NotebookLM Is Now Gemini Notebook: What Changed and What Stays the Same
NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook. See what changed and what happens to existing notebooks, shared links, and users.
If you open NotebookLM and see a different name or logo, you may wonder whether Google has replaced the service or whether your existing notebooks will still work.
The short answer is that Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook on July 16, 2026. It has not disappeared into the Gemini app. Google says it remains a standalone product focused on research, while becoming more connected to the wider Google ecosystem.
This guide explains what the rename changes, what happens to saved notebooks and shared links, and what users should check, based on Google's official announcements.
NotebookLM Became Gemini Notebook, but It Remains a Standalone Product
The most important point is that this is a rename, not the end of the product. Google changed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, making its connection to the company's broader AI family clearer in the name itself.
Gemini Notebook continues to serve as a dedicated research tool for exploring and organizing information from sources you choose. Google's help documentation still describes a product that accepts PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, Google Docs, and Google Slides, then provides source-grounded answers with inline citations.
Adding “Gemini” to the name therefore does not turn it into a general-purpose chatbot. Its central role—helping you research and learn from a selected collection of sources—remains intact.
The New Name and Logo Are Rolling Out Gradually
The rename began on July 16, 2026, but every interface will not change on the same day. Google Workspace Updates says the new name and logo will appear across different interfaces over several weeks, with visibility potentially taking longer than 15 days.
During that period, a browser may show Gemini Notebook while a mobile app or help page still contains the NotebookLM name. That difference does not necessarily indicate a problem with your account or settings.
The rollout affects Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal-account users who have access to NotebookLM. Mobile users may need to update the app before they see the new branding.
Existing Notebooks and Shared Links Do Not Need to Be Rebuilt
Administrators do not need to perform a migration for the rename. Google says automatic redirects will keep existing shared notebooks and user links working.
Users likewise do not need to duplicate notebooks or upload their sources again because of the new name. If a saved NotebookLM URL opens a page labeled Gemini Notebook, you can continue using it.
Old terminology may remain in internal documentation, classroom materials, instructions, and screenshots. Rather than replacing every working link immediately, a practical first step is to clarify the terminology with a note such as “Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM.”
Gemini App Sync Is Available, with Search Integration Planned
This change is more than a new label. Google also described a broader direction in which notebooks can be used from more parts of its ecosystem.
At the time of the announcement, users could already create and access notebooks from the Gemini app, with syncing between the Gemini app and the standalone Gemini Notebook experience. You do not need to manage a separate copy of the same notebook in each product.
Google also plans to bring notebooks into AI Mode in Search. However, the official announcement presents this as an upcoming capability, not something already available to every user. If notebooks do not appear in Search, there is no reason to change unrelated settings in an attempt to enable an unrolled feature.
The benefit of this integration is that users can begin or continue research from more places. The tradeoff during the transition is that names and available features may differ between interfaces, so it is worth checking that you are using the same account and that a feature has reached your plan.
Native Code Execution Is Rolling Out by Plan
Alongside the rename, Google announced an update that provides notebooks with a secure cloud computer. This allows Gemini Notebook to write and execute code for tasks such as deeper data analysis grounded in uploaded sources and new output formats.
The feature was not immediately available to every user on July 16, 2026. Google said it was available first to Google AI Ultra users and Workspace business customers with AI Ultra Access or AI Expanded Access. A web rollout to all Pro users was planned over the following weeks.
Treat the new product name and access to code execution as separate rollout checks. A missing code feature does not mean the rename failed. When the capability is available, its analysis should still be checked against the original sources, data, and calculation conditions before it informs an important decision.
What Users Should Check Now
The rename does not require a large migration project. A short checklist is enough:
- Open your usual NotebookLM link and confirm that your existing notebooks are accessible.
- If you use the mobile app, check its official store page for an update.
- Tell collaborators that NotebookLM and Gemini Notebook refer to the same continuing product.
- In internal or classroom documentation, identify it once as “Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM).”
- Use code execution or Search integration only after confirming that the feature has reached your plan and interface.
If an interface still uses the old name during the rollout, do not immediately reinstall the service or attempt to migrate data. First verify that your notebooks and links still work, then update only the documentation that could confuse users.
Summary
Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook on July 16, 2026, but the service remains a standalone research product. Existing shared notebooks and links will continue to work through automatic redirects, and administrators do not need to run a migration.
The name and logo are rolling out over several weeks, so the old branding may remain in some interfaces temporarily. Gemini app syncing is already part of the experience, while integration with AI Mode in Search is planned. Native code execution is also rolling out by eligible plan, so users should distinguish the rename from the arrival of individual features.
The name has changed dramatically, but the first practical step is surprisingly small: open your usual link and confirm that the notebooks you already rely on are still there.