How to cancel Grammarly

To cancel your Grammarly subscription, log into your account on Grammarly.com, go to your account settings, find the subscription or billing section, and select the option to cancel. Grammarly will usually ask why you're leaving and may offer a discount to keep you, but you can proceed without accepting. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you won't lose service mid-month if you cancel before that date arrives.

The exact steps depend on whether you subscribed through Grammarly's website, the browser extension, or a third-party app store. If you bought through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through that platform instead of through Grammarly directly. The process is similar but happens in a different place.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through Grammarly.com happens in account settings under billing or subscription, and takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that app store, not through Grammarly itself.
  • Grammarly may offer a discount code or lower price before you complete the cancellation, but you can decline and proceed.
  • After cancellation, you keep access until your paid period ends; you won't be cut off immediately.
  • Downgrading to the free version is an alternative to full cancellation if you want to keep basic features.

Canceling through Grammarly's website

Log into your Grammarly account at Grammarly.com using your email and password. Click on your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner and select "Account" or "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Look for a section labeled "Subscription," "Billing," "Plans," or "Premium." Click into it and find the button or link that says "Cancel subscription" or "Manage subscription." Grammarly will show you your current plan, the next billing date, and the cancellation option. Click to proceed with cancellation.

Grammarly typically shows a confirmation screen asking why you're canceling and may offer you a reduced price to stay. You can select a reason or skip it, then confirm the cancellation. Your subscription ends on the date shown — usually the last day of your current billing cycle.

Canceling an app store subscription

If you subscribed through Apple App Store, open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your profile icon at the top right, select "Subscriptions," find Grammarly in the list, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.

If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android device, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," choose "Subscriptions," find Grammarly, and tap "Cancel subscription." Follow the prompts to confirm. Again, your service continues through the end of the current cycle.

If you're unsure which platform you used, check your email for a receipt. Apple receipts say "Apple" and come from Apple Media Services; Google Play receipts mention Google Play. Canceling in the wrong place won't work, so matching the receipt to the platform matters.

What happens after you cancel

Your Grammarly account doesn't disappear when you cancel. You keep your account and can log in anytime, but your premium features stop working after your paid period ends. You'll see a message in the editor letting you know your subscription has ended.

If you want to keep using Grammarly, you can downgrade to the free version instead of canceling entirely. The free version includes basic grammar and spelling checks but not advanced features like tone detection or plagiarism checking. You can make this change in the same subscription settings where you'd cancel.

Refunds and billing questions

Grammarly does not refund unused portions of a subscription if you cancel mid-cycle. Your payment covers the full billing period, and canceling only stops the next charge from going through. If you were charged twice by mistake or believe there's a billing error, contact Grammarly's support team through your account or at their help center.

If you cancel and then want to resubscribe later, you can do so anytime by going back to your subscription settings and choosing a plan. Grammarly may offer a discount for returning customers, but this is not may provide.

Troubleshooting if cancellation doesn't work

If you don't see a cancellation option in your account settings, you may be logged into the wrong account or using a browser with cached login information. Try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. Then navigate to settings again.

If you subscribed through an app store and the cancellation button doesn't appear, make sure you're in the right app store account. Some people have multiple Apple IDs or Google accounts. Check which email address is linked to your Grammarly account, then make sure you're signed into that same email in the app store.

If you've tried these steps and still can't cancel, contact Grammarly support directly through your account dashboard or their help center. Provide your email address and subscription details, and they can cancel on your behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my writing history if I cancel?

No. Your documents, writing history, and account information stay in your Grammarly account even after cancellation. You can log back in anytime and see everything you wrote before. You just won't have access to premium features once your subscription ends.

Can I get a refund if I cancel within a few days of subscribing?

Grammarly's refund policy varies. Some subscriptions purchased directly through Grammarly.com may be refundable within a short window, usually 30 days. Subscriptions bought through app stores follow that store's refund rules, not Grammarly's. Check your receipt or contact support to ask about your specific purchase.

What if I cancel but get charged again next month?

Contact Grammarly support immediately with your receipt and cancellation confirmation. Provide them the date you canceled and the date of the unexpected charge. They can investigate and refund the charge if it was an error. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof.

Is there a way to pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Grammarly does not offer a pause feature. Your options are to cancel (which stops charges and ends premium access at the end of the cycle) or downgrade to the free version (which keeps your account active with limited features). You can resubscribe anytime if you want premium features back.