MC1197131 High Major change
(Updated) Retirement of featured links on SharePoint Start Page
Summary AI-generated
SharePoint's Featured Links on web and mobile are being retired due to low adoption, with alternatives like global navigation and Viva Connections recommended.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Review existing Featured Links
- Plan alternative navigation options
- Communicate change to helpdesk and site owners
- Update internal documentation
Written by Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1) from the text of the post below. It can be incomplete or wrong; the original post is authoritative.
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated June 2, 2026: We are updating this post as a reminder. Featured Links on SharePoint web and the SharePoint mobile app are scheduled to be retired soon. We expect them to be 100% retired by the end of July. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We’re retiring the Featured Links capability on the SharePoint Start Page due to low adoption. This change helps streamline SharePoint experiences and reduce complexity for admins and end users. Alternative options, such as global navigation links or Resources in Viva Connections, provide more consistent ways to highlight important content.
Screenshot: The Featured Links option set for retirement appears at the bottom left in this image.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Retirement begins early March 2026 and will complete by late June 2026.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected: All organizations using Featured Links on the SharePoint Start Page or SharePoint mobile app.
What will happen:
- Admins will no longer be able to create, edit, update, or access Featured Links.
- Existing Featured Links will be removed from the SharePoint Start Page and SharePoint mobile app.
- No impact to other SharePoint navigation features or Viva Connections resources.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- Review any existing Featured Links and plan alternative navigation options.
- Consider using global navigation links or Resources in Viva Connections to highlight important sites and content.
- Communicate this change to helpdesk and SharePoint site owners.
- Update internal documentation if it references Featured Links.
Learn more: Add featured links to the SharePoint start page
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- Summary
- Featured Links on the SharePoint Start Page and mobile app will be retired by late June 2026 due to low adoption. Admins will lose access, and existing links will be removed. Alternatives include global navigation links or Resources in Viva Connections. Organizations should plan and communicate this change.