MC1404326 – M365 Change Digest

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Microsoft is adding a default-on Copilot connectors usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center to help admins track connector adoption and usage across Copilot Chat, Search, and agents.

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519571

Summary

Microsoft 365 will introduce a new Copilot connectors usage report in the admin center by early July 2026 (preview) and mid-September 2026 (general availability). It provides detailed usage insights across Copilot Chat, Search, and agents, requires a Copilot Premium license, and is enabled by default with no user impact.

Platforms

Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web

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[Introduction]

To help administrators better understand and manage adoption of Copilot connectors, Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot connectors usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This report provides visibility into how connectors are used across Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences, helping organizations assess adoption, identify usage patterns, and optimize connector deployment.

This update supports customer feedback requesting clearer reporting on Copilot connector usage across entry points such as Copilot Chat, Search, and agents.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 519571.

[When this will happen:]

Public Preview (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2026 and expect to complete by early July 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early September 2026 and expect to complete by mid-September 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

Microsoft 365 administrators
Organizations using Copilot connectors with the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is required to use this feature

What will happen:

A new “Connectors” report will appear in Microsoft 365 admin center under Reporting > Usage > Microsoft 365 Copilot > Connectors.

user settings

The report will show:

Active users of connectors across Copilot Chat, Copilot Search, and agents
Total connector responses generated in the organization
Daily trend views of active usage and total responses
Usage breakdown per user and per connector

The report is enabled by default and respects existing permissions.
There is no impact to user workflows.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No action is required before rollout.

Inform relevant administrators and analytics stakeholders about the new report.
Review the report after rollout to assess Copilot connector adoption and usage trends.
Update internal documentation if Copilot reporting is referenced.

Learn more: Copilot connectors usage report documentation

[Compliance considerations:]

This change introduces a new admin usage report that improves visibility into Copilot connector usage. No other compliance considerations are impacted.

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