What Is the ArcGIS Online Early Adopter Community?
The Early Adopter Community is a program for customers who want early access to upcoming ArcGIS Online features. Members get to work with pre-release builds of ArcGIS Online in a dedicated environment, giving them the opportunity to:
- Try new functionality before it’s generally available
- Test real workflows and data against upcoming changes
- Share feedback directly with the ArcGIS Online team
In short, it’s a way to stay ahead of the curve—and have a voice in how ArcGIS Online evolves.
Preview the February 2026 ArcGIS Online Update
The February 2026 Update preview is now live in the Early Adopter test environment. This preview includes the most current build planned for the upcoming release, giving members an early look at what’s coming next.
Because this is a preview, things can change. New capabilities may be added during the preview period, and some features may not make it into the final release. That flexibility is intentional—it allows Esri to learn from real-world testing and feedback before features are finalized.
Why Join the Early Adopter Community?
Validate your workflows
If you rely on ArcGIS Online for critical work, early access lets you test upcoming changes with your own data and processes. That means fewer surprises when the release goes live.
Provide direct feedback
Early Adopter members can share feedback through forums and bug submissions. This input helps the ArcGIS Online team understand what’s working well, what’s confusing, and what needs improvement—before features reach a wider audience.
Learn what’s coming next
Previewing new functionality early gives you time to plan, explore new possibilities, and prepare your organization for upcoming changes.
A Collaborative Preview Experience
The Early Adopter Community isn’t a one-way preview—it’s a conversation. Members are encouraged to return to the EAC forum throughout the preview period and participate in discussions with both peers and the ArcGIS Online team.
If questions come up or something doesn’t work as expected, you can submit a bug report that goes directly to the product team to help keep you moving forward.
Interested in Joining?
If you like the idea of early access, hands-on testing, and helping shape the future of ArcGIS Online, the Early Adopter Community may be a great fit for you.
You can sign up at https://earlyadopter.esri.com/key/ArcGISOnlineEAC to get started!
