Cursor changelog

The X Subscription replaces separate Grok, Cursor and X Premium plans

SpaceXSI introduced The X Subscription, one plan covering Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and X Premium with a weekly shared pool of Grok model usage. On Premium and above, third-party models in Cursor are billed separately at API list prices. Current Cursor plans keep included third-party usage until the user switches.

Who is affected:

New Cursor, SuperGrok and X Premium subscribers, and anyone who uses Claude, GPT or Gemini models inside Cursor.

Action needed:

If you rely on third-party models in Cursor, check the cost before switching plans and set a spending cap.

Cursor completes its acquisition by SpaceX

Cursor announced it has been acquired by SpaceX, completing a process announced in April 2026 (Hacker News: 823 points and 989 comments in April. 107 points and 130 comments on August 14). Cursor's pricing page now sells plans through X Subscription Corp with a shared Cursor and Grok usage pool, and third-party models billed at API list price.

Who is affected:

Cursor subscribers and teams evaluating Cursor.

Action needed:

Review the new plan structure. third-party models are no longer included in plan allowances.

Cursor removes cost information from its usage page and CSV export

A Cursor forum thread reported that cost figures were removed from the usage page and CSV export, leaving token amounts. The Hacker News thread drew 337 points and 153 comments. The forum page itself was not opened.

Who is affected:

Cursor users who track spend per request.

What to do:

Track spend from billing rather than the usage page.

Cursor Start plan launches in India

Cursor introduced Cursor Start, a monthly plan for developers in India priced in rupees with UPI payment, including Grok and Composer models.

Cursor raises Teams usage limits and adds a $120 Premium seat

Cursor increased usage on the $40 Standard Teams seat and added a Premium seat at $120 per month with 5x the Standard usage. Changes apply to new customers immediately and to renewals from July 1, 2026.

Who is affected:

Cursor Teams customers.

What to do:

Review which users need Premium seats at renewal.