Google says free Gemini users will be limited to the 3.5 Flash-Lite model from October 9

Free users of the Gemini app will lose access to the stronger Flash and Pro models starting October 9. From that date they will only be able to use the lighter 3.5 Flash-Lite version.

Google AI Plus subscribers will keep Flash-Lite and 3.6 Flash, but will no longer get the Pro model. Higher-tier plans like AI Pro and AI Ultra will still have full access to all models.

Google is making the change after earlier updates that switched usage limits to a compute-based system.