Google will adjust the benefits of Google AI Plus subscription starting November 13, 2026. Users will not be able to actively select the Pro model in the Gemini app, nor will they be able to choose the Pro model under the AI mode during searches. According to Google notification emails shared by users, AI Plus subscribers can still use the latest Flash and Flash Lite models, as well as continue to view conversations with the Pro model, but they need to switch to other models to continue interacting.
This adjustment means that users who wish to continue using the advanced model must upgrade to the Google AI Pro package at $19.99 per month, or the AI Ultra package at $99.99 per month. Google previously updated the Gemini support documentation in October and expected the restrictions to take effect on October 9. This email specifies a new date of November 13, but does not explain the reason for the adjustment.
According to the subscription benefits arrangement published by Google, the range of models that free users and AI Plus users can use will be limited. AI Plus users will no longer be able to select Pro and newer reasoning models, while Google AI Pro and Ultra users will retain the right to use more advanced models.
Meanwhile, Google continues to expand its advanced subscription services. Recently, it introduced Gemini4Argon for AI Pro and Ultra users, enhancing capabilities in reasoning, writing, and response accuracy. It also added task management features and integrated access to more than 40 applications. These adjustments further refine the model access rights across different subscription levels, reflecting Google’s strategy of commercializing advanced AI capabilities through tiered subscriptions.