Grok rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Grok rate limits and usage caps by plan. Grok message limits, video upload limits, image generation caps and reset times - Free, Premium and Premium+ plans compared.
Grok usage limits by plan
| Messages / 2 hours | 10 messages | Per 2 hours on Grok 3 |
| Image Generation Day | 3 images | Per day |
| Video Analysis | Not available | Not available on free |
| Messages / 2 hours | 20 messages | Per 2 hours on Grok 3 |
| Image Generation Day | 20 images | Resets every 24 hours |
| Video Uploads Day | 3 videos | Per day |
| Messages / 2 hours | 40 messages | Per 2 hours on Grok 3 |
| Image Generation Day | 40 images | Resets every 24 hours |
| Video Uploads Day | 5 videos | Per day |
| Image Gen Reset | 2 hours | Image gen limit resets every 2 hours |
What happens when you hit Grok's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Grok limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Grok uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from xAI's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Grok limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Grok message limit?
Grok message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Grok have a file upload limit?
Yes, Grok enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Grok limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Grok limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Grok's rate limit?
Grok displays a rate limit warning and pauses generation. Limits reset daily. Premium+ subscribers have the highest message caps and priority access.