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Text Embedding deprecation & shutdown dates
3 Text Embedding versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: text-embedding-004 on Google Vertex AI, Apr 1, 2027. Official replacements named: gemini-embedding-2.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Text Embedding version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
text-embedding-004 | Google Gemini API | retired | Jan 14, 2026 | gemini-embedding-2 (see its shutdown status) |
text-embedding-004 | Google Vertex AI | scheduled | Apr 1, 2027 | None listed by provider |
text-embedding-005 | Google Vertex AI | scheduled | Apr 1, 2027 | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Text Embedding being deprecated?
3 Text Embedding versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: text-embedding-004 on Google Vertex AI, Apr 1, 2027. Official replacements named: gemini-embedding-2.
What replaces Text Embedding?
The providers name: gemini-embedding-2.
When does text-embedding-004 on Google Gemini API shut down?
text-embedding-004 on Google Gemini API was shut down on Jan 14, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-embedding-2.
When does text-embedding-004 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
text-embedding-004 on Google Vertex AI shuts down on Apr 1, 2027. The provider lists no replacement.
When does text-embedding-005 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
text-embedding-005 on Google Vertex AI shuts down on Apr 1, 2027. The provider lists no replacement.