Google limits free Gemini app to Flash-Lite from 9 October

What the research found

From 9 October 2026 free Gemini app users only get Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, while Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.1 Pro move to paid Google AI plans, and AI Plus loses Pro.

Claims and how well the evidence supports them

1. From 9 October 2026 free Gemini accounts only get Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite 99%
2. Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.1 Pro are limited to paid Google AI plans 97%
3. Google AI Plus subscribers lose access to the Pro model 98%

Evidence

• idntimes.com https://idntimes.com/tech/trend/google-batasi-gemini-gratis-c1c2-01-w8826-rx80ny

Actionability rated medium.