MC1404326: Microsoft 365 admin center Adds Copilot Connectors Usage Report for Admins

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The announcement updates rollout timing for the new Copilot connectors usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin centre, now expected in November 2026 instead of September. The change adds an analytics report with no user workflow effect and is enabled by default. Admins only need awareness and minor review to use the new visibility feature once available.
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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

A new Copilot connectors usage report is coming to the Microsoft 365 admin center, giving admins insight into adoption and usage across Copilot features.
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END USERS

No major end-user change expected.
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IT ADMINS

Inform admins about the new report and review data after rollout to understand connector usage patterns.
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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Upcoming:
November 2026

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: New usage report for Copilot connectors
Message ID: MC1404326 (Updated)

Updated October 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[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 November 2026 (previously late September) and expect to complete November 2026 (previously end of September).

[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.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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