Microsoft 365 community barometer

Microsoft Lists

Microsoft Lists information tracking product.

Last analyzed: 2026-11-02T13:07:57.678Z

Barometer score: 61/100

Temperature: Stable

Momentum: +4

Confidence: Medium

Discussion volume: Medium

Current reading

Public discussion about Microsoft Lists is mostly positive, with users sharing tutorials and use cases. However, some users report issues with calculated columns and navigation links.

Positive signals

  • Users share tutorials and guides on using Microsoft Lists
  • Microsoft Lists is used for managing data and workflows
  • Users appreciate the simplicity of Microsoft Lists rules

Negative signals

  • Calculated columns using TODAY() do not update automatically
  • Modern Microsoft Lists views lack task dependencies and timeline bars
  • Lists created from the Microsoft Lists app can generate incorrect navigation links

Source breakdown

  • reddit: 0
  • x: 10
  • blogs: 4
  • forums: 0
  • youtube: 0
  • other: 0

Supply vs demand

Week of 2026-10-26

Supply: Not enough data

Demand: 50

Supply vs demand: Not enough data

Not enough data

Confidence: Low

Sample public mentions

positive · x

How to Create a One-Click Checklist in Microsoft Lists with Quick Steps https://t.co/CaNydlnUAN #SharePoint #Office365

How to Create a One-Click Checklist in Microsoft Lists with Quick Steps https://t.co/CaNydlnUAN #SharePoint #Office365

Source

positive · x

Use Microsoft Lists rules for simple notifications before reaching for a full Power Automate flow. Choose the lightest t

Use Microsoft Lists rules for simple notifications before reaching for a full Power Automate flow. Choose the lightest tool that solves the need. #Microsoft365 #Productivity #TechTips

Source

positive · x

Microsoft Lists Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Data Effectively https://t.co/UMu8GZuMFA #sharepoint

Microsoft Lists Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Data Effectively https://t.co/UMu8GZuMFA #sharepoint

Source

positive · blogs

Microsoft Lists: Vorgänge im Blick - Cloudlights

Guide to using Microsoft Lists instead of scattered Excel files for recurring workflows; notes classic SharePoint Alerts retirement and Power Automate/rules as alternatives.

Source

negative · blogs

Fix Microsoft Lists Calculated Column TODAY() Not Updating

Calculated columns using TODAY() stay static and only recalculate when an item is edited; workaround is a scheduled Power Automate flow.

Source

negative · blogs

Microsoft Lists Calendar & Board Views vs a SharePoint Gantt Chart (2026)

Modern Microsoft Lists views lack task dependencies, baselines and timeline bars; the classic Gantt view exists only in classic SharePoint.

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Microsoft Lists

Microsoft Lists information tracking product.

Last analyzed: Nov 2, 2026, 1:07 PM
61/100

Supply vs demand

Week of 2026-10-26

Supply: Not enough data

Demand: 50

Supply vs demand: Not enough data

Not enough data

Confidence: Low

TemperatureStable
Momentum+4
ConfidenceMedium
Discussion volumeMedium

Current reading

What the community signal says

Public discussion about Microsoft Lists is mostly positive, with users sharing tutorials and use cases. However, some users report issues with calculated columns and navigation links.

Positive signals

  • Users share tutorials and guides on using Microsoft Lists
  • Microsoft Lists is used for managing data and workflows
  • Users appreciate the simplicity of Microsoft Lists rules

Negative signals

  • Calculated columns using TODAY() do not update automatically
  • Modern Microsoft Lists views lack task dependencies and timeline bars
  • Lists created from the Microsoft Lists app can generate incorrect navigation links

Historical trend

Jun 18, 2026, 6:16 AMNov 2, 2026, 1:07 PM

Source breakdown

reddit
0
x
10
blogs
4
forums
0
youtube
0
other
0

Sample public mentions

positivex

How to Create a One-Click Checklist in Microsoft Lists with Quick Steps https://t.co/CaNydlnUAN #SharePoint #Office365

How to Create a One-Click Checklist in Microsoft Lists with Quick Steps https://t.co/CaNydlnUAN #SharePoint #Office365

positivex

Use Microsoft Lists rules for simple notifications before reaching for a full Power Automate flow. Choose the lightest t

Use Microsoft Lists rules for simple notifications before reaching for a full Power Automate flow. Choose the lightest tool that solves the need. #Microsoft365 #Productivity #TechTips

positivex

Microsoft Lists Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Data Effectively https://t.co/UMu8GZuMFA #sharepoint

Microsoft Lists Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Data Effectively https://t.co/UMu8GZuMFA #sharepoint

positiveblogs

Microsoft Lists: Vorgänge im Blick - Cloudlights

Guide to using Microsoft Lists instead of scattered Excel files for recurring workflows; notes classic SharePoint Alerts retirement and Power Automate/rules as alternatives.

negativeblogs

Fix Microsoft Lists Calculated Column TODAY() Not Updating

Calculated columns using TODAY() stay static and only recalculate when an item is edited; workaround is a scheduled Power Automate flow.

negativeblogs

Microsoft Lists Calendar & Board Views vs a SharePoint Gantt Chart (2026)

Modern Microsoft Lists views lack task dependencies, baselines and timeline bars; the classic Gantt view exists only in classic SharePoint.