Is gemini-2.5-flash being deprecated?
The official status is deprecated. gemini-2.5-flash shuts down on 2026-10-20 per Google Vertex AI's deprecation page (checked 2026-10-17). The official replacement is gemini-3.8-flash.
Is gemini-2.5-flash being deprecated?
The official status is deprecated. gemini-2.5-flash shuts down on 2026-10-20 per Google Vertex AI's deprecation page (checked 2026-10-17). The official replacement is gemini-3.8-flash.
Model page · gemini-2.5-flash shutdown date · Google Vertex AI · Deadlines
Questions
When is gemini-2.5-flash shut down?
gemini-2.5-flash shuts down on 2026-10-20 per Google Vertex AI's deprecation page (checked 2026-10-17).
What replaces gemini-2.5-flash?
The official replacement is gemini-3.8-flash.
Sources
- Vertex AI model versions — checked 2026-10-17
- Vertex model docs — checked 2026-10-17
- Vertex pricing — checked 2026-10-17