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How to Delete Your Grammarly Account

Grammarly is an easy-to-use writing assistant that helps you improve your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Contact Grammarly support

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Step 2

Request account deletion

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Step 3

Confirm deletion

📋 Required for Deletion

  • email address
  • password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all data
  • Account cannot be recovered

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: Indefinite
  • Founded: 2009
  • Monthly users: 30 million
  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Deleting your Grammarly account requires contacting Grammarly support directly — there is no self-service delete button. After deletion: loss of all data; account cannot be recovered.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grammarly cost?

Grammarly offers both free and premium plans. The premium plan starts at $30 per month.

How long does Grammarly keep my data after I delete my account?

Grammarly states a data retention period of Indefinite after account deletion. Back-ups and statutory records can fall outside that figure, so request written confirmation from support if you need certainty.

Can I recover my Grammarly account after deleting it?

The stated recovery window is 30 days. Once that passes the deletion is permanent and the account cannot be restored.

What will I lose if I delete my Grammarly account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all data; Account cannot be recovered. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Grammarly account?

Have the following ready: email address; password. Having it to hand avoids getting part-way through the flow and having to start again.

Is Grammarly GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Grammarly is recorded as GDPR compliant and recorded as CCPA compliant. If you are in the EU or California you can also file a formal erasure request under GDPR Article 17 or the CCPA — that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.

What are the alternatives to Grammarly?

Common alternatives include ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, AutoCrit. If you are switching because of how Grammarly handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Grammarly based?

Grammarly is headquartered in San Francisco, California, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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