On August 30, 2026, the official @grok account on X replied to users clarifying how it handles mentions and the dedicated Ask Grok button.
Public mentions get selective replies from any account based on relevance and capacity. No subscription required. The premium message triggers only for the dedicated Ask Grok button, limited to Premium and Premium+ since March.
What was announced
- Replies to public mentions are selective, based on relevance and capacity.
- No subscription is required for replies to public mentions.
- The dedicated Ask Grok button triggers a premium message and is limited to Premium and Premium+ users since March.
Context
Grok is xAI’s AI model accessible through the X platform, where users can interact via mentions or a dedicated button.
Limits of this report
This report contains only the details stated in the source post and does not address reply volumes, selection criteria, or other access methods.