The fastest way to delete Grammarly

To remove Grammarly from your Mac, you need to uninstall both the main application and its browser extensions — deleting one without the other leaves parts behind. The quickest route is to drag the Grammarly app to Trash, then remove the extension from each browser where you use it, then empty Trash.

Grammarly installs itself in three places: as a standalone app in your Applications folder, as an extension in Chrome or Safari or Firefox, and as a system-level component that runs in the background. Most people only delete the app icon and wonder why Grammarly still appears in their browser. Removing all three takes about five minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Drag the Grammarly app from Applications to Trash, then empty Trash to remove the main program file.
  • Remove the Grammarly extension separately from each browser — Chrome, Safari, and Firefox each store extensions in different places.
  • Check your Mac's login items to make sure Grammarly is not set to launch automatically when you restart.
  • If Grammarly still appears after these steps, restart your Mac and check your browser settings again, as cached data sometimes persists.

Delete the Grammarly application file

Open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar. Scroll down until you see Grammarly, then drag it to the Trash icon in your dock. If Grammarly does not appear in Applications, it may have been installed in a different location — search for "Grammarly" using Spotlight (press Command + Space, type "Grammarly") and drag any results you find to Trash.

After you move Grammarly to Trash, empty the Trash by right-clicking the Trash icon in your dock and selecting "Empty Trash". This permanently removes the application file. If you see a message saying the file is in use, restart your Mac first, then try again.

Remove Grammarly from Chrome

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Select "More tools" and then "Extensions". Find Grammarly in the list and click the trash icon next to it. Chrome will ask you to confirm — click "Remove".

After you remove the extension, close and reopen Chrome. If Grammarly still appears in your address bar or as a popup, go back to Extensions and make sure it is gone. Sometimes Chrome caches extension data; if it persists, restart your Mac.

Remove Grammarly from Safari

Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older Mac versions), then click the "Extensions" tab. Find Grammarly in the list on the left, click it, and then click "Uninstall".

Safari will ask you to confirm the removal. After you uninstall, close the Settings window and restart Safari. If you do not see Grammarly in the Extensions list, it may have already been removed or was never installed in Safari.

Remove Grammarly from Firefox

Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top right corner. Select "Add-ons and extensions", then click "Extensions" in the left sidebar. Find Grammarly and click the three dots next to it, then select "Remove".

Firefox will remove the extension immediately. Close and reopen Firefox to confirm it is gone. If Grammarly still appears, clear your browser cache by pressing Command + Shift + Delete, select "Everything", and click "Clear Now".

Stop Grammarly from launching at startup

Even after you delete the app and extensions, Grammarly may be set to launch automatically when your Mac restarts. Open System Settings and click "General" in the sidebar. Select "Login Items", then look for Grammarly in the "Allow in the Login Items" section. If you see it, click the minus sign to remove it.

Also check the "Allow in the Login Items" section under "General" — if Grammarly appears there, remove it. After you make these changes, restart your Mac to confirm Grammarly does not reappear.

What to do if Grammarly still appears

If Grammarly persists after you complete all the steps above, restart your Mac and check your browser extensions again. Browser cache sometimes holds onto extension data even after removal. Clear your browser cache by going to Settings or Preferences, finding the Privacy or History section, and selecting "Clear browsing data" or "Clear history".

If Grammarly still appears in a specific browser, uninstall and reinstall that browser entirely. This removes all cached data and extensions. Download the latest version from the official website (chrome.google.com for Chrome, apple.com for Safari, mozilla.org for Firefox) and install it fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting Grammarly affect my documents or writing?

No. Grammarly only checks your writing in real time while you use it. Deleting the app and extensions does not change any documents you have already written or stored. Your writing remains exactly as it is.

Can I reinstall Grammarly later if I change my mind?

Yes. You can download Grammarly again from grammarly.com or install the extension from your browser's extension store at any time. Your account and settings will be waiting if you log back in.

Why does Grammarly still show up in my browser after I deleted it?

You likely deleted the app but not the browser extension, or vice versa. Grammarly installs in multiple places. Check each browser separately — Chrome, Safari, and Firefox each have their own extension settings. Remove it from every browser where you see it.

Does uninstalling Grammarly free up storage space on my Mac?

Yes, but not much. Grammarly typically uses 100 to 300 megabytes of storage. If you are looking to free up significant space, deleting large files like old videos or duplicate photos will have a bigger impact.

What if I see a Grammarly icon in my menu bar after deletion?

That icon is part of the background process. Restart your Mac. If it reappears, go back to System Settings, click "General", select "Login Items", and remove Grammarly from the startup list. Then restart again.