Data Detect Managed Package End of Support

Salesforce ended support for the Data Detect managed package after February 1, 2026. We recommend using the new Data Detect, which is part of the Shield app, as it offers more precise and scalable sensitive data detection with significantly enhanced capabilities. 

We have ended support of the Data Detect managed package because Salesforce will focus its development on the new Data Detect, which is part of the Shield app.

What does this change mean for me? 

Transitioning to the new Data Detect within the Shield app offers significant improvements over the Data Detect managed package, including:

• A more powerful and reliable scanning engine.
• The ability to deliver all scan results at a much larger scale, unlike the managed package's limit of 50 results per field.
• 21 pre-defined sensitive data categories and support for up to 10 custom patterns, compared to the managed package's 5 pre-defined categories.
• The option to select entire objects for scanning, eliminating the selection of individual fields.
• Email notifications when scan results are ready, eliminating the need for manual checks on the managed package for updates.

What action can I take? 

Start using the new Data Detect feature, a part of the Shield app, today. You can learn more about how to get started with Data Detect. You can choose to uninstall the Data Detect managed package following the Uninstall a Second-Generation Managed Package instructions to prevent further usage of the Data Detect managed package within your org.

What happens if I don’t take action?

You can run both the Data Detect managed package and the new Data Detect, which is part of the Shield app, in the same organization simultaneously for a smooth transition. However, the Data Detect managed package will no longer be supported after February 1, 2026, meaning any issues encountered with it after this date will not be addressed.

How do I identify affected users?

A managed package's user access is primarily controlled by Permission Set Licenses. To identify which users have access to the Data Detect managed package, find who has the associated permission set license assigned to them. You can complete this task in the Salesforce user interface or via a SOQL query.

Method 1: Using the Salesforce User Interface

This is the most straightforward method and doesn't require any technical knowledge.

1. Navigate to Permission Set Licenses:
   • In Salesforce, select the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner and select Setup.
   • In the Quick Find box, type Permission Set Licenses and select it from the menu.
   • Find the permission set license for the Data Detect package. The name should be 
2. View Assigned Users:
   • Select the name of the Data Detect permission set license.
   • On the detail page, scroll down to the "Users in this Permission Set License" related list.
   • This list shows every user who has been assigned the Data Detect package license. You can select any user's name to see their full profile and other details.

Method 2: Using a SOQL Query

If you need to retrieve a list of all users at once or create a report, a SOQL query is the most effective way to do so. Run this in the Salesforce Developer Console.

1. Open the Developer Console:

   • Select the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner and select Developer Console.
   • In the Developer Console, select Debug > Open Execute Anonymous Window (or just select the Query Editor tab).

2. Run this Query and use this code snippet

   • SELECT User.Name, User.Username
     FROM UserPackageLicense
     WHERE PackageLicense.NamespacePrefix = 'sfdxdatadetect'

   • Select Execute

3. The query returns a list of user names and usernames who have been assigned a license for the Data Detect managed package.

   • UserPackageLicense: This is the object that links a user to a managed package license.
   • NamespacePrefix: This is the unique identifier for the managed package. For Data Detect, the namespace is sfdxdatadetect

If you have any questions, open a case with support using Salesforce Help or contact your Salesforce account team. To view all current and past retirements, see Salesforce Product & Feature Retirements.

For more information about Salesforce’s approach to retiring products and features, read our Product & Feature Retirement Philosophy.