Is Grammarly Down? How to Check Grammarly Status

Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant used by over 30 million people for grammar checking, spell checking, and writing improvement. When Grammarly goes down, writers, students, and professionals lose access to critical writing tools.

Here's how to check if Grammarly is down and what to do about it.

Common Grammarly Issues

1. Browser Extension Not Working

Symptoms:

• Extension icon grayed out or showing an error
• No suggestions appearing while typing
• "Grammarly can't access this site" message
• Extension missing from toolbar

Troubleshooting:

1. Refresh the page and check if the green Grammarly icon appears
2. Disable and re-enable the extension
3. Check if you're signed in (click the extension icon)
4. Try in an incognito window to test for conflicts with other extensions
5. Reinstall the Grammarly extension

2. Desktop App Issues

Symptoms:

• App won't open or crashes on launch
• "Connection error" messages
• Suggestions not loading
• High CPU usage

Quick fixes:

• Restart the Grammarly app
• Check your internet connection
• Clear the app cache: Settings → Advanced → Clear Cache
• Reinstall the desktop app
• Check status.grammarly.com for service issues

3. Microsoft Office Add-in Problems

Symptoms:

• Grammarly tab not appearing in Word/Outlook
• "Grammarly is not responding" errors
• Add-in greyed out or disabled

Quick fixes:

• Restart Microsoft Office
• Re-enable the add-in: File → Options → Add-ins → Manage COM Add-ins
• Check if your Office version is supported (Grammarly requires Office 2016 or newer)
• Run Office in Safe Mode to test for conflicts

4. Google Docs Integration Issues

Symptoms:

• "Enable Grammarly" button not working
• No suggestions in Google Docs
• "Grammarly encountered an error" message

Quick fixes:

• Refresh the Google Doc
• Disable and re-enable Grammarly for this document
• Try in a different browser
• Check if you've reached the document size limit (Grammarly may not work on very large docs)

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What to Do When Grammarly Is Down

Immediate Alternatives

Need	Alternative	Notes
Grammar checking	LanguageTool	Free open-source alternative with browser extension
Spell checking	Browser built-in	Basic but works offline
AI writing help	ChatGPT / Claude	Copy text for grammar and style suggestions
Professional writing	ProWritingAid	Similar features to Grammarly Premium
Simple edits	Hemingway Editor	Focuses on clarity and readability

For Teams

If your organization relies on Grammarly Business:

1. Have a backup plan — Document which alternative tools team members can use
2. Set up monitoring via API Status Check for instant alerts
3. Keep offline tools — Install desktop alternatives that don't require internet
4. Communication — Create a Slack/Teams channel for outage notifications

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Grammarly Outage History

Grammarly experiences various types of incidents:

• Browser extension issues — Most common, often affecting specific browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
• Authentication problems — Login failures preventing access
• AI suggestions delayed — Slow response times for grammar suggestions
• Platform-specific issues — Problems isolated to desktop app, Google Docs, or MS Office add-in
• API degradation — Elevated error rates for enterprise customers using Grammarly's API

Most incidents are resolved within 30-60 minutes. Major outages affecting all platforms are rare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grammarly down right now?

Check API Status Check for real-time Grammarly status, or visit status.grammarly.com for official updates.

Why is Grammarly not working in my browser?

First, check if Grammarly's servers are up. If they are, try refreshing the page, disabling/re-enabling the extension, or reinstalling it. Some websites block third-party extensions for security reasons — Grammarly won't work on those sites.

Can Grammarly work offline?

The Grammarly desktop app has limited offline functionality for basic spell checking, but AI-powered grammar and style suggestions require an internet connection. The browser extension and integrations are fully online-only.

Is Grammarly Premium affected differently than Free?

Both Free and Premium users rely on the same backend infrastructure. During outages, both tiers are equally affected. Premium features (plagiarism detection, tone analysis) may have separate availability from core grammar checking.

How long do Grammarly outages usually last?

Most Grammarly incidents are resolved within 1-2 hours. Issues affecting specific platforms (like just Google Docs) may be resolved faster (30-45 minutes). Major infrastructure outages affecting all platforms typically take 2-4 hours to fully resolve.

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