How to cancel Grammarly through your account settings
You can cancel your Grammarly subscription directly from your account dashboard on Grammarly's website. Log in to your account, go to your account settings, and look for a "Subscription" or "Billing" section. From there, you should see an option to manage or cancel your subscription. Click the cancel button and follow the prompts — Grammarly will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer a discount to keep you as a customer.
The cancellation takes effect when ready, though you will keep access to Grammarly Premium until the end of your current billing cycle. If you paid monthly, your next charge will not occur. If you paid annually, you may be offered a refund for unused months, depending on how long you have been subscribed and Grammarly's refund policy at the time of cancellation.
Cancelling through your payment method or app store
If you subscribed to Grammarly through an app store — Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Microsoft Store — you need to cancel through that platform, not through Grammarly's website. The subscription is tied to your account with that store, not directly to Grammarly.
On iPhone or iPad, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, select "Subscriptions," find Grammarly, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android, open Google Play, go to "Manage subscriptions," select Grammarly, and tap "Cancel subscription." On Windows, open the Microsoft Store, go to your account, select "Subscriptions," find Grammarly, and choose "Manage." Each platform will confirm your cancellation and tell you when your access ends.
If you subscribed through a credit card on Grammarly's website but want to cancel through your bank or card issuer instead, contact your bank's customer service and ask them to block future charges from Grammarly. This is a backup option if you cannot access your Grammarly account, but cancelling through Grammarly's website or your app store is the cleaner route.
Key Takeaways
- Log into your Grammarly account on the website, find the Subscription or Billing section, and click the cancel button to stop your subscription.
- If you subscribed through Apple App Store, Google Play, or Microsoft Store, you must cancel through that app store, not through Grammarly's website.
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, even though cancellation takes effect right away.
- Check Grammarly's refund policy if you paid annually — you may receive a refund for the unused portion of your subscription.
- If you cannot access your account, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to block future charges from Grammarly.
What happens after you cancel
Once you cancel, Grammarly will downgrade your account to the free version when your current billing period ends. The free version includes basic grammar and spelling checks, but you lose access to premium features like advanced writing suggestions, plagiarism detection, and tone adjustments. Your writing history and saved documents stay in your account, so you can still view them after downgrading.
If you change your mind, you can resubscribe to Grammarly at any time by going back to your account settings or opening the app. Grammarly sometimes offers discounts to returning customers, though this is not may provide. Your documents and account settings will be waiting for you if you decide to come back.
Cancelling a free trial
If you are still in a free trial period and want to cancel before it ends, the process is the same — go to your account settings and select the cancel option. Cancelling during a trial stops the trial when ready and prevents any charge from occurring. You will be downgraded to the free version right away rather than at the end of a billing cycle, since there is no paid period to complete.
Check your confirmation email from when you started the trial to see when the trial period ends. If you cancel before that date, no payment will be taken from your card or payment method.
Troubleshooting cancellation problems
If you cannot find the cancel button in your account settings, try logging out and logging back in, or try a different browser. Sometimes the subscription management page takes a moment to load. If the button still does not appear, your account may have a technical issue or you may be logged into a different account than the one with the active subscription.
If you subscribed through a third-party service or bundle — for example, through a Microsoft 365 subscription or a bundle with another product — you may need to cancel through that service instead of through Grammarly directly. Check the confirmation email from when you subscribed to see which platform charged you. If you have already been charged after cancelling, or if you believe you were charged in error, contact Grammarly's support team through the help section of your account or through their website. Have your order number or receipt ready when you reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?
If you paid monthly, you will not receive a refund for the current month — you keep access until the next billing date. If you paid annually, Grammarly may offer a refund for unused months, but this depends on their refund policy and how long you have been subscribed. Check your account settings or contact support to ask about a refund for your specific situation.
Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?
Grammarly does not offer a pause option. Your choices are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to come back later, you can cancel now and resubscribe whenever you are ready.
What if I subscribed through my employer or school?
If your Grammarly subscription came through your workplace or school account, you cannot cancel it yourself — the organization controls the subscription. Contact your IT department or the person who set up the account and ask them to remove your access.
Do I lose my documents if I cancel?
No. Your documents, writing history, and account data stay in your account after you cancel. You can still log in and view everything, but you will only have access to free-tier features.
How do I cancel if I forgot my password?
Go to Grammarly's login page and click "Forgot password?" to reset it. Once you have access to your account again, follow the normal cancellation steps. If you cannot access the email address linked to your account, contact Grammarly support and explain the situation — they can help you regain access.