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Gemini 3.6 Flash deprecation & shutdown dates
2 Gemini 3.6 Flash versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-3.6-flash on Google Vertex AI, Nov 19, 2026. Official replacements named: gemini-3.8-flash.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Gemini 3.6 Flash version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gemini-3.6-flash | Google Vertex AI | scheduled | Nov 19, 2026 | gemini-3.8-flash (see its shutdown status) |
gemini-3.6-flash | Google Gemini API | active (no shutdown date announced) | — | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gemini 3.6 Flash being deprecated?
2 Gemini 3.6 Flash versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-3.6-flash on Google Vertex AI, Nov 19, 2026. Official replacements named: gemini-3.8-flash.
What replaces Gemini 3.6 Flash?
The providers name: gemini-3.8-flash.
When does gemini-3.6-flash on Google Vertex AI shut down?
gemini-3.6-flash on Google Vertex AI shuts down on Nov 19, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-3.8-flash.
When does gemini-3.6-flash on Google Gemini API shut down?
Google Gemini API lists gemini-3.6-flash as active (no shutdown date announced) with no shutdown date published. The provider lists no replacement.