How to Get Rid of Grammarly on Any Device

Grammarly can appear as a browser extension, desktop application, mobile keyboard, or add-in. Removing one version does not automatically remove the others. Before you start, identify where you installed it and decide whether you want to stop its writing suggestions, end a paid plan, or permanently close your account. Those are separate tasks.

What You’ll Need

Access to the device or browser where Grammarly is installed.
Your Grammarly login if you want to cancel a plan or delete the account.
Access to the billing provider, such as an app store, if you subscribed there.

Menu names and locations can differ slightly by browser, operating system, and app version. If a label below does not match your screen, look for the browser’s extensions area, your device’s app settings, or the subscription controls where you originally paid.

Step-by-Step

Check where Grammarly is active. Look in your browser’s extensions list, installed apps, mobile keyboard settings, and any writing program where you enabled a Grammarly add-in. You may need to repeat the relevant removal steps on each device.
Remove it from a browser. Open the browser’s extensions or add-ons page, find Grammarly, and choose Remove or Uninstall. Confirm if prompted. In Chrome, for example, you can open the Extensions menu, select the option to manage extensions, and remove Grammarly there; other browsers use similar controls. The path may differ slightly by version.
Check other browsers separately. Removing the extension in one browser does not uninstall it from another. Repeat the extension-removal process in every browser where it appears. If you only want to stop suggestions temporarily, use the browser’s extension controls to switch it off instead of removing it.
Uninstall the desktop app. On Windows, open Settings and go to Apps or Installed apps, select Grammarly, then choose Uninstall. On a Mac, quit Grammarly first, open the Applications folder, and move Grammarly to the Trash; follow any on-screen prompts. Menu names can vary by operating-system version. Removing the desktop app does not remove browser extensions.
Disable the mobile keyboard. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, go to General, then Keyboard and Keyboards, and remove Grammarly from the keyboard list. On Android, open Settings and look under System, Languages & input, or Keyboard settings for the active on-screen keyboard; switch away from Grammarly or remove it from available keyboards. Paths vary by device. You can also uninstall the Grammarly app through the device’s app settings.
Remove an add-in from a writing app. If Grammarly appears in a word processor or email program, open that program’s add-ins, extensions, or connected-app settings and remove or disable the Grammarly integration. The exact controls depend on the host app. If the add-in is managed by a workplace or school, an administrator may need to remove it.
Cancel a paid subscription separately. Sign in to your Grammarly account and open account or subscription settings to check your plan and its billing source. If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or another provider, cancel it in that provider’s subscription settings. Follow the confirmation steps and keep the confirmation email or screen. Uninstalling Grammarly alone does not cancel recurring billing.
Delete your account only if you want to. If you want to close the account as well as remove the software, sign in and look in account settings for the account-deletion option. Read the prompts carefully: deletion can remove account data and may be difficult or impossible to reverse. Cancel any subscription first and verify its status; account deletion and subscription cancellation are not always the same action.
Restart and verify. Close and reopen the affected browser or app, then check whether Grammarly’s icon, suggestions, or keyboard is gone. Review your subscription page separately to confirm billing is canceled, if that was part of your goal.

Common Mistakes

Assuming uninstalling cancels billing. It usually does not. Cancel through the account or provider that handles the subscription, then verify the status.
Removing only one installation. A browser extension, desktop app, and mobile keyboard are separate components. Check each place you use Grammarly.
Deleting the account when you only want fewer prompts. You can remove or disable the extension without closing your account. Choose account deletion only when you intend to lose access to the account and its associated data.
Forgetting to quit the desktop app. An app that is still running may resist removal or continue showing notifications. Quit it before uninstalling, and restart if needed.
Expecting settings to match exactly. Browser and device menus change between versions. Use the built-in search in Settings for terms such as “extensions,” “keyboard,” or “apps” rather than following an unfamiliar path blindly.

Tips

If Grammarly is only distracting on certain sites, first check whether the extension offers site-specific controls. This can preserve it elsewhere without keeping it active everywhere.
Before account deletion, save any information you need and confirm you can access the email address associated with the account.
If a subscription is billed by an app store, manage it there rather than relying on the Grammarly website. The billing provider is usually shown in your purchase receipt or subscription list.
When using a shared or managed device, check with its administrator before removing work or school software. Your organization may control extensions and add-ins.

Troubleshooting

The extension still appears: Confirm you removed it from the correct browser profile. Some browsers have separate personal and work profiles, each with its own extensions. Close and reopen the browser, then check the extensions list again.

The app will not uninstall: Quit Grammarly and any related background process, then try again through your operating system’s app controls. Restart the device if the app remains in use. On a managed computer, contact the administrator rather than trying to bypass device controls.

Suggestions continue in a document: Check whether the desktop app, a separate add-in, or another browser extension remains active. Also check the document app’s own add-in settings; removing a browser extension will not necessarily remove an integration there.

You are still being charged: Look up the subscription in the billing account used to subscribe, and confirm its cancellation status and effective date. If the subscription is not listed, check the receipt to identify the provider, then contact that provider’s support. Do not assume account deletion ended billing.

You cannot sign in to delete the account: Use the account recovery option for the email address associated with Grammarly. If you no longer have access to that address or cannot complete verification, contact Grammarly support and explain that you want account closure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does uninstalling Grammarly cancel my subscription?

No. App and extension removal are separate from billing. Cancel through Grammarly or the app store or provider that processes your subscription, then check for confirmation.

Can I remove Grammarly without deleting my account?

Yes. Remove its extensions, apps, or keyboard from your devices and leave the account in place. This is the right choice if you might use Grammarly again or want to retain account access.

How do I stop Grammarly in Chrome?

Open Chrome’s extensions management page, find Grammarly, and choose Remove. If you use multiple Chrome profiles, check each one; the menu path may differ slightly by version.

Will removing Grammarly delete my documents?

Removing an extension or app does not normally delete files saved in other programs or services. Account deletion is different, so review its confirmation details and save anything you need first.

How do I remove Grammarly from my phone keyboard?

Open your phone’s keyboard settings and remove Grammarly from the enabled or available keyboards, or switch to another keyboard. The exact steps vary between iOS and Android devices.

Can my school or employer reinstall Grammarly?

Possibly, if the device or browser is managed by an organization. An administrator may control installed software or extensions, so ask them to remove it if it returns or cannot be changed.

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