Remove Grammarly by unpinning or deleting it

To stop Grammarly from running in Chrome, you have two options: unpin the extension (it stays installed but turns off) or remove it entirely (it disappears from Chrome). Most people unpin first to test whether they want it gone for good. Unpinning takes five seconds. Removing it takes ten.

The fastest way is through the extensions menu in the top right of your Chrome window. You will see a puzzle-piece icon there. Click it, find Grammarly in the list, and either click the pin icon to turn it off or the trash icon to delete it. That is the entire process for most users.

If you cannot see the puzzle-piece icon, it may be hidden in the overflow menu (three vertical dots to the right of the address bar). Click those dots, then select "Extensions", then "Manage extensions". From there you can unpin or remove Grammarly the same way.

Key Takeaways

  • Unpinning Grammarly turns it off without removing it, so you can turn it back on later if you change your mind.
  • Removing Grammarly deletes it entirely from Chrome, and you would need to reinstall it from the Chrome Web Store if you want it again.
  • Both actions take less than a minute and happen through the extensions menu (puzzle-piece icon) in the top right of Chrome.
  • If Grammarly is hidden in the overflow menu, click the three dots to the right of the address bar, then select "Extensions".

Unpin Grammarly to turn it off temporarily

Unpinning is the gentler option. The extension stays in Chrome but stops running. You keep all your Grammarly settings, and you can turn it back on anytime by pinning it again.

Click the puzzle-piece icon in the top right of Chrome. Look for Grammarly in the dropdown list. To the right of its name, you will see a pin icon. Click the pin once — it will turn gray or hollow, showing that Grammarly is now unpinned. Close the menu. Grammarly will no longer check your writing or show suggestions.

To turn it back on later, open the extensions menu again, find Grammarly, and click the pin icon once more. It will fill in solid again, and Grammarly will resume working.

Remove Grammarly completely from Chrome

Removing deletes Grammarly entirely. You will lose any custom settings you saved in the extension, though your Grammarly account itself (if you have one) remains on Grammarly's servers. If you reinstall Grammarly later, you can log back in and recover most settings.

Click the puzzle-piece icon in the top right of Chrome. Find Grammarly in the list. To the right of its name, you will see a trash icon. Click it once. Chrome will ask you to confirm: "Remove Grammarly?" Click "Remove" again. The extension disappears from your browser when ready.

If you want to use Grammarly again in the future, you can reinstall it from the Chrome Web Store by searching for "Grammarly" and clicking "Add to Chrome".

What to do if the extensions menu is hidden

Some Chrome setups hide the puzzle-piece icon by default. If you do not see it in the top right corner of your window, look for three vertical dots (the menu button) to the right of the address bar. Click those dots.

A dropdown menu will appear. Look for "Extensions" in that menu and click it. Another submenu will open showing all your extensions. Find Grammarly and click either the pin icon (to unpin) or the trash icon (to remove). The process is identical to using the puzzle-piece menu.

Why you might want to remove Grammarly

Grammarly can slow down Chrome slightly, especially on older computers or when you have many other extensions running. Some people remove it because they do not use the suggestions, or because they prefer a different writing tool. Others turn it off in specific contexts — for example, unpinning it while coding so it does not interfere with your editor.

If you are only testing whether you want it, unpin it first. That way you can see how Chrome feels without it and decide whether to remove it permanently. If you decide you miss it, pinning it again takes one click.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will removing Grammarly delete my Grammarly account?

No. Your Grammarly account stays active on Grammarly's servers. If you reinstall the extension and log back in, you will see your saved settings and writing history. Removing the extension from Chrome only removes the tool from your browser.

Can I remove Grammarly from just one website?

Not through the extension menu. However, you can unpin Grammarly globally (turning it off everywhere) or manage it through Grammarly's own settings. Open Grammarly in Chrome, click your profile icon, and look for "Browser Extension Settings" — there you can disable it on specific sites without removing it entirely.

What if I cannot find Grammarly in the extensions list?

It may already be removed, or it may be hidden. In the extensions menu, look for a toggle or checkbox that says "Show extensions" or "Show details". Make sure it is turned on. If Grammarly still does not appear, it is no longer installed.

Will unpinning Grammarly speed up Chrome?

Slightly, though the difference is usually small unless you have many extensions running. Unpinning stops Grammarly from checking every word you type, which saves a small amount of processing power. If you want the biggest speed boost, remove it entirely rather than just unpinning it.