Grok users report total outage that's actually tier-based rate limiting; free tier exhausts fast
filmgeek_rq · x · 2026-10-25
User @filmgeekrq reported Grok suddenly stopped working entirely with an error message. The explanation: it's not a bug but a rate limit — the free tier exhausts its quota quickly, after which the service becomes effectively unusable.
@JoeJustice confirmed his Premium Plus subscription was unaffected, showing availability now heavily depends on subscription tier. For users relying on free access, Grok's real usable volume may be far lower than expected.