X/Twitter's native AI — real-time trending topics and unfiltered social media intelligence
Free tier via grok.com; full access via X Premium+ $16/mo or SuperGrok $30/mo
What Is Grok 3?
Grok 3 is a large language model (LLM) developed by xAI. Grok 3 is xAI's frontier LLM, deeply integrated into X (formerly Twitter). Its killer feature for social media creators is real-time access to X's firehose — trending topics, viral posts, and social sentiment happen inside Grok before they reach other AI models. Grok 3 also features a 'Think' mode for deep reasoning and an 'Unhinged' mode for creative, less-filtered outputs. Available to X Premium+ subscribers.
Overview
| Description | Grok 3 is xAI's frontier LLM, deeply integrated into X (formerly Twitter). Its killer feature for social media creators is real-time access to X's firehose — trending topics, viral posts, and social sentiment happen inside Grok before they reach other AI models. Grok 3 also features a 'Think' mode for deep reasoning and an 'Unhinged' mode for creative, less-filtered outputs. Available to X Premium+ subscribers. |
| Developer | xAI |
| Version | Grok 3 / Grok 3 Mini |
| Category | Content / LLM |
| Status | Available |
| Pricing | Free tier via grok.com; full access via X Premium+ $16/mo or SuperGrok $30/mo |
Capabilities7
| 1 | Real-time X/Twitter trending topics and analysis |
| 2 | Deep reasoning (Think mode) |
| 3 | Creative/unfiltered outputs (Unhinged mode) |
| 4 | Image generation via Aurora model |
| 5 | DeepSearch — multi-step web research |
| 6 | Real-time web search |
| 7 | Code generation and analysis |
Model Tiers
| Tier | Speed | Quality | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 3 Mini (Free) | ~1s | Good | Free with rate limits |
| X Premium+ | ~2s | Full Grok 3 | $16/mo (annual) |
| SuperGrok | ~2s | Max limits + DeepSearch | $30/mo |
Output Specs
| Context Window | 128K tokens |
Prompting Tips
Prompt
What are the top 5 trending topics on X right now in the tech/AI space? For each, write me a tweet thread hook (first tweet) that positions me as a knowledgeable voice. Make them contrarian but backed by facts.
Expected Result
Real-time trend-jacking tweet drafts
Prompt
Find the 3 most viral tweets about [topic] from the past 24 hours. Analyze: 1) Why did they go viral (hook, format, timing)? 2) What engagement pattern do they share? 3) Draft 3 similar tweets I could post.
Expected Result
Data-driven viral content templates
Prompt
Analyze the sentiment on X around [brand/product] over the past week. Show: positive vs negative ratio, main complaints, what people love, and the 3 most influential voices in the conversation. Give me content angles to join this conversation.
Expected Result
Real-time brand sentiment analysis for content strategy
Best Fit
Best For
- ✓X/Twitter-focused creators
- ✓Real-time trend analysis
- ✓Social sentiment research
- ✓Unfiltered creative writing
- ✓News and current events content
Watch Out For
- ✗Non-X platforms — limited integration elsewhere
- ✗Enterprise safety-critical applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grok 3?
Grok 3 is a content AI model developed by xAI. X/Twitter's native AI — real-time trending topics and unfiltered social media intelligence. Grok 3 is xAI's frontier LLM, deeply integrated into X (formerly Twitter). Its killer feature for social media creators is real-time access to X's firehose — trending topics, viral posts, and social sentiment happen inside Grok before they reach other AI models. Grok 3 also features a 'Think' mode f...
How much does Grok 3 cost?
Free tier via grok.com; full access via X Premium+ $16/mo or SuperGrok $30/mo. Grok 3 Mini (Free): Free with rate limits; X Premium+: $16/mo (annual); SuperGrok: $30/mo
What can Grok 3 create?
Grok 3 is best for: X/Twitter-focused creators, Real-time trend analysis, Social sentiment research, Unfiltered creative writing, News and current events content. Key capabilities include Real-time X/Twitter trending topics and analysis, Deep reasoning (Think mode), Creative/unfiltered outputs (Unhinged mode), Image generation via Aurora model.
How do you access Grok 3?
Grok 3 is available through: X (Premium+) (native), Grok.com (native), xAI API (api).
Is Grok 3 free to use?
Yes, Grok 3 offers free access. Free with rate limits.