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Gemini Embedding deprecation & shutdown dates
3 Gemini Embedding versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-embedding-001 on Google Gemini API, May 14, 2028. Official replacements named: gemini-embedding-2.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Gemini Embedding version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gemini-embedding-exp | Google Gemini API | retired | Oct 30, 2025 | gemini-embedding-2 (see its shutdown status) |
gemini-embedding-001 | Google Gemini API | scheduled | May 14, 2028 | gemini-embedding-2 (see its shutdown status) |
gemini-embedding-001 | Google Vertex AI | active (earliest retirement date) | May 20, 2028 (earliest) | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gemini Embedding being deprecated?
3 Gemini Embedding versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-embedding-001 on Google Gemini API, May 14, 2028. Official replacements named: gemini-embedding-2.
What replaces Gemini Embedding?
The providers name: gemini-embedding-2.
When does gemini-embedding-exp on Google Gemini API shut down?
gemini-embedding-exp on Google Gemini API was shut down on Oct 30, 2025. Recommended replacement: gemini-embedding-2.
When does gemini-embedding-001 on Google Gemini API shut down?
gemini-embedding-001 on Google Gemini API shuts down on May 14, 2028. Recommended replacement: gemini-embedding-2.
When does gemini-embedding-001 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
gemini-embedding-001 on Google Vertex AI shuts down no earlier than May 20, 2028. The provider lists no replacement.