Google separates Gemini 3 usage limits, giving Pro and Thinking models independent quotas

Google fixes one of Gemini 3's biggest annoyances

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he started writing about Android for a living. He uses the latest Samsung or Pixel flagship as his daily driver. And yes, he carries an iPhone as a secondary device. Rajesh has been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. Based in India, he has previously written for Neowin, AndroidBeat, Times of India, iPhoneHacks, MySmartPrice, and MakeUseOf. When not working, you will find him mindlessly scrolling through X, playing with new AI models, or going on long road trips. You can reach out to him on Twitter or drop a mail at [email protected]. Google has been constantly tweaking Gemini's usage limit due to high demand and resource constraints. Post Gemini 3's launch late last year, it offered a shared usage tier for the Thinking and Pro models. But that's changing now. Going forward, you will enjoy individual model limits for Gemini 3's Pro and Thinking. AI Pro subscribers will get up to 100 Pro prompts and 300 Thinking prompts per day (via 9to5Google). These limits increase significantly on the AI Ultra tier, which will now offer 500 Pro prompts and 1,500 Thinking prompts daily. If the AI Plus tier is available in your region, you'll now get up to 30 Pro prompts and 90 Thinking prompts per day. The increased usage limits are significantly higher than the previous shared 100 prompts per day limit on the AI Pro plan. Both models excel at different tasks, so the separate limit makes sense. While Pro is meant for advanced math and code and uses Gemini 3 Pro, Thinking "solves complex problems" and uses the Gemini 3 Flash model. Google is also separating the Pro and Thinking models usage limits on the free tier. But it does not list what those limits will be. Instead, its support page only mentions "Basic access," with the daily limit frequently changing for load management. In late November, Google imposed limits on its free tier due to high demand for Gemini 3 and reduced Nano Banana Pro free access to only 2 images per day. Eventually, it shifted to adjusting the limit daily based on demand. It should become more transparent about usage limits on the free tier once the load on its servers reduces. More prompts, fewer compromises The change will benefit users with complex workflows, as they can now enjoy higher limits for each Gemini 3 model. The increased Thinking usage cap is especially useful in daily use for heavy Gemini users. You'll only need to switch to the Pro model when working with complex data, advanced math, or coding. Subscribe to our newsletter for clear Gemini coverage Want to stay informed on changes like Google's Gemini model limits? Subscribe to the newsletter for clear, jargon-free coverage and concise explanations of what such updates mean for your prompts and workflows, alongside other AI and tech developments. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. Do note that prompt length and complexity also count toward these limits, so longer or more detailed queries will eat into your daily limits faster.

Google separates, raises Gemini 3 'Thinking' and 'Pro' usage limits

Gemini 3's Thinking and Pro models no longer have the same usage limits, with Google separating the "shared pool" while raising limits in the Gemini app. The Gemini 3 model picker has three options: At launch in December, the Thinking and Pro models had the same shared usage limit of 100 prompts/day if you were an AI Pro subscriber or 500 prompts/day with AI Ultra. Previously, usage of our reasoning models pulled from a shared pool. In response to user feedback ("Many of you want more precision and transparency when deciding which model to use for your daily tasks"), Google is introducing "independent model limits." Your usage of our Thinking model (optimized for solving complex problems quickly) will no longer impact your Pro model limits (optimized for advanced math and code). AI Pro now gets 300 Thinking prompts/day, while it's still 100 Pro prompts/day. Meanwhile, AI Ultra offers 1500 Thinking prompts/day, while it continues to be 500 Pro prompts/day. This also applies to free users, but Google just lists "Basic access" (versus "General access" with Fast) for both Thinking and Pro today. Whether you're tackling a complex problem or coding, you now have the freedom to switch between models knowing that your quotas are working independently for you.