(Updated) SharePoint site analytics: OneNote usage included in site usage reports

SharePoint site analytics will include OneNote file usage starting mid-February to mid-March 2026, increasing reported site metrics like unique viewers and visits. Popular content will show frequently accessed OneNote files. No admin action is needed; inform stakeholders and update documentation accordingly.

Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re enhancing SharePoint site analytics to include usage data from OneNote files (.one). This update provides a more complete view of site engagement by incorporating OneNote activity into metrics such as Unique viewers and site visits. Popular content reporting will also reflect heavily used OneNote files.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 537285.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-February 2026 (previously mid-January) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February).

[How this affects your organization:]

• Who is affected: Admins and users who monitor SharePoint site analytics.
• What will happen:
  • Expect an increase in reported site usage metrics, including unique viewers and site visits, as OneNote file activity will now be included.

  

  • The Popular content section in site analytics will display OneNote files if they are among the most accessed in the last 7 days.

  

  • No admin configuration changes are required; this update is enabled by default.

[What you can do to prepare:]

• Inform site admins and analytics stakeholders that site usage metrics may increase due to inclusion of OneNote activity.
• Update any internal documentation or reporting processes that reference SharePoint site analytics.
• No additional action or configuration is required.

Learn more: View usage data for your SharePoint site

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.