners
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/bing-maps-web-part-to-azure-maps/ba-p/123456
Need for Network Configuration Updates
Admins must update allowlists and network settings to ensure continued access to Azure Maps, which may lead to temporary disruptions if not done in advance.
- roles: Admins, IT Security Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/bing-maps-web-part-to-azure-maps/ba-p/123456
Communication Gaps
Failure to communicate the changes to site owners or helpdesk staff may lead to confusion and increased support requests from users post-migration.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, Site Owners
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/bing-maps-web-part-to-azure-maps/ba-p/123456
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