How to delete Grammarly
The steps to remove Grammarly depend on where it is installed. If Grammarly is a browser extension, you remove it from your browser's extension menu in seconds. If it is a desktop application, you uninstall it through your operating system's standard removal process — Windows Control Panel, Mac Applications folder, or your Linux package manager. The browser extension and the desktop app are separate installs, so you may need to remove both if you have installed both.
Removing Grammarly also removes its ability to monitor your typing across websites and applications. If you have a Grammarly account, your writing history and settings remain stored on Grammarly's servers unless you delete your account separately.
Key Takeaways
- Browser extensions uninstall from your browser's extension or add-ons menu, not from your computer's control panel.
- The Grammarly desktop application uninstalls through Windows Control Panel, the Mac Applications folder, or your Linux package manager depending on your operating system.
- Removing the extension or app does not delete your Grammarly account or the writing data stored in it.
- You can disable Grammarly temporarily without uninstalling it if you want to turn it off for specific websites or situations.
Removing Grammarly from Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
Open your browser and look for the extensions icon — usually a puzzle piece in the top right corner. Click it, then right-click the Grammarly extension and select "Remove from Chrome" (Chrome), "Remove from Microsoft Edge" (Edge), or "Remove" (Firefox). The extension disappears immediately and Grammarly stops running on websites you visit.
If you do not see the extensions icon, go to your browser's menu (three dots or lines in the top right), select "Extensions" or "Add-ons", find Grammarly in the list, and click the remove or trash icon next to it. The exact wording varies by browser, but the location is always in the extensions or add-ons section.
Removing Grammarly from Safari
Open Safari and go to the menu bar at the top of your screen. Click "Safari", then "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions). Go to the "Extensions" tab, find Grammarly in the list on the left, click it, and then click "Uninstall". Safari removes the extension immediately.
If Grammarly does not appear in your Extensions tab, it may not be installed as a Safari extension. Check your other browsers using the steps above, or look for the Grammarly desktop application on your Mac.
Uninstalling the Grammarly desktop application on Windows
Open the Windows Control Panel by typing "Control Panel" into your search bar and pressing Enter. Click "Programs and Features" or "Uninstall a program". Find "Grammarly" in the list, click it, and then click "Uninstall". Windows walks you through the removal process, which usually takes less than a minute.
If you cannot find Grammarly in Control Panel, it may have been installed only as a browser extension. Check each of your browsers using the steps above.
Uninstalling the Grammarly desktop application on Mac
Open Finder and click "Applications" in the sidebar. Look for "Grammarly" in the list. Right-click it and select "Move to Trash", or drag it to the Trash icon in your dock. Empty your Trash to complete the removal.
Some versions of Grammarly include an uninstaller application. If you see "Grammarly Uninstaller" in your Applications folder, double-click it and follow the prompts instead.
Uninstalling Grammarly on Linux
The removal process depends on how you installed Grammarly. If you installed it using your distribution's package manager (apt, yum, pacman, or similar), open a terminal and type the removal command for your system — for example, sudo apt remove grammarly on Ubuntu or Debian, or sudo yum remove grammarly on Fedora or Red Hat. Your package manager removes all files associated with Grammarly.
If you installed Grammarly manually from a downloaded file, navigate to the folder where you extracted it and delete the folder. Check your browser extensions as well, since Grammarly may have installed a browser extension separately.
Disabling Grammarly without removing it
If you want to turn off Grammarly temporarily without uninstalling it, you can disable the extension instead. In your browser's extensions menu, click the toggle next to Grammarly to turn it off. The extension remains installed but stops running. Click the toggle again to turn it back on.
You can also disable Grammarly on specific websites. In your browser's extensions menu, click the Grammarly extension, select "Manage extensions", and look for an option to exclude certain sites. This lets you keep Grammarly active everywhere except the websites you choose.
Deleting your Grammarly account
Removing the Grammarly app or extension does not delete your account. If you want to remove your account and the writing data stored in it, sign in to your Grammarly account on the Grammarly website, go to your account settings, and look for a "Delete account" or "Close account" option. Grammarly usually asks you to confirm the deletion and may require you to type your password again.
Once you confirm the deletion, your account and all associated data are permanently removed from Grammarly's servers. This process is separate from uninstalling the app or extension, so you must do both if you want to remove Grammarly completely and erase your account history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will uninstalling Grammarly delete my saved documents?
Uninstalling the app or extension does not delete documents you have written. Your writing history remains in your Grammarly account if you keep the account active. If you delete your Grammarly account, all writing data stored in that account is removed.
Can I remove Grammarly from just one website?
Yes. In your browser's extensions menu, click Grammarly, select "Manage extensions", and look for site exclusions or permissions settings. You can add specific websites to a blocklist so Grammarly does not run on those sites while remaining active elsewhere.
What happens to my Grammarly premium subscription when I uninstall?
Uninstalling the app or extension does not cancel your subscription. You must cancel your subscription separately through your Grammarly account settings on the Grammarly website. If you do not cancel, you will continue to be charged.
Does Grammarly leave behind files after I uninstall it?
The standard uninstall process removes Grammarly's main files. Some cached data or settings may remain on your computer, but these do not affect performance. If you want to remove all traces, you can manually search your computer for folders named "Grammarly" and delete them, though this is not necessary for most users.