Google introduces “Notebook” feature for free Gemini users

Technology|19/4/2026
Google introduces “Notebook” feature for free Gemini users
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  • Google enables “Notebook” feature in Gemini for free users after paid-only access
  • Rollout begins gradually across devices and regions in the coming weeks

Google has announced that it is making the “Notebook” feature within its Gemini app available free of charge to all users, after it was previously limited to paid subscribers.

The company said the rollout will be gradual and is expected to cover all devices and regions over the coming weeks, noting that availability has already begun for some users worldwide.

The new feature appears on the web interface at gemini.google.com through a dedicated “Notebooks” section in the sidebar, alongside chats and “Gems.”

The tool builds on the concept behind NotebookLM, offering users a structured space to organize conversations and files within separate projects.

It allows users to collect and revisit chats in a unified context, with the option to add any conversation through a menu of actions.

The system uses all included conversations within a notebook when generating responses, with an option to disable notebook memory and apply custom instructions to control response style.

Inside each notebook, sources are displayed at the top while conversations appear below, alongside access to Gemini tools and web search.

Google is offering the feature to free users with a limit of up to 50 sources per notebook, while higher limits are reserved for paid plans.

The company also plans to evolve notebooks into personal knowledge bases in the future, with a full rollout across apps expected in the coming weeks.