Quick Answer
Google’s current help page says Gemini Spark requires a personal Google Account, age 18 or older, Google AI Pro or Ultra, and Keep Activity turned on. It lists Spark wherever Gemini Apps are supported except the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Nigeria.
That base eligibility does not guarantee every Spark feature. Chrome auto browse and custom MCP connections have narrower rollout or country rules. Verify the exact surface you need before subscribing.
The Eligibility Stack
Check access in this order:
| Layer | Current documented rule | What it proves |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gemini Apps-supported location, excluding the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria | Base Spark country eligibility |
| Account | Personal Google Account; work and school accounts are not currently supported | Account-type eligibility |
| Age and settings | Age 18+, Keep Activity enabled | Required user and data setting |
| Plan | Google AI Pro or Ultra | Base subscription eligibility |
| Product surface | Gemini web, mobile, or Mac app | Where base Spark can appear |
| Chrome auto browse | Google’s July 30 launch described a U.S.-first rollout | Browser automation availability |
| Custom MCP app | Current help says U.S., English, web setup, then web/mobile use | Custom-connection availability |
Passing one row does not imply that the remaining rows pass. “Spark is available in my country” and “Chrome auto browse is enabled on my account” are different claims.
What Changed in July 2026?
Google announced Google AI Pro access in more than 160 additional countries on July 30. The July Gemini Drop then described Spark as going global, with a footnote excluding the EEA, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Nigeria.
Use the current help center rather than the launch headline when the two appear to differ. A rollout announcement describes direction and timing; the help page states the current support boundary and can change as access expands.
Pro vs. Ultra
Google’s current help page lists both Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra as qualifying plans. Older launch material described a U.S. Ultra beta, while later material expanded Pro access. An older article is therefore not a reliable current eligibility table.
Neither plan label proves:
- that Chrome auto browse has reached your account;
- that a particular Connected App is offered in your country;
- that custom MCP is enabled outside its current narrow eligibility;
- that a work or school account can use Spark;
- that a provider feature is available in Flowith.
Check the signed-in Gemini UI and the current help article before upgrade or renewal.
Troubleshooting Missing Access
If Spark is missing, record these details before changing anything:
- country or region on the account;
- personal versus work or school account;
- age eligibility;
- Pro or Ultra subscription state;
- Keep Activity state;
- web, mobile, Mac, or desktop Chrome surface;
- the exact missing feature, not only “Spark.”
Then compare that record with the current help page. A region restriction needs a region change in policy, not a different browser. A custom MCP restriction needs that feature’s eligibility, not merely base Spark access.
Next Decision
For browser eligibility and control boundaries, read the Chrome auto-browse guide. For custom server access, use the Connected Apps and MCP guide. For desktop files, use the macOS setup guide.
Official Sources
- Google Help: Use Gemini Spark to manage tasks and workflows
- Google: Gemini Spark now integrates with Chrome
- Google: July 2026 Gemini Drop
- Google Help: Connect custom apps for Gemini Spark
Source check: August 2, 2026. Access is time-sensitive; confirm the live help page and signed-in product before purchase.