Now available: Public Beta of the Next Generation ArcGIS Survey123 field app and Survey123 Connect
The ArcGIS Survey123 team has been developing a next-generation version of ArcGIS Survey123; in a June blog post we shared how it will reimagine field data collection with a modern foundation, a more intuitive experience, and richer mapping. Today, we’re excited to take the next step: the public beta is now open—and we’d love your participation and feedback.
If you missed the original overview, catch up here: Announcing the Next Generation of ArcGIS Survey123.
The next-generation field app brings a familiar but streamlined experience, an improved first‑time onboarding flow, a refreshed Calcite‑based design, and better accessibility such as light/dark mode and screen reader support. Built on the ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET, the new app offers improved mapping capabilities, and compatibility across iOS, Android, and Windows, and a path forward for new features.
In this first public beta, most of the Survey123 features and question types are supported in the app, but there will inevitably be some features that you use, that are not there yet. We’ll continue regular beta releases as we add capabilities and refine the app experience. Our current plan targets the first production release in Spring 2026, followed by steady updates to reach parity and bring exciting new capabilities.
We aim to ensure minimal disruption to your current workflows during the testing and transition period to the new applications. To facilitate this, the current version (3.x) of Survey123 may be used concurrently with the next generation (26.x) application on the same device. Both the existing app (3.x) and the next-generation app (26.x) will remain available throughout the beta phase and for a defined period following the initial release, enabling users to migrate at their own pace. In addition to the new Survey123 field application, we are also developing an updated version of the Survey123 Connect desktop publishing tool. Please note that early releases of the next generation application will not include all features present in the current version; user feedback will be invaluable in shaping future development priorities.
Join the beta (it takes just a few minutes)
- Sign in to the Early Adopter Community (EAC) and join the Survey123 project. (If you’re new to EAC, create an account)
Sign up for the Survey123 Early Adopter Community - After you join the Survey123 Early Adopter Community go the Documentation section to learn what to test, how to update your forms with Connect, what features have not yet been implemented, and how to provide feedback.
- Download the Survey123 Connect beta and Survey123 beta field app for iOS, Android, or Windows and start testing your forms. Note: You do not need to reauthor your existing surveys to test the beta app, but you will need to republish using the Survey123 Connect Beta. See the beta doc for more details.
- Share feedback in the EAC feedback channel—what works well, what’s blocking you, and what you want next. Your input shapes our roadmap.
Tip: If you participated in the private preview, you’re already set—just update to the latest public beta build and keep the feedback coming.
What we’re listening for:
- Stability and Bugs: With the features already implemented, how is performance, stability, and what issues did you find.
- Must‑have parity: Which current 3.x features are essential for your organization’s go‑live?
- Your experience with new features and design.
Survey123 has always been built with the community. Opening the public beta is a major milestone—one that’s only possible because of the candid feedback and real‑world testing you provide. We’re excited to keep building this with you.
Thank you!
—The Survey123 Team