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How to Embed a Viva Engage Hashtag Feed on a SharePoint Page

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The user wants to embed a Viva Engage feed filtered by a specific hashtag onto a SharePoint Online page.

How to Embed a Viva Engage Hashtag Feed on a SharePoint Page

Product: SharePoint Online / Viva Engage
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Organizations using hashtags instead of separate communities need a way to display these specific hashtag conversations natively on their SharePoint pages.
Observed behavior: SharePoint Online currently lacks an out-of-the-box feature to embed Viva Engage feeds filtered specifically by hashtags.

Before you start

Because SharePoint does not natively support hashtag-filtered Viva Engage web parts, you will need administrative privileges and access to development resources to implement a custom workaround.

Solution 1Recommended

Develop a Custom SPFx Web Part

Build a custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web part to query and display Viva Engage posts that contain specific hashtags.

Since the out-of-the-box web parts do not support hashtag filtering, the officially recommended workaround is to create a custom development solution using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and Viva Engage REST APIs.

Set up your SPFx development environment

Install Node.js, a code editor like Visual Studio Code, and the Yeoman SharePoint generator to prepare your local environment for building custom SharePoint web parts.

Utilize Viva Engage APIs

Write custom code within your SPFx web part to fetch posts from Viva Engage using their API, applying a query filter for the specific hashtag you want to display on the page.

Seek development guidance

If you encounter issues during development, visit the Microsoft Q&A platform (learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/) and post your questions using the 'SharePoint Development' tag for community and expert support.

Developer Requirements: This solution requires knowledge of TypeScript, React (optional but recommended), and the SharePoint Framework ecosystem.

Solution 2

Submit a Feature Request to Microsoft

Request native support for Viva Engage hashtag feeds directly from the Microsoft development team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the standard Viva Engage web part to filter by hashtag?

No, the built-in Viva Engage web part in SharePoint Online currently only supports showing feeds from specific communities, users, or general topics. It lacks a dedicated hashtag filtering feature.

What is SPFx and how does it solve this issue?

SPFx stands for SharePoint Framework, a development model that provides full support for client-side SharePoint integration. It allows developers to build custom web parts that can interact directly with the Viva Engage API to pull and filter data by hashtags.

Where can I get help building a custom SPFx web part?

You can seek development guidance by posting your questions on the Microsoft Q&A platform. Be sure to tag your question with 'SharePoint Development' to reach the right experts.

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