WASHINGTON — Cheez-It is bringing a gluten-free option to store shelves next year. 

The snack company confirmed the news on Monday after rumors had been circulating online about the gluten-free version of the popular cheesy cracker. 

“Cheez-It has officially announced that Gluten-free Original Cheez-It crackers will be available in stores in 2026,” the company stated in an email announcement. “This gluten-free version delivers the same cheesy, crunchy, salty, delicious flavor that fans love, ensuring that no one has to miss out on the iconic, 100% real cheese crunch of a Cheez-It cracker.”

This change is a response to feedback from Cheez-It fans who have had to switch to a gluten-free diet, and from fans who have never been able to enjoy Cheez-It products.

“Perfection takes time. Cheez-It Original Gluten Free crackers coming 2026 😌,” Cheez-It said on Instagram.

While the snack brand has not set a specific date for the gluten-free option’s release, it did confirm that it will be distributed to stores nationwide in 2026.

Cheez-It confirmed the new gluten-free snack will be safe for those with Celiac Disease, classifying it as a Gluten-Free Certified Product. 

Celiac Disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes a reaction to the protein gluten, often found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. According to the Cleveland Clinic, gluten triggers an immune response in your small intestine. 

Symptoms of celiac disease range widely, but some people experience indigestion or other gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation, stomach pain and diarrhea.