Gemini app replaced daily prompt caps with compute-based limits refreshing every 5 hours up to a weekly cap.

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 / Gemini app
Plans: All applicable plans
Announced: May 20, 2026
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: all users · All Gemini app users
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: Reflect differing compute cost of prompts.

Primary evidence and context

Follow the original posts or documentation. Announcement posts and completion evidence can say different things; check each source's claim.

Source 1: support.google.com ↗official
Source 2: 9to5google.com ↗press

Research notes

Gemini app replaced daily prompt caps with compute-based limits that refresh every 5 hours up to a weekly cap (Plus 2x, Pro 4x free; Ultra 5x/20x Pro); help page dated the change 2026-05-17.