AI Studio now included in Google AI Pro and Ultra with higher usage limits and no API key needed.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Provider / product: Google / AI Studio / Gemini API free tier
Plans: ai-pro, ai-ultra
Announced: Apr 20, 2026, 21:07 UTC
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: paid · Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers using AI Studio
Model or pool: Not specified

Primary evidence and context

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Source 1: @GoogleAIStudio ↗official
Source 2: @OfficialLoganK ↗staff post

Research notes

AI Studio became included in Pro/Ultra plans with higher usage limits and no API key needed.