• If you don’t see suggestions from Grammarly, double-click at the start or end of your text.
  • Do note that Grammarly will not work in incognito mode.
  • Try reloading the website or the Grammarly extension. If nothing works, re-installing the extension may help.

Basic Fixes

  • Check internet connection : Grammarly will only work with an internet connection. Ensure your device is connected to a stable network.
  • Don’t use incognito mode : Extensions will not work if you use incognito mode on Chrome.
  • Reload website : Try reloading the website to refresh the extension and erase the bug.
  • Clear Chrome cache : Clear Chrome cache and junk files to get rid of bugs causing the issue.

Fix 1: Double Click to Activate Extension

If you don’t see suggestions from Grammarly, double-click at the start or end of your text . This will prompt Grammarly to open and suggest corrections to the content. You can also click on the Grammarly correction count icon at the bottom right corner.

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Fix 2: Reload the Extension

Restarting the extension will reload it and may fix the issue with Grammarly.

Step 1: Click on the extensions icon on the Chrome toolbar. Click on the three-dot icon next to Grammarly and select Manage Extension .

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Step 2: Turn off the toggle for the Grammarly extension and turn it on again.

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Alternatively, you can also open the Grammarly extension , turn it off, and turn on the toggle for it.

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Fix 3: Re-Install Extension

Re-installing the extension will eliminate bugs and corrupted files, which may help fix the issue.

Click on the extensions icon on the toolbar > click on the three-dot icon for the Grammarly extension > select Remove from Chrome .

Once removed, install the extension from the Chrome Webstore .

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Fix 4: Check Your Grammarly Subscription

If your Grammarly extension is not fully broken and only a few features don’t seem to work, check if there’s an issue with your premium subscription.

Step 1: Click on the extensions icon on the Chrome toolbar. Open the Grammarly extension . Now, scroll down and select My Grammarly .

Step 2: Click on Account > Subscription . Check your current plan and see whether your premium subscription is still active.

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Fix 5: Sign Out and Sign In to Grammarly

If your Grammarly account is having trouble, signing out and signing in will help.

Step 1 : Open the Grammarly extension and click on My Grammarly .

Step 2 : Click on Sign Out in the sidebar and sign in with your credentials again.

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If nothing works, use the Grammarly extension on other web browsers. If not, visit Grammarly and paste your content for suggestions and corrections.

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