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Gemini 3.5 Flash deprecation & shutdown dates
2 Gemini 3.5 Flash versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-3.5-flash on Google Vertex AI, May 19, 2027 (earliest). Official replacements named: gemini-3.6-flash (not available to select in Google AI Studio; the endpoint is not shutting down and automatically routes API requests to gemini-3.6-flash ).
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Gemini 3.5 Flash version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gemini-3.5-flash | Google Vertex AI | active (earliest retirement date) | May 19, 2027 (earliest) | None listed by provider |
gemini-3.5-flash | Google Gemini API | active (no shutdown date announced) | — | gemini-3.6-flash (not available to select in Google AI Studio; the endpoint is not shutting down and automatically routes API requests to gemini-3.6-flash ) |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gemini 3.5 Flash being deprecated?
2 Gemini 3.5 Flash versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-3.5-flash on Google Vertex AI, May 19, 2027 (earliest). Official replacements named: gemini-3.6-flash (not available to select in Google AI Studio; the endpoint is not shutting down and automatically routes API requests to gemini-3.6-flash ).
What replaces Gemini 3.5 Flash?
The providers name: gemini-3.6-flash (not available to select in Google AI Studio; the endpoint is not shutting down and automatically routes API requests to gemini-3.6-flash ).
When does gemini-3.5-flash on Google Vertex AI shut down?
gemini-3.5-flash on Google Vertex AI shuts down no earlier than May 19, 2027. The provider lists no replacement.
When does gemini-3.5-flash on Google Gemini API shut down?
Google Gemini API lists gemini-3.5-flash as active (no shutdown date announced) with no shutdown date published. Recommended replacement: gemini-3.6-flash (not available to select in Google AI Studio; the endpoint is not shutting down and automatically routes API requests to gemini-3.6-flash ).