# Google AI Plus may lose Gemini Pro model choice from 13 November: what changes for $4.99 (about Rs 1,382) subscribers

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/ai/google-ai-plus-may-lose-gemini-pro-model-choice-from-13-november-what-changes)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 17 Oct 2026
Updated: 17 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 17 Oct 2026

> A Google One notice says AI Plus subscribers may no longer be able to pick Pro models in the Gemini app or AI Mode in Search. Flash and Flash-Lite stay, and old Pro chats remain readable.

Google has told **Google AI Plus** subscribers that it "may remove access" to Gemini's **Pro models** on **13 November 2026**, according to a Google One notice published by Droid Life and reported by ProPakistani. The date is not final: an earlier reported deadline of 9 October passed with no change.

## What changes

- Plus subscribers would **no longer be able to choose a Pro model** manually in the Gemini app or in AI Mode in Google Search.
- **Flash and Flash-Lite** models stay on the Plus plan.
- **Existing chats** that used a Pro model remain accessible, but you would continue them with a different model.
- **Google AI Pro** and higher tiers keep Pro model access.

The Plus subscription itself, with its storage and credits, continues.

## The two plans compared

US prices as listed on 16 October 2026, with a rupee guide at today's interbank rate of Rs 276.91 to the dollar ([live dollar rate](/data/usd-pkr)):

| Plan | Monthly price | In rupees (approx.) | Usage vs free | Storage | Flow credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google AI Plus | $4.99 | Rs 1,382 | 2x | 400 GB | 200 |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99 | Rs 5,535 | 4x | 5 TB | 1,000 |

Keeping Pro access would mean paying $15 more a month, about **Rs 4,154** before any bank or tax charges. Prices Google shows in Pakistan can differ from US prices, so check the Google One app before you change plan.

## What to do

1. **Wait for the date.** The change has slipped once already. Google's notice says "may", so nothing changes today.
2. **Check what you actually use.** If most of your Gemini use is quick questions, writing help or summaries, Flash may be all you need.
3. **Save important Pro chats.** They stay readable, but if you rely on the exact model for a long project, export or copy key outputs before 13 November.
4. **Know the card cost.** Paying for a foreign subscription with a Pakistani card adds bank conversion charges and taxes on top of the dollar price. Our [currency converter](/tools/finance/currency-converter) gives the base rupee amount.

ProPakistani's headline called it a severe downgrade. As the notice is written, the change is narrower: it removes the option to choose Pro models on the cheaper plan, not the plan itself.

## Frequently asked questions

**Will Google AI Plus lose Gemini Pro?**

Google says it may remove the option for AI Plus subscribers to choose Pro models from 13 November 2026. Flash and Flash-Lite stay; AI Pro subscribers keep Pro models.

**How much is Google AI Plus in rupees?**

At the US price of $4.99 a month it is about Rs 1,382 at the 17 October 2026 interbank rate, before bank charges and taxes.

## Sources

- Google AI Plus to Be Severely Downgraded After November 13 (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/17/google-ai-plus-to-be-severely-downgraded-after-november-13/
- Your Gemini Pro cost is going up considerably (Droid Life): https://www.droid-life.com/2026/10/15/your-gemini-pro-cost-is-going-up-considerably

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