Microsoft is Removing a Major Classic Teams Feature Before the App Is Retired for Good
Microsoft is closing the chapter on Classic Teams, but not without making one final — and somewhat surprising — change. Ahead of its full retirement, a key feature is being removed from Classic Teams, signaling that the shift to the new Teams experience isn’t just about performance — it’s about changing how we work altogether. The End of an Era For many businesses and organizations, Classic Teams has been the go-to collaboration tool since the early days of the remote work boom. Over the years, it’s been updated, patched, and expanded. But now, Microsoft has set its sights firmly on the future with the new Teams app, and Classic Teams is officially on its way out. As part of the transition, Microsoft has started removing support for certain features in the Classic version. Most notably, one major capability — data export through Teams Export APIs for chat messages — is being deprecated ahead of schedule. Organizations relying on this feature for compliance or backup purposes...