Google is testing a reduced free storage allocation for new Gmail accounts in certain regions. The company is offering only 5 GB instead of the standard 15 GB. The test was first reported on Reddit and later confirmed by Google to Android Authority.
Existing accounts remain unaffected
Existing Gmail accounts are not affected by this change. Google's support page has been updated since February to describe storage as "up to 15GB." The test appears to be limited to specific regions, possibly parts of Africa, but Google has not disclosed which regions are included.
The change represents a significant reduction in the free storage tier that has been standard since 2013. It is unclear whether Google plans to expand this test to other regions or make it permanent.
Google has not confirmed the full scope of the trial or its future plans. The company has not provided a timeline for when the test might end or whether it will be rolled out more broadly.
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