How to Turn Off Grammarly (One Site, One App or Everywhere)

Grammarly is handy until it isn't: underlining your code, rewriting a client's name, slowing down a website or popping up in a password field. The good news is you can switch it off exactly where you want, for one field, one website, one app, or everywhere, without uninstalling it.

Ways to turn off Grammarly, at a glance

Where	Steps	For how long
One text field	Hover the Grammarly button in the field, click the power button	Until next visit, or forever
One website	Grammarly toolbar icon, switch off Allow extension to check text on	Until you switch it back
All websites	New tab, Grammarly icon, switch off Check text with browser extension	Until you switch it back
The whole extension	Manage your browser extensions and toggle Grammarly off	Until you turn it on again
The desktop app	Widget or menu bar icon, Turn off Grammarly	For an hour, or until you turn it back on

How to turn off Grammarly on one website

1. Go to the website where you don't want Grammarly.
2. Click the Grammarly icon in your browser's toolbar.
3. Switch off Allow extension to check text on that site.

This is the one I use most, for sites like content management systems and coding tools where Grammarly's suggestions get in the way.

How to turn off Grammarly on all websites

1. Open a new, empty browser tab.
2. Click the Grammarly icon in the toolbar.
3. Switch off Check text with browser extension.

How to turn off Grammarly in one text box

Hover over the Grammarly button in the bottom-right corner of the text field and click the power button. Grammarly then asks whether to turn off until your next visit or forever for that field.

How to switch off the extension completely

If you think you might use Grammarly again, Grammarly suggests turning the extension off rather than uninstalling it. It has the same effect, but you can switch it back on in seconds.

Browser	How to turn it off
Chrome	Right-click the Grammarly icon, choose Manage Extension, switch off the toggle
Firefox	Right-click the Grammarly icon, choose Manage Extension, switch off the toggle
Safari	Open the Safari menu, Preferences, Extensions, untick Enabled, then restart
Edge	Extensions panel, Grammarly for Microsoft Edge, toggle Off

How to turn off the Grammarly desktop app

Grammarly for Windows and Mac works across apps, not just the browser. To pause it:

1. Click into a text field in the app or site where you want it off.
2. On Windows, right-click the floating Grammarly widget (or the Grammarly tab if AI Chat is on). On a Mac, click the Grammarly icon in the menu bar.
3. Choose Turn off Grammarly or Turn off Grammarly for 1 hour.

To see or undo what you've blocked, go to Settings, then Block list.

The catch: you might have two Grammarlys running

A lot of people turn off the browser extension and Grammarly keeps appearing. That's usually because the desktop app for Windows or Mac is also installed, and it works in your browser too. Turn it off in both places, or block the site in the desktop app's Block list. There's one more twist: Grammarly is now part of Superhuman, so if you've activated Superhuman Go, you'll see a Superhuman logo or tab instead of the Grammarly one. It's the same tool, just with a different badge.

When to keep Grammarly off

• Password and payment fields, where you don't want any extension reading your typing.
• Code editors and technical tools, where suggestions break things.
• Writing in a second language or dialect Grammarly keeps 'correcting'.
• Brand copy with deliberate style choices, like lowercase names or playful spelling.

For writing that should sound like you rather than a style checker, my guide to keeping your brand voice in AI-assisted content is worth a read.

Turning it back on

Whatever you switched off, switching it back on is the same route in reverse. Click the Grammarly icon on a site you'd blocked and switch the option back on, flip the extension toggle in your browser's extension settings, or remove the app or site from the Block list in the desktop app. If you chose to turn Grammarly off forever in a particular text field and want it back, check the extension's settings for that site. It's worth reviewing your blocked list every few months, because it's easy to forget a site you blocked for a one-off job.

And if you're switching Grammarly off because it's annoying rather than unhelpful, try adjusting its suggestions first. Sometimes a few setting changes make it far less intrusive.

My verdict

Use the toolbar icon to turn Grammarly off on a single website, a new tab to turn it off everywhere, and the power button for one stubborn text box. If it keeps coming back, check whether the desktop app is also running, and look for a Superhuman badge if you've switched to Superhuman Go. Spelling still matters, and my guide to commonly confused words helps when you're writing without a checker.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stop Grammarly on one website?

Click the Grammarly icon in your browser toolbar on that site and switch off Allow extension to check text on.

How do I turn off Grammarly completely?

Turn off the browser extension in your browser's extension settings, and turn off or quit the Grammarly desktop app if you have it.

Why does Grammarly keep showing after I turned it off?

The Grammarly desktop app may also be running. Turn it off there or add the site to its Block list.

Can I turn off Grammarly for just an hour?

Yes, in the desktop app. Choose Turn off Grammarly for 1 hour.

Why do I see Superhuman instead of Grammarly?

Grammarly is now part of Superhuman. If you've activated Superhuman Go, you'll see its logo instead.

Does turning off Grammarly delete my account?

No. Turning off the extension or app only stops suggestions. Your account isn't affected.