How to Cancel Grammarly
Grammarly walks you through a retention gauntlet of save offers. Expect under 5 minutes from start to confirmation.
Cancel is straightforward but plan downgrades to free tier with nagging retention prompts.
Time to cancel
5 min
Methods
Website
Phone call required
No
Retention offer
Yes
Why Grammarly scores 50/100
Retention wall
A sequence of save offers — discounts, pauses, downgrades — must be dismissed one by one before cancellation is permitted.
Multi-step
Multiple 'are you sure?' screens stack between clicking 'cancel' and the actual cancellation being processed.
Step-by-step: cancelling Grammarly
These steps reflect the current Grammarly flow. For the rich walkthrough with direct links, read our full Grammarly cancellation guide.
- 1
Gather your account info
Log in to Grammarly (or locate your account email and billing ID) before starting. Save a copy of the email confirming your current plan so you have evidence of the billing terms.
- 2
Open the cancel page
From your account settings, navigate to Subscription or Billing and look for "Cancel" or "Manage plan." On Grammarly this option is typically reached via Account → Subscription.
- 3
Click through the retention screens
Grammarly presents a sequence of save offers before confirming cancellation. Click the less-prominent "No thanks, cancel" link on each screen — the highlighted button keeps the subscription active.
- 4
Complete every confirmation step
Grammarly shows multiple "are you sure?" confirmations. Scroll to the final page and click the final cancel button — early closing the tab does not cancel.
- 5
Verify the cancellation
Check your account dashboard for a "subscription ends on [date]" message. Take a screenshot. If a final confirmation email does not arrive within 24 hours, follow up via the same channel.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I get a refund when I cancel Grammarly?
Grammarly does not guarantee a refund, but you keep access through the end of the current billing period. If you were charged after attempting to cancel, dispute the charge with your bank using the confirmation email as evidence.
Can I pause Grammarly instead of cancelling?
Grammarly offers a pause during the retention flow. This keeps your data but delays the re-charge by 1–3 months. If you are likely to return within 90 days, pausing is reasonable. If you are leaving for good, skip the pause offer and complete the cancel.
What happens to my Grammarly renewal?
After you cancel, Grammarly stops all future renewals. Your next credit card statement should show no charge from Grammarly. Verify the first statement after cancelling to confirm.