How to delete Grammarly completely
Grammarly uninstalls like most other programs — through your device's settings or app store — but the writing assistant leaves behind browser extensions and account data that you may want to remove separately. The steps differ depending on whether you're using Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android, and whether Grammarly is installed as a standalone app or as a browser add-on.
This guide walks you through removing Grammarly entirely, including the parts that stay behind after the main program is gone.
Key Takeaways
- Uninstalling the Grammarly app from your device does not remove the browser extension, which continues to run in Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox.
- Windows users uninstall through Settings > Apps, while Mac users go to Applications > drag Grammarly to Trash.
- The Grammarly browser extension must be removed separately from each browser where it is installed.
- Signing out of your Grammarly account before uninstalling prevents the app from syncing data to the cloud after removal.
- On iPhone and Android, removing the app from your device also removes the keyboard, but the account remains active unless you delete it from Grammarly's website.
Remove Grammarly on Windows
On Windows, you remove Grammarly through the Settings app, the same place you uninstall other programs. Open Settings by pressing the Windows key and typing "Settings," then select the Settings app from the results.
Once Settings is open, click Apps on the left side, then click Apps & features. Scroll down until you find Grammarly in the list. Click on it, then click the three dots that appear to the right of the name, and select Uninstall. Windows will ask you to confirm; click Uninstall again. The program will remove itself and ask whether you want to keep your Grammarly data — choose based on whether you think you'll use it again.
After uninstalling the app, you still need to remove the Grammarly extension from your web browser. See the browser extension section below for your specific browser.
Remove Grammarly on Mac
On Mac, you delete Grammarly by moving it to the Trash. Open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar. Look for the Grammarly icon in the Applications folder. Right-click on it and select Move to Trash, or simply drag the Grammarly icon to the Trash in your dock.
Emptying the Trash is optional — the app is already removed from your system once it's in the Trash, but you can right-click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash to free up the space immediately.
Like Windows, Mac still leaves the browser extension running. Go to the browser extension section below and remove it from Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox, whichever browser you use.
Remove Grammarly from your web browser
The Grammarly browser extension runs separately from the desktop app and must be removed from each browser where it is installed. The steps are different for each browser.
Chrome: Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner of Chrome, then select More tools > Extensions. Find Grammarly in the list and click the Remove button.
Safari: Click Safari in the menu bar at the top, then select Settings. Click the Extensions tab, find Grammarly in the list on the left, click it, and click Uninstall.
Firefox: Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right, then select Add-ons and extensions. Find Grammarly, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove.
Edge: Click the three dots in the top right corner, select Extensions, find Grammarly, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove from Microsoft Edge.
Remove Grammarly from iPhone or Android
On iPhone, press and hold the Grammarly app icon on your home screen until a menu appears, then tap Remove App and confirm by tapping Remove. The app and its keyboard are both deleted at this point.
On Android, open the Google Play Store, search for Grammarly, and tap Uninstall. You can also press and hold the Grammarly icon on your home screen, then drag it to Uninstall at the top of the screen.
Removing the app from your phone does not delete your Grammarly account. If you want to close the account entirely, see the account deletion section below.
Delete your Grammarly account
Uninstalling the app leaves your Grammarly account active on their servers. If you want to remove the account completely, you need to delete it through Grammarly's website.
Go to grammarly.com and sign in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for a section labeled Delete account or Close account. Click the delete button, read the warning about what will be removed, and confirm the deletion. Grammarly will send a confirmation email — click the link in that email to finalize the deletion.
Account deletion is permanent and removes all your writing history, saved corrections, and any premium subscription you may have. If you only want to pause your account rather than delete it, you can sign out instead and simply not use it.
What to do if Grammarly won't uninstall
On Windows, if the uninstall button is grayed out or the program won't remove, restart your computer and try again. Sometimes a running process blocks uninstallation. If that doesn't work, open Settings, go to Apps > Apps & features, find Grammarly, and look for a Repair option. Click Repair first, then try uninstalling again.
On Mac, if you can't move Grammarly to the Trash, the app may be running. Open Activity Monitor (search for it in Spotlight), find Grammarly in the list, click it, and click the X button to force it to close. Then try moving it to the Trash again.
If the browser extension won't remove, try disabling it first instead of removing it. In most browsers, you can click the extension icon and toggle it off without uninstalling. If you want it gone completely, restart your browser and try the removal steps again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does uninstalling Grammarly delete my writing history?
Uninstalling the app does not delete your writing history — that data stays on Grammarly's servers as long as your account exists. Only deleting your account through grammarly.com removes your writing history permanently. If you uninstall the app but keep your account, you can sign back in later and your history will still be there.
Will Grammarly stop working if I just uninstall the app but leave the browser extension?
The browser extension will continue to work in your web browser even after you uninstall the desktop app. You need to remove the extension separately from each browser if you want Grammarly to stop running completely. Leaving the extension installed means Grammarly will still check your writing in Gmail, Google Docs, and other web-based tools.
Can I reinstall Grammarly after deleting my account?
Yes, you can reinstall Grammarly and create a new account at any time. However, if you deleted your account, your old writing history and any custom dictionary entries are gone permanently. You'll start fresh with a new account.
What happens to my Grammarly premium subscription when I uninstall?
Uninstalling the app does not cancel your subscription — you will continue to be charged until you cancel it. Sign in to grammarly.com, go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and look for a Cancel subscription or Manage billing option. Cancel your subscription before deleting your account if you don't want to be charged anymore.
Why is Grammarly still running after I uninstalled it?
The browser extension is still installed. Uninstalling the desktop app does not remove the extension from Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. Go to your browser's extension settings and remove Grammarly from there. You may also need to restart your browser for the change to take effect.