Short Version
Microsoft Teams will soon support apps in Private channels – including bots, tabs, and message extensions. Due February to late March 2026.
Details
Key points:
- Support for apps in Private Channels aligns with the experience for apps in shared channels.
- Only apps marked to work in Private and Shared Channels will be available (must be updated by developers to support Private Channel functionality, and allowed by admins).
- Channel owners or members can add apps to a Private Channel.
- A new channel setting allows owners to control who can add apps.
- Apps must be explicitly added to each channel; installing at the team level will not apply to Shared or Private Channels.
Availability
Due February to late March 2026.
Source, related links, and references
MC1197145.
Roadmap ID 518215.
Image(s): Microsoft.
Learn more about Private channels in Microsoft Teams on Microsoft Learn.
Learn more about Shared channels in Microsoft Teams on Microsoft Learn.
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31st December 2025, and kept up to date.
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