According to EKOTÜRK – Major Price Hike for All Subscription Plans on Elon Musk’s X Platform in Turkey: Premium+ Hits 1,740 TL!
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, has restructured all of its paid subscription tiers in Turkey, significantly increasing prices across the board. The Basic, Premium, and Premium+ packages have all seen steep hikes, with desktop and mobile app pricing now fully aligned. Users, especially those on the Premium+ tier, are facing increases of up to 20%. Here are all the details…
Unified Pricing Across All Platforms; New VAT-Inclusive Rates Announced
Previously, X applied different pricing structures for mobile and desktop platforms. With the latest update, all devices now share a standard pricing model. The Premium subscription will now cost 180 TL per month (VAT included), regardless of the payment method—whether through mobile operator billing or credit card. The price increase is believed to be driven by the platform’s global cost policies and inflationary pressures on the Turkish lira.
Basic Plan: Increased by 20% to 67.50 TL
The most affordable entry-level option, the Basic Plan, has risen from 56.25 TL to 67.50 TL per month. For annual payments, the total cost is now 717.71 TL (averaging 59.81 TL per month). This package includes essential features such as post editing, long-form content sharing, and the ability to highlight “important posts.” Despite the increase, users can still save around 11% by opting for the annual plan.
Premium Plan: 180 TL for Revenue Sharing and Grok Access
The mid-tier Premium Plan now costs 180 TL per month, up from 150 TL. The annual subscription totals 1,884 TL (approx. 157 TL/month). In addition to the Basic features, this tier offers revenue-sharing for content creators, the blue verification badge, expanded access to the Grok AI assistant, and a share in ad revenue. The new price is based on setting the pre-VAT base at 150 TL.
Premium+: 1,740 TL for an Ad-Free Experience and Grok Max Access
The most comprehensive plan on the platform, Premium+, has seen its monthly fee increase from 1,450 TL to 1,740 TL—a 20% hike. For users opting for annual billing, the total cost now stands at 17,184 TL (an average of 1,193.33 TL per month). This top-tier subscription offers exclusive perks such as a completely ad-free experience, an article-writing tool, unlimited processing power with the Grok AI assistant, and maximum visibility for “featured posts.”
User Reactions and Future Outlook
Following the price increase, social media platforms have been flooded with user reactions, particularly from Premium+ subscribers who are reportedly considering canceling their plans. Experts suggest that this move is part of X’s broader strategy to diversify revenue streams. They also note that similar price hikes may continue in markets like Turkey, where foreign exchange pressures remain high.
Furthermore, the expected launch of Grok 3—reportedly exclusive to Premium+ users—may be used to justify the platform’s pricing policy and reinforce the perceived value of the top-tier package.
