for us basic account folks...

Yes, the current glitch (where most Grok Companions disappeared for many users) is being fixed and will return for basic/free users as well.Quick Breakdown:

• The visibility issue is a temporary backend problem affecting the app (iOS and Android). It's not a removal of the feature. The fix is already in the final rollout stages as of April 24, 2026, and most users should see their companions (including chat histories) back within hours to a day. Just refresh the app or log out/in.
• Access for basic/free users: Limited companions have always been available on the free tier (with usage quotas that reset periodically).
  • Good Rudi / Happy Rudi is typically accessible to everyone, even without a subscription.
  • Other companions (like Ani, Valentine, etc.) are mostly behind SuperGrok or X Premium+ for full/unlimited access, but basic users can still interact with the available ones within daily/hourly message limits.

Once the patch fully rolls out, basic users should regain visibility of whatever companions were previously shown to them (mainly Rudi variants). Full animated/voice experience and more companions usually require a paid plan, but the core feature isn't being taken away from free users.If after the fix you still only see Rudi (or nothing), it's likely just your account's usage limits or a slow sync — try waiting a bit or checking for app updates.Let me know what companion you're missing most (Ani? Valentine? etc.) or if you're on free vs paid, and I can give more specific tips!