Google is telling AI Plus subscribers that it will end their access to Gemini Pro models on November 13, 2026. The lower-priced plan will retain Flash and Flash Lite inside the Gemini app after that date.
The notices, as first reported by Android Authority, also say Google will require AI Pro or a higher tier for AI Mode in Google Search. The change removes two higher-end AI features from AI Plus at the same time.
Search AI Mode will move to paid higher tiers
AI Mode is Google’s AI-focused search experience, and the new requirement means AI Plus members will no longer qualify for it once the cutoff arrives. They can upgrade to Google AI Pro, which costs $19.99 per month, or Google AI Ultra at $99.99 per month.
Google also says people with existing chats using Pro models will need to continue those conversations with another model after November 13. Flash and Flash Lite will remain available, giving subscribers options to start new chats or carry on work without changing plans.
The cutoff sharpens Google’s subscription divide
The move follows Google’s previously announced plan to limit advanced model access on lower subscription tiers. It matters because AI Plus sits below both AI Pro and AI Ultra, so members who rely on a particular Pro-model conversation or on AI Mode in Search face a change in their day-to-day tools rather than a simple adjustment to usage limits.
Google’s pricing also creates a clear decision point for affected customers. AI Pro is the least expensive listed option that preserves both capabilities, while Ultra costs five times as much as Pro. Google has not identified the current monthly price of AI Plus, so the size of the increase for each subscriber remains unclear.
The company has not explained exactly how it will handle chats that previously used a Pro model after the deadline, beyond requiring another model for continued use. It also has not said whether AI Plus members will receive refunds, credits, or other compensation tied to the benefit reduction.
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