# Z.ai GLM-4.5-Air — deprecation status

> No — GLM-4.5-Air is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. Z.ai has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

106B total parameters with 12B active, the lightweight GLM-4.5 and by some distance the most-downloaded model Z.ai has released. It is the id most likely to be embedded in someone else's product, which makes its complete absence from Z.ai's deprecation communications worth noting.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Z.ai |
| Model id | `glm-4.5-air` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | July 28, 2025 |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is Z.ai GLM-4.5-Air still available?

Yes. Z.ai GLM-4.5-Air is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [Z.ai new releases](https://docs.z.ai/release-notes/new-released) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [Z.ai model pricing](https://docs.z.ai/guides/overview/pricing) — accessed 2026-08-03

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