Gemini in Chrome will soon be generally available, pre-configure access for end users in advance

Gemini in Chrome will soon be generally available, pre-configure access for end users in advance
September 18, 2025

What’s changing
In the coming weeks, we’re starting the roll out of Gemini in Chrome to all Google Workspace users with access to the Gemini app. Gemini in Chrome is an AI browsing assistant to help you get things done on Mac and Windows devices, allowing users to ask Gemini for answers and insights, conduct in-depth two-way conversation with Gemini Live, and more using the context of up to 10 browser tabs along with the Google Workspace app.

Ahead of the general availability roll out, admins can decide whether access to Gemini in Chrome is “Allowed” or “Not allowed” for their users, and is configurable using two settings: Chrome Gemini Settings & Gemini app service setting. Please see the ‘Additional details’ section below for important information on compliance certifications for Gemini in Chrome.

We’ll share another update on the Workspace Updates blog with more information when this feature is going to start general availability launch.

Additional details
Data protections and terms of service

• Gemini in Chrome is a feature of the Gemini app, a core service listed in the Workspace Services Summary, available at https://workspace.google.com/terms/user_features/. Your access to Gemini app through Gemini in Chrome includes enterprise-grade data protections and is subject to the Google Workspace Terms of Service or your offline Workspace agreement for business customers, and the Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service for education customers. As a reminder, your content won’t be reviewed by human reviewers or otherwise used to improve Generative AI models outside your domain without permission. Learn more at the Generative AI in Google Workspace Privacy Hub.
• Note: Not all Workspace editions receive access to the Gemini app as a core service. Visit the Help Center for more information.

Compliance certifications

• DISCLAIMER: At launch, the compliance certifications achieved to date for Google Workspace customers accessing the Gemini app as a core service on web or mobile app do not apply to Gemini in Chrome. Specifically:
• HIPAA
  Gemini in Chrome will be blocked for customers who have signed the HIPAA Business Associate Amendment (BAA).
• SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3
• ISO / IEC 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, ISO 9001, ISO 42001
• FedRAMP High
• BSI C5:2020Compliance certifications
• DISCLAIMER: At launch, the compliance certifications achieved to date for Google Workspace customers accessing the Gemini app as a core service on web or mobile app do not apply to Gemini in Chrome. Specifically:
• HIPAA
  Gemini in Chrome will be blocked for customers who have signed the HIPAA Business Associate Amendment (BAA).
• SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3
• ISO / IEC 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, ISO 9001, ISO 42001
• FedRAMP High
• BSI C5:2020

Service availability
Initially, Gemini in Chrome will be available:

• On Mac and Windows
• To users 18+ In English only
• In the US only

Usage reporting

• Gemini in Chrome usage will be included as part of Gemini app usage visible in the Admin Console under Generative AI > Gemini Reports and in other admin reporting tools like the Security Investigation Tool

Getting started

• Admins: This feature will be ON by default unless you have already disabled the Gemini app service. It can be turned on/off at the domain, OU, or group level. Access is managed by two admin settings:

Gemini app service setting; The default setting is ON. The Gemini app service setting manages access to the Gemini app on web (gemini.google.com), mobile (iOS and Android apps), and Chrome. Turning this setting off disables access to the Gemini app across all surfaces. Chrome GeminiSettings: The default setting is “0 - Allow Gemini integrations”.

Chrome GeminiSettings manages access to Gemini in Chrome. Turning this setting off disables Gemini in Chrome only, but does not impact the availability of the Gemini app on web (gemini.google.com) or mobile (iOS and Android apps).

• End users: There is no end user impact or action required at this time.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Admin console settings available now. Gemini in Chrome is expected to begin General Availability roll out no sooner than October 2, 2025.

Availability
Available for Google Workspace:

• Business Starter, Standard, Plus
• Enterprise Starter, Standard, Plus
• Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus
• Frontline Starter, Standard, and Plus
• Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus
• Nonprofits

Available for Google Workspace customers with these add-ons:

• Gemini Business*
• Gemini Enterprise*
• Google AI Ultra for Business
• Google AI Pro for Education