‘Ask Grok’ No Longer Free: X Ties AI Feature to Paid Subscriptions

March 12, 2026 4:19 PM

‘Ask Grok’ No Longer Free: X Ties AI Feature to Paid Subscriptions

March 12, 2026
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) made major change, restricting popular AI feature “Ask Grok” to paid customers only. Previously largely free, now only X Premium or higher subscribers can query Grok AI in threads.

What is ‘Ask Grok’ & Why Special?

xAI-built Grok AI chatbot excels at understanding long, complex threads. Users tagged @grok in posts/threads for instant summaries or topic insights—saved reading hundreds of comments in seconds, ideal for info seekers.

X’s New Subscription Plans (India)

Basic (~₹170/month): Edit posts, longer posts—no blue tick or Grok access.
Premium (~₹427-470/month): Blue tick, fewer ads, reply boost + Ask Grok unlocked.
Premium+ (~₹2,570/month): Near ad-free + advanced SuperGrok AI tools.

Elon Musk’s AI Strategy

Move aligns with Musk’s vision transforming X into AI-powered info/discussion hub. Experts see it boosting revenue, rewarding premium users with exclusives. Free users must read threads manually; Premium saves time. More AI features likely ahead.