Google routes Gemini Embedding 2 Preview API requests to stable gemini-embedding-2
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Google says gemini-embedding-2-preview is deprecated, and from November 6, 2026, API requests to it route to gemini-embedding-2 at Gemini Embedding 2 rates, according to the Gemini API Changelog.
Developers must change their model string to gemini-embedding-2. Google says the stable model uses the same API schema, pricing and embedding space, so no other code changes or vector re-indexing are needed.
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- Gemini API ChangelogOfficialGoogle deprecates Gemini Embedding 2 Preview and routes its API requests to gemini-embedding-2
AIGoogle says gemini-embedding-2-preview is deprecated, and as of November 6, 2026, API requests to it route to gemini-embedding-2 at Gemini Embedding 2 rates. Developers must update their model string to gemini-embedding-2. The stable model uses the same API schema, pricing, and embedding space, so no other code changes or vector re-indexing are needed.
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