TL;DR
Google is moving from a shared prompt cap to separate daily limits for Gemini 3’s Pro and Thinking models. Paid tiers gain higher, per-model quotas while the free tier will also be split but its exact limits remain unspecified.
What happened
Following ongoing adjustments driven by heavy demand, Google has changed how it counts daily Gemini 3 prompts by assigning individual limits to the Pro and Thinking models instead of a single shared cap. According to reporting referenced in the source, AI Pro subscribers will receive up to 100 Pro prompts and 300 Thinking prompts per day, while AI Ultra subscribers will be allowed up to 500 Pro and 1,500 Thinking prompts daily. Where available, AI Plus will offer up to 30 Pro and 90 Thinking prompts. The company is also separating usage counts for the free tier, but it has not published fixed numbers there; its support documentation still refers to a fluctuating 'Basic access' limit used to manage load. The company previously tightened free-tier access late last year, cutting some image-generation allowances and switching to daily adjustments based on server demand. Google notes that prompt length and complexity factor into how quickly users reach their daily allotments.
Why it matters
- Users with heavy or complex workflows can run more prompts without hitting a shared cap, reducing the need to switch models mid-session.
- Higher Thinking allowances support frequent use of the model intended for complex problem-solving in everyday tasks.
- Larger Pro quotas on paid tiers help those who rely on advanced math, data work or coding to test and iterate more often.
- The free tier remains opaque, so some users may still face unpredictable limits until Google publishes clearer numbers.
Key facts
- Before this change, Gemini 3 used a single shared prompt limit for Thinking and Pro on at least some paid plans.
- AI Pro subscribers are reported to get up to 100 Pro prompts and 300 Thinking prompts per day (via 9to5Google).
- AI Ultra subscribers will receive higher daily limits: 500 Pro prompts and 1,500 Thinking prompts.
- If available in a user’s region, the AI Plus tier will offer up to 30 Pro prompts and 90 Thinking prompts daily.
- Gemini 3 Pro is positioned for advanced math and coding tasks, while the Thinking model (Gemini 3 Flash) is aimed at solving complex problems.
- Google will also separate per-model usage limits on the free tier, but specific free-tier numbers are not listed.
- In late November, Google tightened free-tier access amid heavy demand and reduced some free image-generation allowances to two images per day before moving to daily adjustments.
- Prompt length and complexity count toward the daily limits, so longer or more detailed prompts consume the allowance faster.
What to watch next
- Whether Google will publish concrete per-model limits for the free 'Basic access' tier — not confirmed in the source.
- How the new quotas affect real-world workflows for heavy Gemini users and whether demand-driven throttling will continue — not confirmed in the source.
- Any future adjustments to prompt-counting rules or clarifications on how prompt length and complexity are measured — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Gemini 3: Google’s third-generation family of large language models, provided in multiple model variants for different tasks.
- Pro model: A version of Gemini 3 optimized for tasks such as advanced mathematics, coding, and data-heavy operations.
- Thinking (Flash) model: A Gemini 3 variant described as focusing on complex problem solving and broader reasoning tasks.
- Usage limits (prompts): Daily quotas on how many prompts or queries a user can send to a particular model, which may vary by tier and model.
Reader FAQ
What are the new per-day limits for paid tiers?
AI Pro: up to 100 Pro prompts and 300 Thinking prompts; AI Ultra: up to 500 Pro and 1,500 Thinking prompts; AI Plus (where offered): up to 30 Pro and 90 Thinking prompts.
Will free users get the same per-model quotas?
Google is separating Pro and Thinking usage limits on the free tier, but it has not published specific numbers.
Why did Google change the limits?
The company adjusted limits in response to high demand and resource constraints, aiming to manage load and prioritize different use cases.
Do prompt length and complexity affect counts?
Yes. Longer or more detailed prompts count more toward the daily limits.
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Sources
- Google fixes one of Gemini 3’s biggest annoyances
- Google separates, raises Gemini 3 'Thinking' and 'Pro …
- New Model Levels (Fast/Thinking/Pro) Continue to Be a …
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