Why is Grammarly not working in Gmail? (Easy Fix)🛠️

I always rely on Grammarly to enhance my writing, and it’s been an amazing FREE tool for improving the quality of my content.

Whether I am fixing spelling mistakes or improving grammar, Grammarly is my go-to.

The best thing about Grammarly is that it works with most platforms like MS Word, MS Outlook, Chrome, PC, Phones, and more.

Recently, I faced an issue when Grammarly wasn’t working in Gmail. It made me wonder about the possible reasons behind this glitch.

I know that Grammarly significantly improves the readability of my emails, and this Grammarly not working was inconvenient for someone like me who values flawless punctuation and grammar in professional communication.

In this guide, I will tell you how to fix when Grammarly is not working in Gmail. Read along to learn the troubleshooting of Grammarly in the Gmail process!

1. Enable Grammarly Extension

I found out that one common reason is that the Grammarly extension might be turned off.

So, here’s how I enable the Grammarly extension:

• Firstly, open Google Chrome.
• Click on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the More menu.
• Select “More tools” and click on “Extensions.”
• Look for Grammarly and make sure the toggle button next to it is turned on.
• Go back to Gmail and check if the Grammarly icon appeared at the bottom of the email.

It turned out that enabling the Grammarly extension was the key, and now it’s back to helping me improve my writing in Gmail. Follow this guide to add Grammarly to Gmail.

2. Remove and Reinstall the Grammarly Extension

The best solution to Gmail integration issues with Grammarly is to remove and reinstall the Grammarly extension.

I am mentioning the steps below to do the same:

1. Open your browser, Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three vertical dots on the right side of the Chrome window to access the settings menu.
3. Select “More Tools” from the menu and click “Extensions.”
4. In the Extensions menu, you will find Grammarly among the listed extensions.
5. Select the “Remove” icon next to Grammarly to remove it from my browser.
6. After removing Grammarly, visit the Google Chrome Web Store and search for Grammarly.
7. Click on Grammarly to open the extension page for Chrome. 
8. Select “Add to Chrome.”

I added the Grammarly extension back to my browser, which only took a few moments.

Once the reinstallation was complete, I turned on the Grammarly extension on Chrome. I have mentioned the steps to enable the Grammarly extension above.

Go to Gmail, and you will see Grammarly is working in Gmail.

3. Clear Cookies and Cache Files

What else is there to help me when Grammarly is not working in Gmail? I found that clearing cookies and cache files could be a quick fix. Here’s how you can do the same:

1. Go to the three-dot menu at the top-right corner of Google Chrome browser.
2. Select the “More Tools” option.
3. Click on “Clear Browsing Data.”
4. A window will appear, and I chose the time range for which you want to clear data.
5. Check the boxes next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files.”
6. Finally, click on “Clear data.”

By following these simple steps, you can easily clear the accumulated cookies and cache files related to Grammarly.

This process often resolves issues and allows Grammarly to work smoothly in Gmail again.

4. Disable or Update Other Extensions

Another way to troubleshoot Grammarly in Gmail is to check for updates. Or there might be too many extensions running in the background, blocking Grammarly from working.

Below are the simple steps to update other extensions on Google Chrome:

1. Open the Chrome menu in the top-right corner of my browser.
2. Click on “More Tools.”
3. Select “Extensions.”
4. Slide the Developer mode toggle button to the right.
5. Tap on “Update” to make sure all my extensions are up to date.

If you think that there is a specific extension causing problems, you can follow the below simple steps to disable the extension:

1. Simply turn off the toggle switch.
2. To remove it permanently, tap on “Remove.”

I could disable or update extensions, ensuring a smoother experience with Grammarly in Gmail.

This process helped me eliminate potential conflicts between extensions and allowed Grammarly to function smoothly.

5. Update Your Google Chrome Browser

Follow the steps below to update your Google Chrome browser:

1. Open Google Chrome. 
2. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Select “Help.” 
5. Next, go to “About Google Chrome.”
6. If it shows that Chrome is already up to date, you do not need to do anything. 
7. But tap on the “Update” option if it needs an update.
8. After the update is complete, click on “Relaunch.”

This process ensures that my Chrome browser is running the latest version, eliminating any potential issues that might have been hindering Grammarly in Gmail.

Keeping the browser updated is important for smooth functioning.

6. Reset Chrome Settings

If nothing works out for you, then you can reset Chrome settings. Follow the given steps to do the same below:

1. Open Chrome’s menu by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner.
2. Select “Settings.“
3. On the settings page, click on the Hamburger menu (three lines) to open additional options.
4. Click on “Reset settings.”
5. It will lead you to the “Restore settings to their original defaults” section.
6. Click “Reset settings” on the dialog box that appears.

Now, you have reset Chrome to its default settings, potentially resolving any conflicts with extensions or configurations that might have been causing Grammarly not to work as expected in Gmail.

7. Use a Different Browser

If the issue with Grammarly not working persists, you might need to switch to the alternatives to Grammarly for Gmail.

You can easily download and integrate Grammarly on Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, and other browsers.

Open your browser and visit the add-ons page. Look for Grammarly in that list available, and then add this software to your browser. You can easily install the Grammarly extension and then use Grammarly in Gmail. 

This approach allowed me to continue my work without interruptions, demonstrating that sometimes, trying a different browser can be an easy fix when Grammarly encounters issues in a specific browser.

Read our full, in-depth guide on how to remove Grammarly from Safari easily.

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