# What's New in Analytics Plus? ## Cloud ### 2026 #### April ##### April 29, 2026 ###### Custom Background Colors for Comparison Indicators *Enhancement* Customize the background color of comparison indicators in KPI widgets to visually highlight performance at a glance. Use distinct colors to quickly differentiate positive, neutral, or below-target metrics without relying solely on numeric values. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/cloud-april26-build-img3.png) ##### April 10, 2026 ###### Easier Content Discovery with Classified Views *New* Find reports and dashboards faster with Classified Views in Explorer. Content is automatically organized based on type of interaction, helping you access important views with fewer clicks. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/cloud-april26-build-img1.png) ###### Zia Insights in Dashboards *New* Zia Insights is now available for dashboards, bringing intelligent analysis beyond individual reports. By analyzing all reports within a dashboard, Zia uncovers meaningful patterns and delivers actionable business insights in one place. With insights spanning **contribution, seasonal trends, forecasting,** and **diagnostics**, you can quickly understand key drivers, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/cloud-april26-build-img2.gif) #### March ##### March 26, 2026 ###### GenAI Configuration Enhancements *Enhancement* GenAI settings have been redesigned for easier administration. Skills are now organized by functionality, with a dedicated configuration interface and built-in dashboards to help monitor usage and adoption. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/cloud-mar26-build-img1.png) ###### Share Databridges Across Your Organization *Enhancement* Share Databridges with other users in your organization, allowing them to import data from the same connected database without creating separate Databridge instances. Owners can manage access permissions and control sharing as needed. ###### Independent Sorting for X- and Y-Axis Categories *New* Charts with category fields on both the X- and Y-axes can now be sorted independently. This gives you greater flexibility to organize and analyze data by applying different sorting criteria to each axis. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/cloud-mar26-build-img2.png) #### February ##### February 17, 2026 ###### Build Custom Visualization Types *New* Custom Visualizations lets you go beyond the built-in charts and create visuals using third-party JavaScript libraries or your own scripts. Design industry-specific diagrams, specialized plots, or any unique format your reports need. If standard chart types feel limiting, this feature gives you the flexibility to create exactly what you want. ###### US Hex Bin Projection for Geo Maps *Enhancement* Geo maps now support a US Hex Bin projection, offering a clean, equal-area view of state-level data. By representing each state as a uniform hexagon, it removes the size bias of traditional maps and makes comparisons across states more clear and consistent. ###### Drill Through from Dashboard Widgets *Enhancement* Drill Through is now available in **dashboard widgets**. Click on a data point in any widget to navigate to a detailed underlying report, enabling faster root-cause analysis and deeper exploration from your dashboard. ##### February 09, 2026 ###### Introducing Zoom Sync for Map view *New* Zoom Sync makes it easy to keep multiple maps in a dashboard aligned. Pan or zoom on one map, and all others sync instantly—enabling smoother geographic comparison and multi-region analysis. ###### Streamline Data Imports with Shared Databridge *Enhancement* A Databridge can now be shared with other users in the organization, enabling them to import data from the same database server without setting up a new instance. Owners retain control over access permissions and how widely the Databridge is shared. #### January ##### January 23, 2026 ###### Customize Zia Insights placement in dashboards *Enhancement* Position insights exactly where you need them, ensuring they support your analysis while keeping your dashboard layout clean and tailored to your audience. ##### January 09, 2026 ###### Flexible Timeframe Selection in Overview Charts *Enhancement* Overview charts now support flexible timeframe selection, enabling focused analysis on relevant periods. Narrow the time range to compare performance, spot trends, and gain clearer insights without data clutter. ###### Introducing Archive Data for Faster, Smarter Analytics *New* Eliminate the need to query all records during report generation to boost speed of analysis. With Archive Data, you can boost performance by moving older or less frequently accessed records out of active tables while retaining them for future use. **Key Benefits** - **Efficient usage:** Analyze only active data while preserving historical data without impacting usage limits - **Improved performance:** Reduce query load to accelerate report generation and dashboard responsiveness - **Smart storage management:** Keep table sizes in check and manage row limits effectively through archiving. ###### Strengthen Security in Code Studio with Domain Allowed List *Enhancement* Code Studio now offers stronger security and governance with support for a Domain Allowed List in Python scripts. Define approved external APIs and web services to prevent unauthorized data transfer and maintain tighter control over external connectivity in code-driven workflows. ###### Streamline Views with Tags *Enhancement* Organize and manage views with tags by team, department, project, or use case for easy navigation. Quickly find reports and dashboards, reduce clutter, and keep key views accessible. --- ## On-Premise ### 2026 #### June ##### Build Number: 6410 (Release on: June 23, 2026) ###### Introducing Live Connect support for ODBC *Enhancement* Analytics Plus now allows you to connect live with ODBC supported database. [Learn more.](https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/help/import-upload-data-into-analytics-plus/import-data-from-local-databases/odbc.html) ###### Issues fixed *Issues fixed* The Apache OpenNLP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-42027, CVE-2026-40682, and CVE-2026-42440) have been addressed in this release. ###### Enhanced In-product Chat Experience *New* The in-product chat experience has been enhanced with a chatbot that provides immediate responses to common Analytics Plus queries and allows users to connect with a support agent on request seamlessly. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/june26-build-image1.png) ##### Build Number: 6400 (Release on: June 02, 2026) ###### Move tables from one schedule to another *Enhancement* Analytics Plus now provides the flexibility to alter the sync schedules of tables in a workspace individually, making it easier to manage and organize data sync intervals from different sources. [Learn more.](https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/help/import-upload-data-into-analytics-plus/managing-data-sources/multiple-sync-schedule.html) ###### Dashboard Revamp *Enhancement* The "Copy from Existing Dashboard" option has been enhanced to provide a smoother and more intuitive way to reuse existing dashboards as a base for new dashboards. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/may26-build-image1.png) ###### Enhanced Ask Zia UI for a Better Experience *Enhancement* The Ask Zia interface in Analytics Plus has been revamped for a more intuitive user experience. Key enhancements include: - Clear toggle button to enter conversation mode. - Zia Insights are presented in a dedicated space, optimizing content structure and enhancing readability. - Insights are now displayed in a separate card for better clarity. - The "Add to Dashboard" option has moved to the bottom for easier access. ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/analytics-plus/whats-new/may26-build-image2.png) ###### Common Query Table Expression (CTE) support in Query Tables *Enhancement* We have added support for Common Table Expressions (CTE) in Query Tables, making it easier to write, manage, and optimize complex queries. With CTEs, you can break down large queries into modular, reusable components for better readability and performance. [Learn more.](https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/help/table/query-tables.html) ###### Specify Dataset Location in Google BigQuery Integration *Enhancement* You can now define the dataset location when importing data from Google BigQuery into Analytics Plus. This enhancement provides more flexibility and better performance when working with BigQuery data in Analytics Plus. [Learn more.](https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/help/import-upload-data-into-analytics-plus/import-data-from-cloud-databases/google-bigquery.html) ###### Ask Zia — Brazilian Portuguese language support *New* With the latest update, Ask Zia now includes support for Brazilian Portuguese to enhance the user experience for Portuguese-speaking audiences. [Learn more.](https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/help/zia/working-with-ask-zia.html#language) ###### Introducing local database connectivity with Cassandra *New* Analytics Plus now supports database connections to Cassandra, allowing you to import data from your on-premise Cassandra instances for reporting and analysis. This addition enhances support for distributed and scalable database systems. [Learn more.](https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/help/import-upload-data-into-analytics-plus/import-data-from-local-databases/cassandra.html) --- *(Content continues for additional years and builds as per the full page timeline.)*