Gemini “Something went wrong. Please try again later”
Quick answer: Google says this means Gemini ran into an unexpected issue while processing your prompt. It can be a busy period on Google's side or something about your prompt or connection. Check the live status above, then work through the fixes below.
The message you're seeing
Something went wrong. Please try again later.Something went wrong (9)Something went wrong (13)Too many requests in a short time period
Is it down right now?
- Gemini · checked No problems
Live status, updated every minute. If it says “No problems”, the cause is most likely on your side: follow the steps below.
Fixes, in the order Google suggests
- Retry your promptOften it's a one-off.
- Start a new chatA long or stuck conversation can cause repeated errors.
- Check or remove attachmentsTry again without files or images, or with smaller ones.
- Switch to a text promptIf you were using voice or images, try typing instead.
- Check your internet connectionTry another network if you can.
- Wait a few minutesIf Gemini is under high traffic, Google suggests waiting about 5 minutes.
- Refresh or restart the appReload the page, or close and reopen the app.
Related messages
- Too many requests in a short time period: Google says Gemini may be busy, or you may have hit a temporary usage limit. See our Gemini usage limits page.
- Error 1060: Gemini may not be available in your country or region.
- Terms of service are updated. Please restart the app: refresh the browser or restart the app.
When it's Gemini, not you
If many visitors are reporting problems or our checks show Gemini failing, the error is almost certainly on Google's side, and the fixes above won't help until it's resolved. Our Gemini status page updates every minute, and our outage history shows how long recent problems lasted.
Questions
What do the numbers like (9) or (13) mean?
Google's help article lists several numbered versions of this error. The fixes are the same: retry, start a new chat, check attachments and your connection, then wait a few minutes.
Is Gemini down when I see this?
Not always. If our live status above shows problems or many visitor reports, it's likely on Google's side. If it shows “No problems”, try the fixes.
Could it be my usage limit?
If the message says “Too many requests in a short time period”, it may be. Gemini tells you when your limit refreshes.
Want to know when Gemini has a real outage? Follow our free outage alerts. We only post real outages, and again when they're fixed.
Related error guides
- Gemini API 429 RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED
- Gemini API 503 UNAVAILABLE
- Gemini API 403 PERMISSION_DENIED
- Gemini API 400 errors
Based on official documentation, checked 3 November 2026: Gemini Apps Help: Fix “Something went wrong” errors. Error messages and limits change over time, so the provider's own docs are the final word.