MC1166852: Microsoft Viva Copilot Analytics Adds Agent Dashboard for Adoption and Credit Insights

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The announcement revises rollout dates for the Viva Copilot Analytics Agent Dashboard, shifting preview and general availability from early 2026 to later months. The dashboard introduces new admin-facing analytics on Copilot agent adoption and credit usage, requiring admins to review access controls and update training. User impact is indirect as this change relates to reporting and visibility rather than user workflows. The update is informational and planning-focused, with moderate effort needed to configure access or train relevant staff.
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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

The new Agent Dashboard in Viva Copilot Analytics shows adoption and Copilot credit usage trends, helping track how agents are used across Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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END USERS

Users may see new insights and dashboards under Copilot Analytics in Viva Insights.
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IT ADMINS

Review access controls, update documentation, and check Viva Insights VFAM settings before enabling the dashboard.
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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

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📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement


(Updated) Microsoft Viva Copilot Analytics launches new agent dashboard
Message ID: MC1166852 (Updated)

Updated October 2, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction]

We’re introducing the Agent Dashboard, a new dashboard available as part of Copilot Analytics in Microsoft Viva. This dashboard provides visibility into key agent adoption trends and associated Copilot credit usage. It supports insights into agents used within Microsoft 365 Copilot, which may be:

  • Built using Microsoft Copilot Studio, SharePoint, or the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit
  • Built by employees, your organization, Microsoft, or Microsoft partners

This release also enhances the Adoption tab of the Copilot Dashboard, allowing users to view agent insights directly and access the Agent Dashboard for deeper analysis.

[When this will happen:]

  • Public Preview (Worldwide): Begins rolling out in early February 2026 (previously January), expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously end of January).
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Begins rolling out in February 2026 (previously late October), expected to complete February 2026 (previously early November).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Leaders, delegates, adoption specialists, and administrators using Microsoft Viva Insights
  • Tenants with at least 50 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses assigned

What will happen:

  • A new Agent Dashboard will be available in Viva Insights under Copilot Analytics
  • Users will find:
    • Key adoption metrics with historical trends (up to 6 months):
      • Number of active agents
      • Number of active agent users
      • Number of agent responses
      • Copilot credits used
      • Number of users using Copilot credits
      • Percentage of Copilot users using agents
    • Screenshot 1: Key adoption metrics with historical trends, including active agents, active users, agent responses, and Copilot credit usage.
    • user settings
    • Monthly and weekly user retention trends, with comparison across groups
  • Screenshot 2: Monthly and weekly user retention trends, with comparison across groups.
    • user settingsTop agents based on the following, with the ability to dive deeper into specific agents:
      • Active user count
      • Agent responses
      • Copilot credits consumed
    • Screenshot 3: Agent highlights along with a table of top agents, each with active usage metrics and the ability to dive deeper.
    • user settings
    • Screenshot 4: Individual agent deep dive page with key adoption metrics and trends over time.
    • user settings
  • Minimum group size threshold must be met for agent activity insights.
  • Learn more: Configure manager settings
  • The Adoption tab of the Copilot Dashboard will also include:
    • Contextual insights on how Copilot users are leveraging agents and credits
    • Direct entry points to the Agent Dashboard
  • Screenshot 5: Entry points to the Agent Dashboard from the Copilot Dashboard Adoption tab, including agent usage and Copilot credit usage insights.
  • user settings
  • [What you can do to prepare:]
    • Review and assess the impact for your organization
    • Manage access to the Agent Dashboard using VFAM controls at user, group, and tenant levels (nested under Viva Insights Web app VFAM controls)
    • Consider reviewing with your works council
    • Update training and documentation as needed
    • Additional details will be available on MS Learn once this functionality is released, in a separate Agent Dashboard section: Copilot Analytics introduction
  • [Compliance considerations:]
  • No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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