Grammarly can sit in several places at once. It runs as a browser add-on, a desktop program, a phone app, or an account tied to your saved work. Pulling it from one spot won’t clear the rest. To remove it fully, delete Grammarly from each place you set it up. If you also want your files wiped, close the account. Here’s how.
Delete Grammarly From a Web Browser
If Grammarly underlines your text as you type on websites, the add-on lives inside your browser. Take it out from the extensions menu.
| Browser | What to do |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Click the puzzle piece (Extensions) icon at the top right, hit the three dots next to Grammarly, and pick Remove. You can also right-click the green G on your toolbar and choose Remove from Chrome. |
| Microsoft Edge | Press the puzzle piece button, find Grammarly in the list, then select Uninstall. |
| Safari (Mac) | Open Safari, go to Settings (or Preferences), open the Extensions tab, untick Grammarly, and click Uninstall. |
The same routine works for most add-ons. This walkthrough on removing Chrome extensions covers each browser, and it pays to clear out risky ones while you are in there, as this list of banned extensions shows.
Once the add-on is gone, clearing your browser cache wipes any leftover site data. Change your mind later? You can add the extension back from the Web Store in seconds.
Delete Grammarly Desktop Software on Windows and Mac
Installed the standalone program on your machine? Pick the right steps below.
On Windows
Right-click the Start menu and open Installed apps (or Apps & Features). Type Grammarly into the search box. Press the three dots beside it and choose Uninstall, then agree to the prompt.
Need a wider look at clearing programs? See how to delete an app.
On a Mac
Open Finder and go to the Applications folder. Find the Grammarly app. If it is still running, right-click its dock icon and pick Quit first.
Drag the app into the Trash, then empty the Trash to finish. Stuck because it “can’t be closed”? Force quit it from Activity Monitor, then move it to the Trash.
Delete Grammarly on Phones and Tablets
The steps split by system.
| Device | Steps |
|---|---|
| iPhone / iPad | Press and hold the Grammarly icon, tap Remove App, then Delete App. For the keyboard, go to Settings, then General, Keyboard, Keyboards, tap Edit, and drop Grammarly. |
| Android | Hold the Grammarly icon and tap Uninstall, or drag it to the Uninstall bin at the top of the screen. |
If something refuses to leave no matter what you try, it may be unwanted software rather than Grammarly itself, and this guide to adware removal can help.
Delete Your Grammarly Account for Good
Want your saved files, personal details, and profile gone from Grammarly’s servers? Close the account itself.
Sign in at the Grammarly login page. Open your Account or Profile page. Scroll to the bottom and click Delete Account, then pass the security check to confirm.
One catch: if you pay for a plan, switch off auto-renewal billing first. Grammarly won’t let you close the account until that step is done.
That covers every spot the tool can hide. Pick the section that matches your setup, run through the steps, and Grammarly is gone.
FAQs
Does deleting the Grammarly app cancel my subscription?
No. Removing the app or browser add-on leaves your plan active. Cancel billing through the platform you paid on, Grammarly’s website, the App Store, or Google Play, before or instead of deleting.
Why can’t I delete my Grammarly account?
A paid plan blocks account deletion until you turn off auto-renewal. Switch off recurring billing first, then the delete option unlocks on your profile page.
How do I remove Grammarly from Microsoft Word?
Uninstall the Grammarly desktop program, or disable the add-in inside Word under its add-ins settings. That clears the green Grammarly icon from the ribbon.
Does deleting Grammarly erase my saved documents?
Only closing your account removes stored files and personal data from Grammarly’s servers. Uninstalling the app or add-on leaves your online account and documents untouched.
How do I get rid of the Grammarly keyboard on iPhone?
Open Settings, tap General, then Keyboard, then Keyboards. Tap Edit, remove Grammarly, and confirm. This deletes the keyboard separately from the app itself.
