Grammarly Launches Major Design Overhaul and Introduces Advanced AI Features

Grammarly has unveiled a redesigned document-centric interface built upon the technology foundation of Coda, the productivity startup acquired in 2023. This new platform integrates an AI assistant along with specialized tools for students and professionals including an AI scoring system, proofreading utility, and citation finder.

The interface adopts a block-first architecture that allows users to insert tables, columns, dividers, lists, and headings. Users can also apply rich text blocks to emphasize information or add alerts.

The AI assistant is integrated into the sidebar to provide text summarization, answer queries, and deliver writing suggestions.

Additional AI-powered features include "Reader Reaction" for selecting target audiences with tailored feedback; "Scoring System" that provides evaluations based on instructor guidelines and public curricula; "Citation Finder" for generating references from public sources; and "Rewriter" that adjusts tone according to user preferences.

Grammarly has also introduced tools capable of detecting plagiarism or AI-generated content.

Greg Behnke, Vice President of Enterprise Products at Grammarly, acknowledged potential inaccuracies in AI content detection to TechCrunch but asserted the tool's market-leading precision after optimization. "Our purpose isn't to enforce policies," he explained. "If enforcement is required, educators should use our authorship tools. This [AI detector] simply helps students identify potential AI-generated segments before submission."

By simultaneously providing AI-enhanced writing assistance and detection capabilities, Grammarly faces the challenge of balancing these seemingly contradictory priorities. The company maintains it has an "ethical obligation" to educate students in responsible AI usage and prepare them for professional environments.

Following the pattern of industry peers, Grammarly continues expanding its AI integration roadmap. In May 2025, the company secured $1 billion in funding from General Catalyst to accelerate acquisitions and strengthen sales/marketing operations.