For years, Microsoft Project for the Web existed in a strange limbo—technically alive, but somehow forgotten. And not only was it still around, but it was lurking in two different places under two different names. If that sounds confusing, well, Microsoft agrees. That’s why they’re finally pulling the plug and transitioning users to Microsoft Planner.
Microsoft announced that Project for the Web, Project in Teams, and Roadmap in Teams will officially retire in August 2025. Instead of juggling multiple work management tools, users will be redirected to Planner for the Web and Planner in Teams.
The goal? A unified experience that integrates Project for the Web, To Do, and Planner into a single, streamlined solution. No more bouncing between apps trying to figure out where your tasks live.
What’s Changing?
- Project for the Web becomes Planner – Users will be redirected to Planner when launching Project for the Web or Roadmap.
- Project and Roadmap tabs in Teams will stop working – Users will need to re-pin their tabs using the Planner tab instead.
- No migration required – All plans created in Project for the Web will automatically be accessible in Planner.
- New AI-powered features – Planner will include Copilot and the Project Manager agent, which can automate project management tasks.
What’s NOT Coming to Planner?
Not everything from Project for the Web is making the cut. Microsoft is dropping support for Roadmaps, meaning users will need to recreate their Roadmaps as Portfolios in Planner. Additionally, importing .mpp files won’t be natively supported, though users can still do it through Planner Power Apps.
Microsoft recommends that administrators notify users and update internal documentation ahead of the transition. While the switch will happen automatically, users should migrate Roadmap data to Portfolios and re-pin their Project tabs in Teams before August 2025.
This move is part of Microsoft’s broader effort to simplify its work management ecosystem. By consolidating everything under Planner, Microsoft is betting that users will appreciate a single, intelligent app rather than a fragmented experience.
So, farewell, Microsoft Project for the Web. You were confusing, redundant, and somehow still hanging around. But now, it’s time to move on—to a future where Planner reigns supreme.
