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Textembedding Gecko deprecation & shutdown dates
3 Textembedding Gecko versions tracked across 1 provider. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: gemini-embedding-001.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Textembedding Gecko version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
textembedding-gecko@001 | Google Vertex AI | retired | Apr 21, 2025 | gemini-embedding-001 (see its shutdown status) |
textembedding-gecko@002 | Google Vertex AI | retired | Apr 21, 2025 | gemini-embedding-001 (see its shutdown status) |
textembedding-gecko@003 | Google Vertex AI | retired | May 24, 2025 | gemini-embedding-001 (see its shutdown status) |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Textembedding Gecko being deprecated?
3 Textembedding Gecko versions tracked across 1 provider. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: gemini-embedding-001.
What replaces Textembedding Gecko?
The providers name: gemini-embedding-001.
When does textembedding-gecko@001 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
textembedding-gecko@001 on Google Vertex AI was shut down on Apr 21, 2025. Recommended replacement: gemini-embedding-001.
When does textembedding-gecko@002 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
textembedding-gecko@002 on Google Vertex AI was shut down on Apr 21, 2025. Recommended replacement: gemini-embedding-001.
When does textembedding-gecko@003 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
textembedding-gecko@003 on Google Vertex AI was shut down on May 24, 2025. Recommended replacement: gemini-embedding-001.