Google Restricts Gemini 3 Pro Free Access Amid High Demand
Google’s recent advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly with Gemini 3 Pro, have led to significant changes in user access limits. Following its launch, the platform initially offered free users the ability to make “up to 5 prompts per day” and generate “up to 3 images per day” with the complementary Nano Banana Pro tool. However, this access has been modified due to surging demand.
Changes to Free User Access
The latest updates restrict free users to “Basic access” for Gemini 3 Pro, meaning their daily usage limits are no longer fixed and may vary frequently. This shift likely indicates a decrease in accessible resources, reflecting the high demand for AI services.
Nano Banana Pro Adjustments
Alongside the restrictions on Gemini 3 Pro, Google has tightened the usage limits for Nano Banana Pro. Free users can now only generate “2 images per day.” This limitation comes under a system that notes the high demand for image generation and editing, clearly indicating that users should expect frequent changes in their access levels.
Impact on Additional Features
In a related move, NotebookLM announced a temporary rollback of access to new features powered by Nano Banana Pro, such as Infographics and Slide Decks. Free users have lost access to these tools, which have also seen increased limitations for Pro users.
Infographics and Slide Decks Features
- Infographics: Allows the creation of high-quality visual summaries tailored according to user specifications. Users can select orientation and level of detail, along with a specific prompt for style.
- Slide Decks: Intended for presentations, these decks can either focus on detailed content or provide clean visual slides for presentations.
Despite these adjustments, there are currently no changes to the access limits for Google AI Pro or Ultra versions.
Conclusion
Google acknowledges the overwhelming demand for its AI tools, citing capacity constraints while promising to restore normal access levels as soon as possible. As they continue to innovate, users should stay informed about access changes and available features on the El-Balad platform.
