# Google Gemini Embedding 001 — deprecation status

> No — Gemini Embedding 001 is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. Google has not deprecated it, but publishes May 14, 2028 (in 650 days) as the earliest date it could be retired. Google points new work at Gemini Embedding 2.

The first Gemini-branded embedding model, and the holder of the longest runway in Google's entire deprecation table: released July 2025 with a shutdown no earlier than 14 May 2028, almost three years out. Google gives embedding models far more notice than chat models precisely because re-indexing is expensive.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Google |
| Model id | `gemini-embedding-001` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | July 14, 2025 |
| Shutdown (earliest) | May 14, 2028 (in 650 days) |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## Replacement

- **Gemini Embedding 2** (`gemini-embedding-2`) · recommended — https://modeldeprecations.dev/google/gemini-embedding-2
  - Parameters it accepts: https://modelparams.dev/models/google/gemini-embedding-2

```diff
- "model": "gemini-embedding-001"
+ "model": "gemini-embedding-2"
```

## FAQ

### When will Google Gemini Embedding 001 shut down?

Google Gemini Embedding 001 is scheduled to shut down on May 14, 2028, in 650 days. Google publishes this as the earliest possible retirement date rather than a firm commitment, so it may move later — but not earlier.

### What replaces Google Gemini Embedding 001?

Google recommends Gemini Embedding 2 (`gemini-embedding-2`) as the replacement for Google Gemini Embedding 001.

### Is Google Gemini Embedding 001 still available?

Yes. Google Gemini Embedding 001 is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

### How do I migrate from Google Gemini Embedding 001 to gemini-embedding-2?

Swap the model id in your API call: replace "gemini-embedding-001" with "gemini-embedding-2". Keep the rest of the request the same, then re-check the parameters the new model accepts before you ship.

## Sources

- [Gemini API deprecations](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-08-03

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