gemini-3.5-flash
Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) (Vertex AI)
No — Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) is not deprecated as of August 21, 2026. Vertex AI has not deprecated it, but publishes May 19, 2027 (in 250 days) as the earliest date it could be retired.
A current-generation Flash model on Vertex AI and the named successor to the 2.5 Pro line. Google guarantees at least 12 months of availability, so the published "May 19, 2027 or later" retirement date is a floor, not a commitment — the model is active with no firm shutdown date.
The facts
| Provider | Vertex AI |
|---|---|
| Model id | gemini-3.5-flash |
| Released | May 19, 2026 |
| Deprecated | not deprecated |
| Shutdown (earliest) |
May 19, 2027
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The provider publishes this as the earliest date the model could be retired, not a commitment. It may move later, but not earlier. |
| Status | Shutdown scheduled |
| Last verified | August 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- When will Vertex AI Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) shut down?
- Vertex AI Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) is scheduled to shut down on May 19, 2027, in 250 days. Vertex AI publishes this as the earliest possible retirement date rather than a firm commitment, so it may move later — but not earlier.
- Is Vertex AI Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) still available?
- Yes. Vertex AI Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) is active and fully supported as of August 21, 2026.
Models that migrate here
Vertex AI names Gemini 3.5 Flash (Vertex AI) as the replacement for one model.
Sources
- Vertex AI model versions and lifecycle · docs.cloud.google.com · accessed August 21, 2026
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