MC1193421 (Updated) Retirement of several Microsoft Planner features in early 2026 as part of a Planner update
Updated February 19, 2026: Performance may be slower on some browsers for large basic plans with more than 300 tasks. For best results, please use the latest versions of Edge (144 or higher) or Chrome (144 or higher). Meanwhile, we're also working on an update that we expect to improve performance.[Introduction] In early 2026, a major update of Planner will begin rolling out. This update will introduce several new capabilities. In addition, several features will be retired from Microsoft Planner. These changes will begin rolling out between mid-January 2026 and mid-February 2026. [When this will happen:]Refer to the sections below for details on timing. [How this affects your organization:]Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Planner in your organization, including those using Planner components in Loop, integrations with Viva Goals, and premium Planner plans.What will happen: In earl