# Google Gemini 3 Flash (preview) — deprecation status

> No — Gemini 3 Flash (preview) is not deprecated as of July 30, 2026. Google has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it. Google points new work at Gemini 3.6 Flash.

The first Flash model of the Gemini 3 generation. Google lists a recommended replacement for it but no shutdown date, which puts it in an unusual middle state: superseded but not yet scheduled.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Google |
| Model id | `gemini-3-flash-preview` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | December 17, 2025 |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |

## Replacement

- **Gemini 3.6 Flash** (`gemini-3.6-flash`) · recommended — https://modeldeprecations.dev/google/gemini-3.6-flash
  - Google names gemini-3.6-flash as the replacement even though no shutdown date has been set. Moving now avoids a rushed migration when one is.
  - Parameters it accepts: https://modelparams.dev/models/google/gemini-3.6-flash

```diff
- "model": "gemini-3-flash-preview"
+ "model": "gemini-3.6-flash"
```

## FAQ

### What replaces Google Gemini 3 Flash (preview)?

Google recommends Gemini 3.6 Flash (`gemini-3.6-flash`) as the replacement for Google Gemini 3 Flash (preview). Google names gemini-3.6-flash as the replacement even though no shutdown date has been set. Moving now avoids a rushed migration when one is.

### Is Google Gemini 3 Flash (preview) still available?

Yes. Google Gemini 3 Flash (preview) is active and fully supported as of July 30, 2026.

### How do I migrate from Google Gemini 3 Flash (preview) to gemini-3.6-flash?

Swap the model id in your API call: replace "gemini-3-flash-preview" with "gemini-3.6-flash". Google names gemini-3.6-flash as the replacement even though no shutdown date has been set. Moving now avoids a rushed migration when one is.

## Sources

- [Gemini API deprecations](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-07-30

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