Grok usage limit reached: what to do
Updated 2026-10-18. From xAI's pricing page and usage FAQ.
Quick answer
You used your plan's weekly AI usage pool, which is shared across Grok (Chat, Imagine, Voice, Bot) and Cursor. Keep going with top-ups or wait for the weekly refresh. Your remaining usage is always shown in settings.
| Plan | Price / mo | Key limit |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | $8 | Shared AI usage pool (baseline) |
| Premium | $30 | 4x usage vs Plus |
| Super | $100 | 15x usage vs Plus |
| Ultra | $200 | 50x usage vs Plus |
What to do
- Check settings: xAI says remaining usage is always shown there.
- Buy a top-up to keep going now.
- Wait for the weekly refresh.
- Upgrade: Premium is 4x Plus, Super 15x, Ultra 50x. See is Grok worth it.
Why it ran out
- Imagine, Voice and agent work in Cursor draw from the same pool as chat, and usage costs vary by product.
- Heavy use in Cursor counts against the Grok pool too.
Not the same as the API
Grok API usage is billed separately at standard model rates and does not use your plan pool.
Sources
FAQ
When does the Grok usage limit reset?
The allowance refreshes weekly.
How do I see my remaining Grok usage?
In settings; xAI says remaining usage is always shown there.
Can I keep using Grok after the limit?
Yes, with top-ups, or wait for the weekly refresh.
Does Cursor use my Grok limit?
Yes. Grok and Cursor share one usage pool on every tier.
Related
- Is Grok worth it?
- Grok limits explained
- Cursor usage limit reached
- How to check your AI usage
- Grok pricing and changes
- Grok vs ChatGPT
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