Google limits access to Gemini 2.5 models
Google is limiting Gemini 2.5 API access to users who have actively used those models. They are not deprecated and remain available until further notice. New projects should use 3.5 Flash-Lite or 3.8 Flash.
Models: Gemini 2.5 Computer Use Preview 10-2025, Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Pro
Source: Gemini API changelog, checked Sep 28, 2026. Summarized from the provider’s announcement.