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Recently, Google announced that due to a sharp increase in user demand, it has imposed restrictions on the free user access permissions for its AI products Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro. This change is aimed at addressing the surge in user traffic and the corresponding capacity pressure. Since the release of Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, many users have rushed to experience these new features, causing service instability.
Image source note: The image was generated by AI, and the image licensing service provider is Midjourney
Initially, free users of Gemini 3 Pro were allowed to send up to 5 prompts per day, consistent with the previous Gemini 2.5 Pro. Additionally, free users could use Nano Banana Pro for image generation and editing, with a daily limit of 3 images. However, in recent days, Google adjusted this strategy. Now, free users can only get basic access, and when using the thinking function of Gemini 3 Pro, the daily limit may frequently change. This indicates that user usage is being further restricted.
At the same time, the image generation and editing permissions for Nano Banana Pro have also been reduced to 2 images per day, and Google noted that due to the high demand for image generation and editing, this limit may frequently change and reset daily. This policy adjustment aims to ensure service stability and reasonable resource allocation.
In addition, Google temporarily reclaimed access to some new features on the NotebookLM platform, including infographics and slideshow functions driven by Nano Banana Pro. At this stage, free users cannot use these two functions at all, while Pro subscription users can still access them but face additional usage restrictions.
Google stated in its announcement that due to user demand far exceeding expectations, it is currently facing capacity pressure. Although the restrictions on free users are significant, the usage limits for Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription users have not been affected and they can still enjoy the service normally.
Key Points:
🌟 Due to a surge in user demand, Google has imposed restrictions on the free user access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro.
📉 The daily prompt sending limit for free users has been reduced to 5 times, and the image generation permission for Nano Banana Pro has been reduced to 2 images per day.
🔄 Some new features on the NotebookLM platform have been temporarily reclaimed, and free users cannot use the infographics and slideshow functions.