Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi, I'm Anthony. This tutorial/update was created manually from start to finish. I wrote the script, recorded my own voiceover, and edited everything myself with professional editing tools.
In this video, I break down the sudden removal of Grok Imagine's free tier starting March 19, 2026. No official announcement from xAI, but many users are now hitting a SuperGrok paywall. As an X Premium subscriber, I can still generate images and videos. I explain why this happened and what your options are now.
In fact, most of the video clips in this video were created using the free tier of Grok Imagine on March 21st and 22nd. In this video I discuss the following:
• What exactly happened on March 19, 2026
• Why the free tier was removed (costs, abuse control, business model)
• I’m still able to use Grok Imagine via the free tier
• Options for free users now (and why Premium changes everything)
• Alternatives if you're locked out
If you're hitting the SuperGrok paywall or "Upgrade Required" popup, this video explains it all. Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & The Shocking Change
0:40 – Users Frustrated (No Announcement!)
0:54 – Why It Happened: Cost & Abuse
1:21 – Business Model Shift to Revenue
1:47 – Your Options After March 19, 2026
1:59 – Final Thoughts + CTA
Are YOU still able to use Grok Imagine free tier? Drop your experience (country, account type, what happens when you try) in the comments—I read every one! Like if this helped, subscribe for more AI updates & Grok tutorials, and hit the bell icon for notifications.
- Try Grok Imagine: grok.com
- Grok Imagine Tutorials: tinyurl.com/Grok-Imagine-Tutorials
If you don’t want to get X Premium and rather pay for another service, you can consider VideoExpress AI, TalkingPhotos AI, and/or Artistly AI. I used all these AI apps to create AI text-to-Image and Image-to-Videos content, talking photos, and AI-generated images, storybooks, kids’ activity books, etc. The above-mentioned apps are available at a one-time discounted price, so you do not need a monthly or yearly subscription.
Try Artistly AI: tinyurl.com/Try-ArtistlyAI
Try VideoExpress AI: tinyurl.com/Try-VideoExpressAI
Try TalkingPhotos AI: tinyurl.com/Try-TalkingPhotosAI
Artistly Tutorials: tinyurl.com/Artistly-Tutorials
VideoExpress Tutorials: tinyurl.com/VideoExpress-Tutorials
TalkingPhotos Tutorials: tinyurl.com/TalkingPhotos-Tutorials
Video created on March 22, 2026 | As an X Premium subscriber, I still have access to the Grok Imagine free tier.
Hi, I'm Anthony. This tutorial/update was created manually from start to finish. I wrote the script, recorded my own voiceover, and edited everything myself with professional editing tools.
In this video, I break down the sudden removal of Grok Imagine's free tier starting March 19, 2026. No official announcement from xAI, but many users are now hitting a SuperGrok paywall. As an X Premium subscriber, I can still generate images and videos. I explain why this happened and what your options are now.
In fact, most of the video clips in this video were created using the free tier of Grok Imagine on March 21st and 22nd. In this video I discuss the following:
• What exactly happened on March 19, 2026
• Why the free tier was removed (costs, abuse control, business model)
• I’m still able to use Grok Imagine via the free tier
• Options for free users now (and why Premium changes everything)
• Alternatives if you're locked out
If you're hitting the SuperGrok paywall or "Upgrade Required" popup, this video explains it all. Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & The Shocking Change
0:40 – Users Frustrated (No Announcement!)
0:54 – Why It Happened: Cost & Abuse
1:21 – Business Model Shift to Revenue
1:47 – Your Options After March 19, 2026
1:59 – Final Thoughts + CTA
Are YOU still able to use Grok Imagine free tier? Drop your experience (country, account type, what happens when you try) in the comments—I read every one! Like if this helped, subscribe for more AI updates & Grok tutorials, and hit the bell icon for notifications.
- Try Grok Imagine: grok.com
- Grok Imagine Tutorials: tinyurl.com/Grok-Imagine-Tutorials
If you don’t want to get X Premium and rather pay for another service, you can consider VideoExpress AI, TalkingPhotos AI, and/or Artistly AI. I used all these AI apps to create AI text-to-Image and Image-to-Videos content, talking photos, and AI-generated images, storybooks, kids’ activity books, etc. The above-mentioned apps are available at a one-time discounted price, so you do not need a monthly or yearly subscription.
Try Artistly AI: tinyurl.com/Try-ArtistlyAI
Try VideoExpress AI: tinyurl.com/Try-VideoExpressAI
Try TalkingPhotos AI: tinyurl.com/Try-TalkingPhotosAI
Artistly Tutorials: tinyurl.com/Artistly-Tutorials
VideoExpress Tutorials: tinyurl.com/VideoExpress-Tutorials
TalkingPhotos Tutorials: tinyurl.com/TalkingPhotos-Tutorials
Video created on March 22, 2026 | As an X Premium subscriber, I still have access to the Grok Imagine free tier.
