EVENT RECORD
Limit decreaseconfirmedcompleted

Gemini CLI Pro models became paid-only, leaving the free tier with Flash, to curb abuse.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Gemini CLI Pro models became paid-only, leaving the free tier with Flash, to curb abuse.

Provider / product
Google / Gemini CLI
Plans
free
Announced
Effective
Exact time not established
Audience
all users · Free-tier Gemini CLI users
Model or pool
Not specified
Provider-stated reason
Abuse mitigation and traffic prioritisation.

Primary evidence and context

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Research notes

Gemini Pro models became paid-subscription only in Gemini CLI; free tier limited to Flash, with traffic prioritized by license type (announced 2026-03-18).