Google Gemini
A general AI assistant under Google, supporting text conversations, image and video generation, Deep Research and real-time voice. It can access Google services such as Gmail and Docs, and has a web version and an app.
Updated: 2026-10-26
What is Google Gemini?
Google Gemini is a general-purpose AI assistant launched by Google. The official website describes Gemini as "your personal, proactive and powerful AI assistant". It is not only an independent chat entry (web version at gemini.google.com, with desktop and mobile apps available separately) but also integrated into Google's own product lines: the subscription page lists entries such as Gemini in Chrome, Gmail, Docs, etc., and it shares cloud storage with Gmail, Drive, and Photos. Compared to chatbots that only do conversations, it supports more modalities—the official feature list includes, in addition to conversations, Gemini Live, image and video generation, Deep Research, Canvas, and more.
Who is it for?
- Researchers and operations personnel who need to retrieve Chinese and English materials and generate structured research conclusions
- Office workers who heavily use Gmail, Drive, and Docs on a daily basis and hope for AI to be directly integrated into their existing document workflows
- Content creators who want to access text, image and video materials in one place
- Product managers and planners who like to talk and brainstorm verbally and use the assistant as a discussion partner
Key features
6Conversation and Model Switching
The official subscription page states that the free tier provides access to 3.6 Flash, while 3.1 Pro offers access rights with "usage-based changes". You can select the model as needed during chats.
Deep Research
Automatically retrieves information and organizes it into structured results, ideal for tasks that require information retrieval and summarization first, such as literature reviews and competitor research.
Gemini Live and Multimodal Generation
Gemini Live offers real-time voice conversations; the generation side covers images, videos, and music, and the subscription page mentions that Veo 3.1 is used for video generation in the Pro/Ultra tiers.
Canvas and Gems
Canvas integrates writing and coding into an editable workspace for iterative revision, while Gems let you customize a dedicated assistant tailored to your specific needs.
Google Flow and Gemini Notebook
Google Flow is the official AI creation studio, capable of generating cinematic scenes and stories; Gemini Notebook is positioned as a research and writing assistant.
Integration with Google Services
The subscription page states in the paid tier benefits that Gemini is available in Gmail, Docs, etc., allowing direct access within emails and documents, and a persistent entry is provided on the desktop version.
How to use Google Gemini
- The free tier already includes Deep Research, Gemini Live, Canvas, Gems, and image generation.
- Master these features first before considering a paid subscription.
- the free tier has usage limits for 3.1 Pro, so do not plan based on full functionality expectations.
- For in-depth research, first clarify the output structure, time range and source requirements.
- if you only say "help me research X", you will usually get a general overview.
- The paid plans are divided into tiers such as Plus, Pro, and Ultra.
- **Prices are displayed according to the region**, and you can switch countries and languages on the subscription page: the Plus tier in the US region is $4.99 per month, and the actual display on the page shall prevail for other regions.
- The footer of the official website comes with a note: Gemini is an AI tool, and its answers may not be accurate.
- Please double-check all facts and data.
- this service is not directly accessible in China, and you need to confirm the access conditions on your own.
Traffic & popularity
Data month Sep 2026
Google Gemini receives about 2.2B visits per month and ranks #20 worldwide.
Monthly visits
12 monthsTraffic sources
- Direct62.2%
- Search21.7%
- Social7.5%
- Display ads3.1%
- Referrals3.0%
- Other2.6%
Top countries
- United States13.3%
- Japan6.9%
- India6.3%
- Brazil5.5%
- Vietnam4.5%
Estimated from third-party traffic data.
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