Gemini Alpha is now Gemini Beta

Google updating the name of the Gemini Alpha program to “Gemini Beta.” This new name more accurately reflects both the scale and the quality of the features that enter this launch stage. Please note that this is solely a branding change. This update does not alter any customer configurations, data privacy constraints, or pricing tiers. All existing admin controls and customer opt-ins are fully preserved. Your current Terms of Service continue to apply, and customers do not need to re-sign any agreements.

As a reminder, we’ll continue to announce new Gemini Beta features in the Google Developer Program (GDP) forum and the Gemini Beta Help Center. You must be an active Workspace customer and register to access GDP content; follow these instructions to sign up.

Getting started

Admins: There is no change to existing admin controls. You will begin to see the “Gemini Beta” label replace “Gemini Alpha” in the Admin console and Help Center articles over the next several weeks.
End users: There is no end user setting for this change.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 22, 2026

Availability

Business: Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
Enterprise: Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education

Resources

Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn access to Google Workspace with Gemini Beta on or off
Google Developer Program: Workspace Alpha Forum

Google officially renamed the Gemini Alpha program to Gemini Beta.

Google updated the branding to better reflect the scale, maturity, and quality of features reaching this stage.

Key Details

Purely Branding: The change does not affect existing customer configurations, pricing tiers, or data privacy terms.
Admin Controls & Opt-Ins: All existing admin controls, customer opt-in settings, and Terms of Service remain fully in place.
Rollout: Admin consoles and Help Center documentation began updating to the new “Gemini Beta” label.
Feature Access: Early-access features (like Co-Editing in Docs, Gemini Notebook integration, and AI Inbox tools) remain accessible under the new Gemini Beta framework.