How to Delete Grammarly from Mac

Why you might want to uninstall Grammarly from Mac

There are several reasons to uninstall Grammarly on your Mac. You could be looking to free up space on your device, or you may no longer need the app. You might also want to consider removing it if you have concerns about privacy, compatibility, and performance issues, or if you’ve discovered an alternative that better meets your needs.

A note from our experts:

 

Did you know that the MacKeeper suite can do more than just detect and remove malware? One of its many useful features is Smart Uninstaller, which enables you to safely and completely uninstall programs you no longer need.

 

Follow our instructions to use MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller:

1. Launch the MacKeeper app on your Mac.
2. Under the Cleaning tab from the left sidebar, select Smart Uninstaller.
3. Click Start Scan.
4. Select one of the categories from the list.
5. Click Remove Selected, then choose Remove to confirm.

How to uninstall Grammarly from Mac

Removing Grammarly from your Mac can help clear space on your Mac if you no longer need the writing assistant tool. Here’s how:

1. Quit Grammarly.
2. Remove Grammarly app.
3. Delete remaining files.
4. Delete Grammarly extension from your browser.

1. Quit Grammarly

To uninstall any app from your Mac, we recommend starting by closing it. This can be done in several ways. Follow our tips below to quit Grammarly from your device:

1. First, find the Grammarly icon on your Mac’s Dock.
2. Right-click on it and select Quit.
3. If the app isn’t responding, press Option + Command + Escape.
4. Then, select the Grammarly app and click Force quit in the new window.
5. Alternatively, launch Activity Monitor.
6. Select Grammarly and click the X button.

What if you just want to get rid of an app from the Dock without deleting it from your Mac? You’ll find the answer in our step-by-step guide on how to remove apps from the Dock.

2. Remove Grammarly app

The next step to get rid of Grammarly on Mac is to simply uninstall the app. While this isn’t the final step in the process, we believe it’s the most crucial if your main goal is to stop using the service.

Here are the simple steps to remove the Grammarly app:

1. Open Finder and go to Applications.
2. Find the Grammarly icon.
3. Drag the icon to the Trash.
4. Alternatively, right-click and select Move to Trash from the dropdown menu.
5. Go to the Trash, hit the Empty button, then click Empty Trash to confirm.

For a more detailed guide on uninstalling programs from your Apple computer, read how to delete apps from Launchpad.

3. Delete remaining files

As we mentioned earlier, simply getting rid of the app isn’t enough. We believe it’s equally important to clear the application cache on macOS. We recommend deleting any associated files that are no longer necessary, as they can take up valuable space on your Mac.

Follow our steps to remove the remaining files manually:

1. Open Finder, then click Go from the menu bar.
2. Select Go to Folder from the dropdown menu.
3. Use the following command: ~/Library/Caches/, then press Enter.
4. Find any Grammarly files, and drag them to the Trash.
5. Repeat the process using the ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Saved Application State/ commands.
6. Go to the Trash, hit the Empty button, then click Empty Trash to confirm.

4. Delete Grammarly extension from your browser

Finally, we’d like to remind you to ensure that you remove all Grammarly extensions from your browsers. While we believe the process is quite intuitive, we’ll outline the steps for the four main browsers below.

4.1. Remove Grammarly from Safari

If you no longer plan to use Grammarly, here’s how to remove the extension from Safari:

1. Launch Safari on your Mac.
2. From the menu bar, select Safari, then choose Settings.
3. Go to Extensions.
4. Click the Uninstall button next to the Grammarly extension.

4.2. Uninstall extension on Chrome

If you primarily use Chrome on your Mac, follow our instructions to remove the Grammarly extension:

1. Launch the Chrome app on your Mac computer.
2. Click on the three vertical dots icon in the top right corner.
3. Choose Extensions, then select Manage Extensions.
4. Find the Grammarly extension.
5. Click Remove, then click Remove again to confirm.

4.3. Delete Grammarly on Firefox

For users with the Grammarly extension installed on Firefox, the process is equally straightforward. Here are the steps we recommend following:

1. Open Firefox on your Mac or MacBook.
2. Find the hamburger button in the top right corner and click on it.
3. Choose Add-ons and themes.
4. Go to the Extensions tab.
5. Click the three-dot icon next to the Grammarly extension, then select Remove.
6. Click Remove to confirm.

4.2. Get rid of Grammarly from Edge

Lastly, we’ll explain how to remove the Grammarly extension from Edge, the Microsoft browser that you may have installed on your Mac.

1. Launch the Edge app on your Apple device.
2. In the top right corner, click the three-dot icon.
3. Click Extensions, then click Manage Extensions.
4. Select Remove next to the Grammarly extension.
5. Hit Remove again in the confirmation dialog.

How to deactivate or delete your Grammarly account on Mac

If you want to remove Grammarly account from your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open a browser on your Mac and go to the Grammarly official website.
2. Go to Account from the left sidebar.
3. If you have a subscription, go to the Subscription tab.
4. Scroll down, then click Cancel Subscription.
5. Click Continue to cancel, then Cancel subscription.
6. Go back to Account, then click Profile.
7. Scroll down and click Delete Account.

The ultimate guide to remove Grammarly from Mac

Uninstalling Grammarly on a Mac is a straightforward process, but if you’re concerned about your data privacy, it’s important to deactivate your account, too. Additionally, it’s a good idea to remove any associated files that may be taking up unnecessary space.

To ensure that Grammarly and all of its files are completely removed from your Mac, you can use MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller for a safer uninstallation experience.