{"id":11147,"date":"2026-02-13T15:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtogeek.blog\/nl\/?p=11147"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:25:10","slug":"how-to-resolve-grammarly-not-functioning-in-gmail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtogeek.blog\/nl\/how-to-resolve-grammarly-not-functioning-in-gmail\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Resolve Grammarly Not Functioning in Gmail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dealing with Grammarly not working in Gmail can be a real headache. Sometimes it\u2019s just a matter of the extension being turned off or a hiccup in the browser stuff, but then there are times when the extension gets all corrupted or conflicts with other settings. Fixes aren\u2019t always obvious, especially if the icon doesn\u2019t show up where it\u2019s supposed to or if Gmail\u2019s interface suddenly stops recognizing Grammarly. The good news is, most of these issues boil down to a few common culprits\u2014extensions, cache, browser settings, VPNs, or even Gmail language preferences. If you\u2019ve tried the usual logouts and reboots, these fixes probably will help you get Grammarly back up and running in Gmail \u2014 or at least point in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix Grammarly Not Working in Gmail<\/h2>\n<h3>Check if the Extension is Enabled and Visible<\/h3>\n<p>This is probably the quickest fix, but it\u2019s surprisingly overlooked. Sometimes, the extension gets turned off accidentally or the icon just disappears. It\u2019s weird, but on some setups, the Grammarly icon doesn\u2019t show up on your compose window unless everything\u2019s turned on properly in Chrome.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong> and go to <strong>Menu<\/strong> (the three dots in the top right).<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>More tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for the <strong>Grammarly extension<\/strong> and make sure the toggle switch is turned on.<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s off, flip it on and refresh Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This usually makes Grammarly icon pop up in Gmail, and it might just start working. Sometimes, on certain setups, it takes a while or needs a browser restart, but if it doesn\u2019t show up, move to the next fix.<\/p>\n<h3>Remove and Reinstall Grammarly Extension<\/h3>\n<p>If enabling didn\u2019t fix it, maybe the extension is a bit corrupted\u2014kind of weird, but not impossible. Removing and installing it again refreshes everything, and sometimes that\u2019s enough to get it working\u2014especially after a browser update or system change.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Chrome&#8217;s <strong>Extensions<\/strong> menu again (<strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> &gt; <strong>More Tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Extensions<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Find Grammarly, then click <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm by clicking <strong>Remove<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<li>Head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/grammarly-grammar-checker\/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen?hl=en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome Web Store \u2014 Grammarly Extension<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> and then <strong>Click Add extension<\/strong> in the prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On some setups, it might take a browser restart or a little fiddling, but reinstalling often fixes issues caused by updates or file corruption.<\/p>\n<h3>Clear Cookies and Cache Files<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes Chrome\u2019s stored cache or cookies get bloated or corrupted, which can interfere with extension behavior. Clearing them is simple and sometimes the magic fix.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> in Chrome, then go to <strong>More Tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Clear Browsing Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a time range\u2014preferably <strong>All Time<\/strong>\u2014to make sure you wipe everything.<\/li>\n<li>Check the boxes for <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong> and <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Hit <strong>Clear data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, this resets the extension\u2019s access to Gmail and makes it sync properly again. Keep in mind, it\u2019ll log you out of some sites, so be prepared to sign back in.<\/p>\n<h3>Reset Chrome Settings<\/h3>\n<p>If the above doesn\u2019t help, maybe Chrome\u2019s settings are tangled up or conflicting. Resetting to defaults can fix that, but it\u2019s a little extreme since it disables all extensions and resets your preferences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Chrome <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down and click <strong>Advanced<\/strong> (or just type <code>chrome:\/\/settings\/reset<\/code> in the address bar).<\/li>\n<li>Find <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Reset settings<\/strong> in the dialog box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This step often clears out conflicts caused by legacy settings or other extensions that interfere with Grammarly.<\/p>\n<h3>Disable or Remove Conflicting Extensions<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a bunch of other extensions running, some might be conflicting or causing conflicts \u2014 security stuff, adblockers, or other writing tools. Disable or remove them temporarily to test whether Grammarly works better.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go back to <strong>Extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off extensions you don\u2019t use often or suspect might be interfering. Use the toggle switch.<\/li>\n<li>For extensions you\u2019re not sure about, try removing them permanently \u2014 just click <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to refresh Gmail after changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Remove VPNs or Proxy Services<\/h3>\n<p>VPNs can throw a wrench in the works because they alter your network routing, which sometimes messes with extension connections. If Grammarly suddenly stops working only when VPN is active, disable it temporarily to test.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Puzzle icon<\/strong> in Chrome (extensions menu).<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Manage extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle off the VPN extension or click <strong>Remove<\/strong> if you\u2019re done testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Reset Chrome&#8217;s Experimental Features<\/h3>\n<p>Chrome flags can sometimes break things, especially if you toggled any experimental features. Resetting them to default is a good, if slightly technical, move.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type <code>chrome:\/\/flags<\/code> into the address bar.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Reset all to default<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Relaunch Chrome and try Grammarly again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Adjust Gmail Language Settings<\/h3>\n<p>If your Gmail is set to a language that uses right-to-left text (like Arabic or Hebrew), Grammarly might not check properly. Make sure Gmail\u2019s language is set to English (US or UK).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Gmail, click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon, then <strong>See all settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Language<\/strong> dropdown, pick English (US or UK).<\/li>\n<li>Save changes and refresh Gmail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Try a Different Browser or Update Chrome<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, Chrome just isn\u2019t cooperating, and moving to another browser can get you around the issue. Firefox or Edge tend to handle Grammarly pretty well, especially if Chrome keeps acting up after updates.<\/p>\n<p>Also, check if Chrome needs an update:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots<\/strong> menu, then <strong>Help<\/strong> &gt; <strong>About Google Chrome<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If an update is available, Chrome will automatically download it. Afterward, click <strong>Relaunch<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, a quick browser update or switching to a different one makes all the difference. If none of this works, there might be a deeper issue with your system or network, but these fixes cover most common ground.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dealing with Grammarly not working in Gmail can be a real headache. Sometimes it\u2019s just a matter of the extension being turned off or a hiccup in the browser stuff, but then there are times when the extension gets all corrupted or conflicts with other settings. 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