# Vertex AI Gemini 3.6 Flash (Vertex AI) — deprecation status

> No — Gemini 3.6 Flash (Vertex AI) is not deprecated as of August 21, 2026. Vertex AI has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

A short-term availability Flash model on Vertex AI. Google lists no retirement date yet, but short-term models retire 45 days after a replacement is released, so treat this as a fast-moving id with no committed shutdown window on record.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Vertex AI |
| Model id | `gemini-3.6-flash` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | July 21, 2026 |
| Last verified | August 21, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is Vertex AI Gemini 3.6 Flash (Vertex AI) still available?

Yes. Vertex AI Gemini 3.6 Flash (Vertex AI) is active and fully supported as of August 21, 2026.

## Sources

- [Vertex AI model versions and lifecycle](https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform/models/model-versions) — accessed 2026-08-21

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