Google Limits Gemini Models for Free and AI Plus Users, Adds Deep Think to AI Pro

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Google restricts free Gemini access to Flash-Lite model starting October 9

Google will limit free Gemini users to only the Flash-Lite model starting October 9, 2026, removing access to the more powerful Flash and Pro models. The $5/month AI Plus tier will also lose access to Pro, while AI Pro subscribers gain the new Deep Think reasoning feature.

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Google Limits Gemini Models for Free and AI Plus Users, Adds Deep Think to AI Pro

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Google restricts free Gemini access to Flash-Lite model starting October 9

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Google Gemini sets new limits for free users: What changes, which features will remain available; check

Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro

Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade from October 9

Google Limits Gemini Models for Free and AI Plus Users, Adds Deep Think to AI Pro

Part of story

Google restricts free Gemini access to Flash-Lite model starting October 9

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Google Gemini sets new limits for free users: What changes, which features will remain available; check

Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro

Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade from October 9