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Gemini 2.5 Flash deprecation & shutdown dates
2 Gemini 2.5 Flash versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-2.5-flash on Google Vertex AI, Oct 20, 2026. Official replacements named: gemini-3.8-flash or gemini-3.5-flash-lite or gemini-3.1-flash-lite.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Gemini 2.5 Flash version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gemini-2.5-flash | Google Vertex AI | scheduled | Oct 20, 2026 | gemini-3.8-flash or gemini-3.5-flash-lite or gemini-3.1-flash-lite |
gemini-2.5-flash | Google Gemini API | active (no shutdown date announced) | — | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gemini 2.5 Flash being deprecated?
2 Gemini 2.5 Flash versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-2.5-flash on Google Vertex AI, Oct 20, 2026. Official replacements named: gemini-3.8-flash or gemini-3.5-flash-lite or gemini-3.1-flash-lite.
What replaces Gemini 2.5 Flash?
The providers name: gemini-3.8-flash or gemini-3.5-flash-lite or gemini-3.1-flash-lite.
When does gemini-2.5-flash on Google Vertex AI shut down?
gemini-2.5-flash on Google Vertex AI shuts down on Oct 20, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-3.8-flash or gemini-3.5-flash-lite or gemini-3.1-flash-lite.
When does gemini-2.5-flash on Google Gemini API shut down?
Google Gemini API lists gemini-2.5-flash as active (no shutdown date announced) with no shutdown date published. The provider lists no replacement.