Question 1

When is Microsoft Project Online being retired?

Accepted Answer

Project Online enters a feature freeze beginning April 2026 and is scheduled for retirement in September 2026. Teams should plan for transition work well ahead of September 2026.

Question 2

What happens during the feature freeze?

Accepted Answer

During the feature freeze, Microsoft stops adding new features to Project Online. The service remains available, but teams should expect no meaningful product evolution and should focus on transition planning.

Question 3

Is there a one-to-one replacement for Project Online?

Accepted Answer

For most teams, no. Microsoft’s recommended path typically spreads capabilities across multiple tools. That can create fragmentation across scheduling, portfolios, resource management, timesheets, financial tracking, reporting, and governance, requiring teams to stitch together several products to cover what Project Online provided.

Question 4

What is Microsoft recommending instead of Project Online?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft is pointing teams toward a combination of tools such as Planner and Project for the web, along with platform options like Power Platform and other services depending on needs. Most teams will need multiple tools to cover what Project Online provided.

Question 5

What should teams do next?

Accepted Answer

Inventory what you use Project Online for today, identify must-have capabilities like resource management, portfolio visibility, timesheets, financial tracking, and reporting, then evaluate replacement paths and plan a phased migration with governance in mind.

Microsoft Project Online Is Going Away.What Teams Need to Know

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Microsoft Project Online Is Going Away.
What Teams Need to Know