I need to know if Grammarly can reliably detect AI-generated text. I’m writing papers and want to be sure my work passes AI detection checks. Can anyone share how accurate Grammarly’s AI detection is or suggest other tools to verify my writing?
Short answer: Nope, Grammarly does NOT have a true AI detector. They mainly focus on grammar, spelling, and style checks. Grammarly did roll out this “Generative AI” feature and has some AI writing help, but if you’re looking for something that reliably scans and flags AI-generated text, that’s not their main thing.
If you’re serious about bypassing AI detectors or just want to double-check your work, you might want to look at other tools. There are new AI detection tools popping up all the time—like GPTZero, Copyleaks, or Turnitin’s AI detector, though accuracy is all over the place. Seriously, sometimes these tools mark human writing as “AI” and vice versa. It’s not really foolproof yet.
Best workaround? If you’re worried about passing AI detectors, try humanizing your text more. There are specialized tools for that sort of thing, and I’ve seen solid feedback on the Clever AI Humanizer. It helps make your writing sound less “robotic” and more authentically human, improving your odds if a professor swings the AI detector hatchet your way. You can check it out at transforming text to sound more human.
Bottom line: Grammarly’s not your AI cop. Use dedicated detectors if you must, and if you wanna play it extra safe, humanizer tools exist for a reason.
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Yeah, quick reality check: Grammarly is not your AI-detective. Sure, it’s awesome for tightening up grammar, spelling, and making your essay sound less like it was written at 3 am during a caffeine crisis, but it can’t actually sniff out AI-written text. Like @viaggiatoresolare said, people mix that up all the time just because Grammarly has all those writing tools and some AI-powered suggestions. But no, it won’t flag your paper as bot-made.
Honestly, the whole field of AI detection is still a bit all over the place. Tools like GPTZero or Copyleaks make a lot of noise about catching AI content, but I’ve had stuff marked as AI even when I wrote it myself—it’s super inconsistent. Sometimes, I think those detectors just flip a coin.
One thing I’d add here: if you’re genuinely worried and want to make your AI-generated text more human (or less detectable), using something like Clever AI Humanizer is worth a shot. Sidestep the whole detection drama by making your writing less “AI-ish,” which can actually be more reliable than hoping a detector won’t trigger. Basically, these humanizer tools rephrase or tweak your drafts to sound more like you and less like a machine spitting out generic sentences.
Also, if you want some clever hacks, there’s a great list of user-shared tips in this thread I found: Reddit’s best tricks for making your AI text sound authentic. Super helpful if you want to dodge suspicion and sound more legit.
Bottom line: Grammarly won’t help with AI detection, and honestly, none of the detectors are totally reliable yet. Mix up your language, personalize your work, and consider a tool like the Clever AI Humanizer if you’re worried. And hey, at the end of the day, just write as much as you as possible. The more “you,” the less you’ll have to sweat some random detector!