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XAI RELEASE CLOCK · UPDATED NOV 6, 2026
When is xAI's next model coming?
xAI last shipped Grok 4.7 on Sep 21, 2026, 46 days ago. Its last 4 release gaps were 51, 69, 35, 40 days, so a typical gap is about 46 days. Next announced model: Grok 5.
What xAI has said
OFFICIAL · Aug 4, 2026On SpaceX's Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk said Grok 5 should be out before the end of 2026. On the same call he promised Grok 4.7 in three to four weeks; it shipped 48 days later. source ↗
Current models
| Model | Arena Elo | GPQA | $ / 1M in · out | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.7 docs ↗ | 1441 source ↗ | n/a | $2 / $6 source ↗ | Prompts under 200K tokens; $4 / $12 above 200K. |
Arena Elo from the arena.ai text leaderboard as of Oct 27, 2026 source ↗.
2026 release history
| Date | Model | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Grok 4.7 | API release | source ↗ |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Grok 4.6 | API release | source ↗ |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Grok 4.5 | API release | source ↗ |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Grok 4.3 | API release | source ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Grok 4.20 | API release | source ↗ |
Gaps count public releases only: API releases, public API previews and open weights. Trusted-access and app-only launches are listed but not counted.
Frequently asked questions
When will xAI release its next model?
xAI has named Grok 5 as its next model. Its last release was Grok 4.7 on Sep 21, 2026. Its recent release gaps were 51, 69, 35, 40 days (typical about 46 days), so if it keeps that pace, the next release would fall in this rough window: Now to Nov 29, 2026. Labs do not follow schedules.
What is xAI's latest model?
xAI's current models are Grok 4.7. The most recent release was Grok 4.7 on Sep 21, 2026.
Facts checked Nov 5, 2026 against official sources. Every number links to its source. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].