Cancel through your Grammarly account settings

Log into your Grammarly account on grammarly.com, then go to your account settings. Look for a "Subscription" or "Billing" section — the exact name varies depending on whether you use Grammarly on desktop, mobile, or web. Click the option to manage your subscription, then select "Cancel subscription" or "Downgrade to free." Grammarly will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay; you can decline and proceed with the cancellation.

Your subscription ends on the date shown in your account settings, not immediately. If you paid for a monthly plan, you keep access through the end of that month. If you paid for a year upfront, you keep access through the end of that year. You will not be charged again after the cancellation takes effect.

Cancel a subscription paid through your credit card or PayPal

If you signed up directly through Grammarly and paid with a credit card or PayPal, canceling through your account settings (above) stops the charges. Grammarly will not process a refund for time you have not yet used, even if you paid for a full year. Some credit card companies and PayPal offer purchase protection that may cover unused subscription time — contact your card issuer or PayPal directly to ask whether you can dispute the charge.

Keep your cancellation confirmation email from Grammarly as proof that you requested the cancellation. If you are charged again after you cancel, forward that email to Grammarly support at support@grammarly.com along with the unexpected charge.

Cancel a subscription paid through the Apple App Store or Google Play

If you subscribed to Grammarly through an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you must cancel through that device's app store, not through Grammarly's website. The subscription is tied to your Apple ID or Google account, not to your Grammarly login.

On iPhone or iPad: Open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Grammarly, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," find Grammarly, and tap "Cancel subscription." Your access ends on the renewal date shown in the app store, and you will not be charged again.

Cancel a subscription paid through Microsoft Office or other third-party services

If you subscribed to Grammarly through Microsoft 365, your Office account, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that service's settings, not through Grammarly. Log into the account where you made the purchase, find the subscriptions or billing section, locate Grammarly, and select the option to cancel or remove it.

Contact that service's support team if you cannot find the cancellation option. Grammarly support cannot cancel subscriptions that were purchased through another company's platform.

What happens after you cancel

After your subscription ends, your Grammarly account reverts to the free version. You keep your account and your writing history, but you lose access to premium features like advanced tone detection, plagiarism checking, and the ability to check documents longer than 500 words. You can resubscribe at any time by logging back into your account and selecting a plan.

If you want to delete your Grammarly account entirely rather than just cancel the subscription, go to your account settings, scroll to the bottom, and select "Delete account." This removes all your data and writing history from Grammarly's servers and cannot be undone.

If you are charged after canceling

Check your cancellation confirmation email to verify the date your subscription was supposed to end. If you were charged after that date, contact Grammarly support at support@grammarly.com with your confirmation email and the unexpected charge. Include the date you canceled and the date of the charge.

If Grammarly does not respond within five business days or denies your refund request, contact your credit card company or PayPal and report the charge as unauthorized. Provide them with your cancellation confirmation and the charge receipt. Your card issuer can dispute the charge on your behalf.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Grammarly account settings on grammarly.com by going to Subscription or Billing and selecting "Cancel subscription."
  • If you subscribed through an app store or third-party service, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through Grammarly's website.
  • Your access continues through the end of your current billing period; you will not be charged again after cancellation takes effect.
  • Grammarly does not refund unused subscription time, but your credit card company or PayPal may offer purchase protection if you dispute the charge.
  • Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof in case you are charged again after you cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month or mid-year?

No. Grammarly does not refund unused time on monthly or yearly subscriptions. If you paid for a full year and cancel after one month, you will not receive a refund for the remaining eleven months. Your credit card company or PayPal may offer purchase protection — contact them to ask whether you can dispute the charge as unauthorized.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling it?

Grammarly does not offer a pause option. You can cancel your subscription and resubscribe later without losing your account or writing history. If you want to keep your account but stop paying, downgrade to the free version instead of canceling entirely.

What if I cancel but Grammarly keeps charging me?

Contact Grammarly support at support@grammarly.com with your cancellation confirmation email and the unexpected charge. If they do not respond or refuse to refund you within five business days, contact your credit card company or PayPal and report the charge as unauthorized. Provide them with your cancellation proof and the charge receipt.

Do I lose my writing if I cancel my subscription?

No. Your account and all your writing history remain in Grammarly after you cancel. You can log back in anytime and see everything you wrote. You simply lose access to premium features until you resubscribe.

How do I cancel if I forgot my password?

Go to grammarly.com, click "Sign in," then click "Forgot password?" Enter your email address and follow the reset link Grammarly sends you. Once you reset your password and log in, you can cancel your subscription through your account settings.