Cohere · model
embed-english-light-v2.0 deprecation: shutdown date & replacement
Shut down April 4, 2026
- Provider
- Cohere
- Type
- model
- Announced
- —
- Shutdown
- Replacement
embed-v4.0,embed-english-v3.0- Source
- Official Cohere notice
Retired effective April 4, 2026. Page lists recommended models collectively; per-model mapping here groups embed vs. generative models.
How to migrate off embed-english-light-v2.0
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "embed-english-light-v2.0" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "embed-english-light-v2.0" + model: "embed-v4.0" - Re-run your evals or a sample of real prompts — output style, token usage and pricing can change between models.
- Check config outside code too: environment variables, feature flags, prompt-management tools, and fine-tuned model references.
- Deploy before April 4, 2026, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.
Also shutting down on April 4, 2026 (Cohere)
Questions
Is embed-english-light-v2.0 deprecated?
Yes. Cohere has deprecated embed-english-light-v2.0. It was shut down on April 4, 2026.
When does embed-english-light-v2.0 shut down?
April 4, 2026, according to Cohere's official deprecation notice.
What should I use instead of embed-english-light-v2.0?
Cohere recommends embed-v4.0, embed-english-v3.0. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.
What happens to requests to embed-english-light-v2.0 after the shutdown?
Requests using the retired model ID fail with an error, so any code still calling it breaks. Update and deploy before the shutdown date.