# Announcements **URL:** https://talk.observablehq.com/c/announcements/5.md [Latest](https://talk.observablehq.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.observablehq.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Observable Talk](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/welcome-to-observable-talk/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/welcome-to-observable-talk/8 "2018-01-19T21:13:24Z")
This is a place for everyone to meet, discuss and share their work, and help one another. You’ll find answers to common questions, examples of techniques, and general discussion about data, visualization, programming, an… --- ## [Officially announcing the new Observable](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/officially-announcing-the-new-observable/10782)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/officially-announcing-the-new-observable/10782 "2026-09-24T04:09:22Z")
The new Observable is now the default, and Mike has published his official announcement: For more than a year, we’ve been quietly building an all-new Observable. Today, that new Observable is live on observablehq.com. … --- ## [A better individual experience](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/a-better-individual-experience/10855)
**Author:** [@mbostock](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mbostock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/a-better-individual-experience/10855 "2026-09-16T18:44:12Z")
We’ve been working to streamline the experience for individuals working in Observable rather than shoehorning everyone into “teams of one”. I wrote about it here, and would welcome your feedback either in this thread or … --- ## [Making the new Observable the default soon](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/making-the-new-observable-the-default-soon/10775)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/making-the-new-observable-the-default-soon/10775 "2026-09-08T19:28:00Z")
Wanted to give a heads-up that, if we can get a few things done, we are planning to make the new Observable (“notebooks 2.0”) the default early next week. You’ll still be able to use the complete self-contained old exper… --- ## [Release notes](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/release-notes/10763)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/release-notes/10763 "2026-08-14T14:01:58Z")
We have a new “Release notes” collection for the new Observable: I’ve backfilled entries for the weeks since our “soft launch”; going forward, we’ll publish a round-up each Friday. Recent changes include: Jump to de… --- ## [Join the Observable Community on Slack.](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/join-the-observable-community-on-slack/7267)
**Author:** [@waynesutton](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/waynesutton)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/join-the-observable-community-on-slack/7267 "2026-08-13T15:28:34Z")
We launched the Observable Community Slack channel as another way for you to connect with one another and the Observable team to ask questions, get product information, and learn with other data practitioners are creatin… --- ## [Revamped “About” page](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/revamped-about-page/10758)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/revamped-about-page/10758 "2026-08-13T10:39:33Z")
The new Observable has a new marketing homepage: About | Observable . It’s the logged-out homepage (on the new subdomain), and you can access it while logged-in from the workspace switcher → “About Observable”. It’s not… --- ## [Try the new Observable today](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/try-the-new-observable-today/10698)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/try-the-new-observable-today/10698 "2026-08-11T16:03:18Z")
“SECRET” PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT for our friends in the forum: Observable has been working on revamping notebooks on the web. It works with (almost?) all your existing notebooks, but it is also built (like Desktop) on the new … --- ## [Refocusing on the forum](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/refocusing-on-the-forum/10663)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/refocusing-on-the-forum/10663 "2026-06-21T02:10:22Z")
This forum launched alongside the Observable beta in January 2018. Over the years we’ve directed people to some different places — the feedback repo on GitHub, the community Slack — and it’s gotten more confusing where t… --- ## [Today’s 9-minute outage](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/today-s-9-minute-outage/10644)
**Author:** [@mbostock](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mbostock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/today-s-9-minute-outage/10644 "2026-05-10T10:18:42Z")
We had a 9-minute outage earlier today caused by a database migration. Our apologies! You can read more here: --- ## [Better dashboarding, now available in Observable Canvases](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/better-dashboarding-now-available-in-observable-canvases/10526)
**Author:** [@allisonhorst](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/allisonhorst)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/better-dashboarding-now-available-in-observable-canvases/10526 "2025-10-07T14:35:28Z")
:fallen\_leaf: Hi everyone, happy October! We’re excited to share recent updates to Observable Canvases that make dashboards easier to build, and better to use, so that they don’t end up rotting in your organization’s ap… --- ## [Observable Canvases summer release](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/observable-canvases-summer-release/10502)
**Author:** [@allisonhorst](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/allisonhorst)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/observable-canvases-summer-release/10502 "2025-08-26T15:51:23Z")
:waving\_hand: Hello Observable Community! Today we’re announcing big updates in the summer release of Observable Canvases. Over the past few months we’ve been busy adding features, making changes based on feedback from… --- ## [Previewing Observable Notebooks 2.0](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/previewing-observable-notebooks-2-0/10483)
**Author:** [@mbostock](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mbostock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/previewing-observable-notebooks-2-0/10483 "2025-07-29T14:48:40Z")
We’re excited to share a technology preview of the next generation of Observable Notebooks! Today we are releasing: Observable Notebook Kit - An open file format for notebooks, and accompanying open-source tooling for… --- ## [New workspace viewer pricing](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-workspace-viewer-pricing/9332)
**Author:** [@Cobus](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Cobus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-workspace-viewer-pricing/9332 "2024-06-01T16:37:25Z")
After many great discussions with our customers (thanks for all the feedback!), we are happy to share this news: Pro workspaces can now add workspace viewers for $10 per viewer per month. Viewers can view private proje… --- ## [Announcing Observable 2.0!](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/announcing-observable-2-0/8744)
**Author:** [@allisonhorst](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/allisonhorst)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/announcing-observable-2-0/8744 "2024-03-29T17:38:17Z")
Today we’re launching Observable 2.0 with a bold new vision: an open-source static site generator for building fast, beautiful data apps, dashboards, and reports. Read the announcement from founder Mike Bostock. The cor… --- ## [Removing following](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/removing-following/8707)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/removing-following/8707 "2024-01-23T05:13:28Z")
We’ve removed the “Following” feature. User profiles no longer show a “Follow” / “Unfollow” button, and you can no longer see a feed of recently edited notebooks from people you follow. Until February 19, you can export… --- ## [Announcing scheduled notifications](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/announcing-scheduled-notifications/8498)
**Author:** [@tophtucker](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tophtucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/announcing-scheduled-notifications/8498 "2023-11-14T20:30:16Z")
Schedules and notifications for Pro and Enterprise users is now in public beta. You can send charts, CSVs, and other messages to email and Slack from a notebook on a schedule you choose. To compose a notification, use t… --- ## [New Observable documentation site](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-observable-documentation-site/8469)
**Author:** [@eagereyes](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/eagereyes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-observable-documentation-site/8469 "2023-11-08T16:14:07Z")
We have collected all Observable documentation in a new spot, Observable documentation This is your go-to guide for everything from inputs to embeds. If you find any issues, please let us know in the github repository b… --- ## [(Beta) Reach insights faster with the power of AI](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/beta-reach-insights-faster-with-the-power-of-ai/8200)
**Author:** [@mattbrown](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mattbrown)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/beta-reach-insights-faster-with-the-power-of-ai/8200 "2023-10-02T19:07:52Z")
Supercharge your workflow with Observable’s new AI Assist. Powered by GPT-4, AI Assist for Pro and Enterprise users can help you write SQL and generate charts quickly, accelerating you on the path to new insights. All yo… --- ## [Find components faster with the new Add Cell Bar](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/find-components-faster-with-the-new-add-cell-bar/8196)
**Author:** [@mattbrown](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mattbrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/find-components-faster-with-the-new-add-cell-bar/8196 "2023-08-15T22:51:38Z")
Speed up your daily workflow with the new Add Cell Bar and newly revamped Add Cell Menu. The basic building blocks in Observable are now just a click away. Add Cell Bar The new Add Cell Bar allows you to quickly find… --- ## [Derive Columns in the Data Table Cell](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/derive-columns-in-the-data-table-cell/7997)
**Author:** [@mattbrown](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mattbrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/derive-columns-in-the-data-table-cell/7997 "2023-06-01T20:54:38Z")
It’s easier than ever to clean and wrangle data in the Data Table cell. We’ve introduced the ability to derive a new column using a JavaScript expression. Derived columns make it easy to extract strings, compare colum… --- ## [No-code charts with the Chart cell](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/no-code-charts-with-the-chart-cell/7805)
**Author:** [@mattbrown](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/mattbrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/no-code-charts-with-the-chart-cell/7805 "2023-03-29T16:33:51Z")
Observable is proud to announce the Chart cell, a new cell type that helps you interactively explore data visually without writing a line of code. We’ve heard from our users that building visualizations to assist the… --- ## [New in Observable: Follow other data viz creators and tag your notebooks for better discovery](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-in-observable-follow-other-data-viz-creators-and-tag-your-notebooks-for-better-discovery/7769)
**Author:** [@waynesutton](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/waynesutton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/new-in-observable-follow-other-data-viz-creators-and-tag-your-notebooks-for-better-discovery/7769 "2023-03-22T16:30:18Z")
No need to start from scratch with Observable! Dive into our thriving #DataViz community, discover amazing work, and follow inspiring notebooks. Now, you can follow other data viz creators and teams on the platform, mak… --- ## [Free Data Visualization Fundamentals and Best Practices Course hosted by Observable starting March 7th](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/free-data-visualization-fundamentals-and-best-practices-course-hosted-by-observable-starting-march-7th/7658)
**Author:** [@waynesutton](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/waynesutton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 1:18am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/free-data-visualization-fundamentals-and-best-practices-course-hosted-by-observable-starting-march-7th/7658 "2023-02-23T01:18:14Z")
Starting March 7th Data Visualization Developer Robert Kosara will kick off a three-week course on Data Visualization Fundamentals and Best Practices Learn more, and register here: Course: Data Visualization Fundamental… --- ## [30 minute scheduled maintenance on 1/6 - 6pm PST](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/30-minute-scheduled-maintenance-on-1-6-6pm-pst/7479)
**Author:** [@waynesutton](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/waynesutton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/30-minute-scheduled-maintenance-on-1-6-6pm-pst/7479 "2023-01-05T22:44:16Z")
FYI We are planning a 30 minute scheduled maintenance for our platform on 1/6/2023 starting at 6:00pm PST. During this period, Observable will only support viewing of notebooks or may not be accessible. We will update ou… --- ## [FAQ: October 2022 Platform Change](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/faq-october-2022-platform-change/7120)
**Author:** [@Cobus](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Cobus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/faq-october-2022-platform-change/7120 "2022-12-15T00:21:33Z")
As announced here we expanded our Product offerings. FAQ Q: How will new users choose their account type? Upon creating a new account, a user will have the option to choose the Free Individual tier or sign up for a tria… --- ## [Always-on autocomplete](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/always-on-autocomplete/2036)
**Author:** [@tom](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/tom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/always-on-autocomplete/2036 "2022-12-14T01:59:21Z")
Hi folks, We just launched an option to enable always-on autocompletion. As opposed to the current autocompletion system which only shows completions when you hit Tab, this new mode shows completions as you type. They’r… --- ## [Hello, Pro.](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/hello-pro/7137)
**Author:** [@Cobus](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Cobus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/hello-pro/7137 "2022-10-12T17:01:36Z")
Today, we announce the evolution of our paid offerings, which will include 3 products for those who need to do their data work in private. Pro Individual will enable individuals to work in private with databases and s… --- ## [We are expanding our product offerings](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/we-are-expanding-our-product-offerings/7100)
**Author:** [@Cobus](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Cobus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/we-are-expanding-our-product-offerings/7100 "2022-10-09T21:04:40Z")
Last month, we introduced Free Teams in order to help more people collaborate openly and share public data work with the Observable community. We received a lot of positive feedback from you about how Free Teams help peo… --- ## [Introducing Free Teams!](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/introducing-free-teams/6958)
**Author:** [@Cobus](https://talk.observablehq.com/u/Cobus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://talk.observablehq.com/t/introducing-free-teams/6958 "2022-08-24T14:49:11Z")
We are so excited to be introducing Free Teams, a new type of Observable Team, where you can create a collaborative workspace completely free of charge. All collaborators (editors and viewers) are free and there is no li… [Next page](https://talk.observablehq.com/c/announcements/5.md?page=1)