Microsoft 365 Usage Reporting Updates (Microsoft Browser and Visio)

Microsoft is updating Microsoft Browser and Visio usage reports on September 21, 2026, improving metric accuracy and including more apps. Active-user counts may rise, but historical data won't change. Administrators should review reports, note the baseline change date, and validate API integrations.

[What and Why:]

Microsoft is updating several Microsoft 365 usage reports to improve reporting accuracy and streamline analytics experiences. Microsoft Browser and Visio usage reports will receive metric calculation improvements. These changes help administrators access more accurate and workload-specific analytics.

[Rollout Schedule:]

• Microsoft Browser usage report updates: September 21, 2026
• Visio usage report updates: September 21, 2026

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected:

• Microsoft 365 tenant administrators
• Organizations using Microsoft Browser and Visio
• Organizations consuming Microsoft Graph Reports API browser usage metrics

Platforms/Services:

• Microsoft 365 admin center
• Microsoft Browser reporting
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Graph Reports API (beta)
• Microsoft Visio

What will happen:

• Microsoft Browser reporting will include additional Microsoft 365 applications such as Microsoft 365 Copilot App, OneNote, and Outlook.
• Microsoft Browser active-user counts may increase after September 21, 2026. 
• Microsoft Visio active-user counts may increase after September 21, 2026. Visio Desktop and Web usage classifications will be updated.
• Historical reporting data will not be recalculated.

[Action Required / Recommendations:]

• Review reporting and dashboards that depend on Microsoft Browser or Visio metrics.
• Record September 21, 2026 as a reporting baseline change date.
• Validate any Microsoft Graph Reports API integrations.