How to cancel Grammarly through your account settings
You can cancel your Grammarly subscription by logging into your account on Grammarly's website, going to your account settings, and selecting the option to manage or cancel your subscription. The exact steps depend on whether you pay Grammarly directly or through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon.
If you pay Grammarly directly, sign in at grammarly.com, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Plans & Billing" or "Subscription," and look for a "Cancel subscription" or "Manage subscription" button. Grammarly typically shows your current plan, renewal date, and billing history on this page before you reach the cancellation option.
The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access to premium features until your next renewal date would have occurred. Grammarly does not issue refunds for the portion of the month you do not use after cancellation.
Cancelling a subscription purchased through Apple, Google, or Amazon
If you subscribed to Grammarly through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon Appstore, you must cancel through that platform, not through Grammarly's website. Cancelling on Grammarly's site will not stop charges from these services.
For Apple: Open Settings, tap your name, select "Subscriptions," find Grammarly, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Google Play: Open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to "Manage subscriptions," select Grammarly, and tap "Cancel subscription." For Amazon: Go to Your Account, select "Login & security," scroll to "Amazon Appstore subscriptions," find Grammarly, and select "Cancel subscription."
These cancellations also take effect at the end of your current billing period. Check the confirmation email from the platform to confirm the cancellation date.
What happens to your account after cancellation
After your subscription ends, your Grammarly account remains active, but you lose access to premium writing features. You can still use Grammarly's free version, which includes basic grammar and spelling checks.
Your writing history, saved documents, and account settings stay in place. If you decide to resubscribe later, you can do so through the same account without losing any of this information. Grammarly does not delete free accounts for inactivity.
Cancelling before your first billing cycle completes
If you subscribed to a free trial and want to cancel before the trial ends, you must cancel before the trial period expires. Once the trial converts to a paid subscription, Grammarly does not refund the charge, even if you cancel when ready after.
Check your confirmation email or account settings to see your trial end date. Set a reminder a few days before that date if you know you do not want to continue. Some users find it easier to cancel right after signing up rather than waiting until the last day.
Contacting Grammarly support if cancellation does not work
If you cannot find the cancellation option in your account settings or the button does not work, you can contact Grammarly's support team through their website. Go to grammarly.com/support, select "Contact us," and choose the option for billing or subscription issues.
Grammarly support can cancel your subscription manually if there is a technical problem preventing you from doing it yourself. They can also answer questions about refunds or billing disputes, though standard policy does not include refunds after the trial period ends.
Stopping charges if you forgot to cancel before renewal
If your subscription renewed and you were charged after you intended to cancel, contact Grammarly support with your receipt or billing statement. While Grammarly's standard refund policy does not cover charges after the trial period, support may issue a one-time refund if the cancellation failed due to a technical error on their end.
Keep records of any cancellation attempts, confirmation emails, or screenshots showing you tried to cancel. These help support investigate whether a refund is warranted. Response times vary, but Grammarly typically replies to billing inquiries within a few business days.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel a Grammarly subscription paid directly to Grammarly by logging in, going to Plans & Billing, and selecting the cancellation option.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform's app or website, not through Grammarly.
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and Grammarly does not refund unused portions of your subscription.
- Your free Grammarly account remains active after cancellation, and you can resubscribe later without losing your account history.
- If you were charged after intending to cancel, contact Grammarly support with your billing records to request a refund review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I cancel my Grammarly subscription?
Grammarly does not refund subscription charges once your free trial ends and you are charged for the first time. If you cancel during the free trial before it converts to a paid subscription, you will not be charged. If you were charged due to a technical error on Grammarly's end, contact support with your receipt to request a review.
Will I lose my documents and writing history if I cancel?
No. Your account, saved documents, and writing history remain in your account after cancellation. You can still log in and view everything you saved while subscribed. If you resubscribe later, all your information is there.
How long does it take for my subscription to actually cancel?
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. You keep premium access until that date. For example, if you cancel on the 15th of the month and your renewal date is the 30th, you have premium features until the 30th.
What if I subscribed through my work or school account?
If your employer or school provided Grammarly, you cannot cancel it yourself. Contact your IT department or the person who manages your organization's Grammarly licenses. They control when your access ends.
Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling it?
Grammarly does not offer a pause feature. Your options are to keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you want to use Grammarly again later, you can resubscribe at any time.