The fastest way to remove Grammarly
Deleting Grammarly depends on where it is installed. On Windows, you uninstall it through Settings. On Mac, you drag the app to Trash and remove its browser extension separately. On iPhone or Android, you delete it like any other app. The browser extension — which is what most people notice running — must be removed from your browser's extension menu even after you uninstall the desktop app, because the two are separate.
The reason to know this: Grammarly runs in the background of your browser and can slow down typing in Gmail, Google Docs, and other web tools. Removing just the app but leaving the extension behind means it keeps running. Removing just the extension but leaving the app means the desktop version still launches at startup.
Key Takeaways
- The Grammarly browser extension and the desktop app are separate installations and must be removed separately to fully delete Grammarly.
- On Windows, use Settings > Apps > Apps & features to uninstall the Grammarly desktop process.
- On Mac, drag Grammarly to Trash, then remove the extension from your browser's extension settings.
- On phone, delete Grammarly like any other app from your home screen or app library, then remove it from your keyboard settings if it appears there.
- After uninstalling, restart your browser to clear any remaining Grammarly processes.
Removing Grammarly on Windows
Open Settings by pressing the Windows key and typing "Settings", then press Enter. Click Apps in the left sidebar, then click Apps & features. Scroll down the list until you see Grammarly, click it once, then click Uninstall. A window will appear asking you to confirm — click Uninstall again.
Windows will remove the desktop process. After it finishes, you still need to remove the browser extension. Open your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari), then follow the steps in the "Removing the browser extension" section below. Restart your browser after removing the extension.
Removing Grammarly on Mac
Open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar. Scroll down until you see Grammarly, right-click it, and select Move to Trash. You can also drag Grammarly directly to the Trash icon in your dock. This removes the desktop app.
Next, remove the browser extension. Open your browser and follow the steps in the "Removing the browser extension" section below. After you remove the extension, empty your Trash by right-clicking the Trash icon in your dock and selecting Empty Trash. Restart your browser.
Removing the browser extension
In Chrome or Edge: Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner, then select More tools > Extensions. Find Grammarly in the list, click the trash icon beneath it, and confirm the removal. Close the tab and restart your browser.
In Firefox: Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right, then click Add-ons and extensions. Find Grammarly, click the three dots next to it, and select Remove. Close the tab and restart your browser.
In 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. Close the window and restart Safari.
Removing Grammarly from your phone
On iPhone: Press and hold the Grammarly app icon on your home screen until a menu appears, then tap Remove App > Remove from Home Screen or Delete App depending on your iOS version. If you see Delete App, tap it and confirm by tapping Delete. If Grammarly is set as your keyboard, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, tap Grammarly, then tap Delete.
On Android: Press and hold the Grammarly app icon until a menu appears, then tap Uninstall or the trash icon. Confirm the removal. If Grammarly is set as your keyboard, go to Settings > System > Languages and input > Virtual keyboard, tap Grammarly, and tap Uninstall.
What happens after you delete Grammarly
Once Grammarly is fully removed, your browser will no longer underline spelling and grammar suggestions as you type in web forms. Typing in Gmail, Google Docs, and other web tools will feel faster because the extension is no longer running in the background. Your computer or phone will also use slightly less memory and battery.
If you reinstall Grammarly later, you will need to sign in with your Grammarly account again and re-enable the browser extension. The app will not remember your previous settings or dictionary entries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting Grammarly affect my documents?
No. Grammarly only checks your writing — it does not store your documents. Any files you created in Google Docs, Word, or other programs remain unchanged. If you had Grammarly suggestions in a document, those suggestions will no longer appear, but the text itself stays the same.
Do I need to uninstall the app if I only remove the browser extension?
The desktop app will still launch at startup and run in the background even if you remove only the extension. To fully stop Grammarly from running, uninstall both the app and the extension. If you only want to stop it from checking your web typing, removing the extension alone is enough.
Why is Grammarly still running after I uninstalled it?
The browser extension is still installed. Even after you uninstall the desktop app, the extension continues to run in your browser. Follow the steps in the "Removing the browser extension" section for your specific browser, then restart the browser completely.
Can I delete Grammarly from just one browser?
Yes. The browser extension is separate for each browser, so you can remove it from Chrome but keep it in Firefox. However, the desktop app (on Windows or Mac) is shared across all browsers — uninstalling it removes Grammarly from your entire computer.
What should I do if the uninstall fails?
Restart your computer and try again. On Windows, make sure no Grammarly processes are running — press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager, look for any Grammarly entries, right-click them, and select End task. Then return to Settings and uninstall. On Mac, make sure Grammarly is not open before moving it to Trash.