The fastest way to delete Grammarly

To remove Grammarly from your Mac, you need to uninstall both the main process and the browser extension — deleting one without the other leaves parts behind. The quickest route is to drag the Grammarly app to the Trash, then remove the extension from each browser where it is installed. Most people finish in under five minutes.

Grammarly installs as two separate pieces: a standalone process that runs in the background, and add-ons that sit inside your web browsers like Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Removing just the app leaves the extension active. Removing just the extension leaves the app running. You need to handle both to fully delete it.

Key Takeaways

  • Grammarly consists of a Mac process and separate browser extensions, so you must remove both to delete it completely.
  • The Mac process lives in your Applications folder and can be deleted by dragging it to the Trash, then emptying the Trash.
  • Browser extensions are removed differently in each browser — Safari, Chrome, and Firefox each have their own extension settings.
  • After deleting the app and extensions, restart your browser to confirm Grammarly is no longer running.
  • Grammarly stores some settings and data in your Mac's system folders, which are removed automatically when you empty the Trash.

Removing the Grammarly process from Applications

Open Finder on your Mac. Click the Finder icon in the dock at the bottom of your screen, or press Command + Space, type "Finder", and press Enter.

In the Finder window, click Applications in the left sidebar. Scroll down until you see Grammarly. Right-click on it and select Move to Trash, or straightforward drag it to the Trash icon in your dock. The process is now deleted from your Applications folder.

To complete the removal, empty your Trash. Right-click the Trash icon in your dock and select Empty Trash. This step removes Grammarly permanently from your Mac. Until you empty the Trash, the process still exists on your computer and can be recovered.

Removing Grammarly from Safari

Open Safari. Click Safari in the menu bar at the top of your screen, then select Settings (or Preferences on older Mac versions).

Click the Extensions tab. Look for Grammarly in the list on the left. Click it once to select it, then click the Uninstall button. Safari will ask you to confirm — click Uninstall again. The extension is now removed from Safari.

Removing Grammarly from Chrome

Open Chrome. Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the window. Select More Tools, then Extensions.

Find Grammarly in the list. Click the trash icon on the Grammarly card. Chrome will ask you to confirm the removal — click Remove. The extension is now deleted from Chrome.

Removing Grammarly from Firefox

Open Firefox. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner. Select Add-ons and themes.

Click Extensions in the left sidebar. Find Grammarly in the list. Click the three dots next to it and select Remove. Firefox will ask you to confirm — click Remove Extension. The extension is now deleted from Firefox.

What happens to your Grammarly data after deletion

When you delete the Grammarly process and extensions, your saved passwords, dictionary entries, and writing history are removed from your Mac. Grammarly's servers may still hold copies of your account data, but the process no longer accesses them.

If you want to delete your Grammarly account entirely and remove all data from their servers, you will need to visit the Grammarly website, sign in to your account, and request account deletion from your account settings. Deleting the process alone does not remove your account or data from Grammarly's systems.

Checking that Grammarly is fully removed

After you delete the process and all extensions, restart your web browser. Open a text field on any website — Gmail, Google Docs, or any other site where Grammarly normally appears. If Grammarly is fully removed, you will not see the Grammarly icon or any red underlines for spelling and grammar.

If you still see Grammarly active in your browser, the extension may not have been fully removed. Return to your browser's extension settings and check that Grammarly is no longer listed. If it appears again, restart your entire Mac and check once more — sometimes a restart is needed for changes to take effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting Grammarly slow down my Mac?

Removing Grammarly frees up a small amount of memory and processing power, since the process no longer runs in the background. Most people do not notice a significant speed difference, but if your Mac was running slowly and Grammarly was active, you may see a slight improvement after deletion.

Can I reinstall Grammarly later if I change my mind?

Yes. You can read Grammarly again from the official Grammarly website or the Mac App Store, and reinstall the browser extensions from your browser's extension store. Your previous settings and account data will not be restored unless you sign back into your Grammarly account.

What if Grammarly will not delete or keeps reappearing?

Restart your Mac completely, then try deleting it again. If Grammarly still will not delete, check that no browser windows are open — some applications cannot be deleted while they are in use. If it continues to reappear, sign out of your Grammarly account before deleting, then empty the Trash and restart your Mac.

Do I need to delete anything else after removing the app and extensions?

No. Grammarly stores some preference files in your Mac's hidden system folders, but these are harmless and take up minimal space. They are not removed when you empty the Trash, but they do not affect your Mac's performance. You do not need to manually delete them.