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Logan Kilpatrick July 10, 2026 — Google AI Studio deploys get free custom subdomains like yourapp.ai.studio on Cloud Run free tier. Instant publish, private code and chat history. vs Vercel, Replit, AI Studio Build mode.
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On July 10, 2026, Logan Kilpatrick posted that Google AI Studio deployed apps can claim free custom subdomains — http://your-own-url.ai.studio — on top of free Cloud Run deploys.
@Google and @GoogleAIStudio amplified: "wake up babe custom URLs in Google AI Studio just dropped." Early grabs: samsheffer.ai.studio, miketaylorcai.ai.studio.
Same week as Gemini Omni Flash video and GPT-5.6 Sol rollout, Google is tightening prompt → prototype → production → shareable URL — one hostname, zero DNS setup.
| Field | Detail (July 10, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Feature | Custom *.ai.studio subdomains on publish |
| Cost | Free (apps + deploy + URL) |
| Infra | Cloud Run free tier |
| Availability | Real-time check when claiming name |
| Privacy | Code + chat history private; live app public |
| Announced by | Logan Kilpatrick · Google · AI Studio accounts |
Before: AI Studio could generate and deploy apps, but shared links looked generic. After: branded subdomains for portfolios, demos, hackathon submissions, and client previews — without buying a domain or configuring SSL.
Philipp Schmid (@_philschmid) summarized the flow:
When you publish, pick your own subdomain (like my-billion-dollar-app.ai.studio). It's ready to share on the web immediately, and your code and chat history stay private.
Sam Sheffer called custom URLs "such an unlock for app builders" — portfolio sites on a Gemini-native domain signal credibility in AI-engineering circles.
Kilpatrick's framing is a three-layer free tier:
name.ai.studio — permanent claim while the feature lastsContrast:
| Surface | Google path | Typical alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Web demo URL | ai.studio subdomain (Jul 2026) | Vercel/Netlify + custom DNS |
| Android APK | AI Studio Build mode (May 2026) | Manual Android Studio |
| Video gen | Gemini Omni Flash | Separate video APIs |
X sentiment is mostly positive with caveats:
*.ai.studio, not arbitrary apex domains on the free launchFor enterprise custom domains and IAM, you'll still route through Google Cloud patterns — this launch targets speed to share.
https://yourname.ai.studio — app live; source stays in StudioPair with Google AI product names glossary if you're navigating Gemini vs AI Studio vs Cloud branding.
Indie hackers — ship Gemini demos with credible URLs in minutes.
PMs and designers — user-test prototypes without eng deploy pipeline.
Students and hackathons — X Prize / AI Studio cohorts get portfolio-ready links.
Agencies — client previews on branded subdomains before production GCP.
Official: Google AI Studio · @OfficialLoganK · @GoogleAIStudio
Feature availability and pricing reflect July 10, 2026 launch posts. Google may change free-tier limits — verify in AI Studio before planning production workloads.