{"id":10076,"date":"2020-08-04T15:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=10076"},"modified":"2020-07-31T16:00:32","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T14:00:32","slug":"best-grammar-checker-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-grammar-checker-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Have Grammar Checker Tools for Your WordPress Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It can sometimes be easy to forget just how essential proper grammar is. If you\u2019re doing most of your writing online, on social networks and the likes, usually the biggest impact of a grammar or spelling blunder would be the one it makes on the grammar pedant reader. So that\u2019s one reason you might consider using grammar checker tools.  [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]But the truth is that in your day to day life, grammar matters an awful lot. You\u2019ll use it when turning in your college papers. One mistake too many and your job application will be in vain. And you can forget about writing for your <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-category\/personal-blog-wordpress-themes\/\">WordPress blog<\/a> without keeping a close eye on your spelling, grammar, and style.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s also the fact that, sadly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2014\/08\/wuwt-typos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your brain is working against you<\/a> when you\u2019re trying to check your own for things like typos and grammar mistakes. <strong>One of the strategies you can use to deal with it would be to introduce a grammar checker tool as one of your lines of protection against errors in your writing<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019ll show you some of the top grammar checker tools:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#grammarly\">Grammarly<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#virtual-writing-tutor\">Virtual Writing Tutor<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#ginger\">Ginger<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#whitesmoke\">Whitesmoke<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#prowritingaid\">ProWritingAid<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"grammarly\"><\/a>Grammarly<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grammarly.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Grammarly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grammarly.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grammarly-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Grammarly-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]One of the most popular grammar checker tools in the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.grammarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grammarly<\/a> is a staple on the lists of <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/tools-for-writing-blog-posts\/\">tools to improve your writing<\/a>. It\u2019s there for a good reason, too \u2014 <strong>as far as free writing assistants go, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find one that\u2019s better than Grammarly<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In its free version, you can use Grammarly to promptly check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. You can use Grammarly\u2019s web-based editor to write your content, or you can install Grammarly as an MS Office add-on or a desktop app for Microsoft OS. <strong>If you choose to use it as a Firefox extension, Grammarly will check the spelling of your social media posts, WordPress content, and almost anywhere else you can write on the web<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The paid version starts at around $30 per month, but it gets cheaper the longer you sign up for, and it\u2019s often on sale<\/strong>. With it, you get an even more comprehensive library of grammar checks, which now incorporate consistency and fluency checking, readability suggestions, and a host of delivery characteristics you can use to fine-tune the message of your writing. <strong>Oh, and it doubles as a plagiarism checker in the paid version<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"virtual-writing-tutor\"><\/a>Virtual Writing Tutor<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Virtual-Writing-Tutor.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Virtual Writing Tutor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Virtual-Writing-Tutor.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Virtual-Writing-Tutor-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Virtual-Writing-Tutor-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019re more than welcome to use your favorite grammar checker just to ensure that your website copy or articles are error-free. But if you do that, the grammar checkers\u2019 ability to teach you how to write better might be completely lost on you. And that\u2019s a shame because the <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualwritingtutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Writing Tutor<\/a> can <strong>analyze your word choice, assess your writing, and let you take practice tests for academic writing \u2014 without costing you a penny to use<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are no fancy apps or extensions with the Virtual Writing Tutor. You get a web-based writing tool that will check your punctuation, spelling, and grammar for mistakes. <strong>It will look over your vocabulary, the structure of your writing, and it will count your words for you<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>If you happen to be an English-as-a-second-language student, you\u2019ll find the website especially helpful for its paraphrase checker and essay outliner feature<\/strong>. For the rest, it\u2019s just a fairly decent checker you can easily use to check your writing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"ginger\"><\/a>Ginger<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ginger.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Ginger\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ginger.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ginger-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ginger-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Although it shares many of its strongest points with Grammarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gingersoftware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ginger<\/a> is a grammar checking tool that\u2019s nailed its own corner of the market where it can\u2019t be touched. <strong>If English is not your native language, Ginger can pique your interest because it comes equipped with a translation tool<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]At least the versions of Ginger you can install as an app on your computer can. <strong>The tool also comes in the shape of Chrome and Safari extension, and even as a keyboard for Android systems<\/strong>. That way, you can access at least parts of its long list of features on any device you can use.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you use the free version of Ginger, you can expect to see some limitations to the grammar checker tool. <strong>Premium Members also get access to the sentence rephraser tool, as well as text reader tool, which can be an interesting addition to your battery of proofreading tests<\/strong>. Premium membership starts at around $30 per month, but if you sign up for longer periods it goes down. It might also be a good idea to snipe it at a discount.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"whitesmoke\"><\/a>Whitesmoke<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Whitesmoke.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Whitesmoke\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Whitesmoke.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Whitesmoke-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Whitesmoke-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Don\u2019t let yourself be fooled by the many recommendations that peg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitesmoke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whitesmoke\u2019s tools<\/a> as perfect for the business setting and report writing \u2014 you can use them to check any kind of writing you want. <strong>And Whitesmoke made sure that you can use it on any operating system and any browser<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>So the app version works on Windows desktop systems and Macs alike<\/strong>. The web-based experience can be accessed equally well whether you\u2019re using Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, or Safari. <strong>Sure, you\u2019ll have a paywall to cross to be able to use it \u2014 Whitesmoke is paid-only<\/strong>. But with plans starting at around $60 per year for the online service, you should be happy with what you get for the cost.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a grammar-checking tool, Whitesmoke will help you find mistakes in your spelling, grammar, and style.<strong> It will do it consistently and accurately while giving you access to all the relevant grammar explanations. It comes with a dictionary, too<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"prowritingaid\"><\/a>ProWritingAid<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ProWritingAid.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"ProWritingAid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ProWritingAid.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ProWritingAid-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ProWritingAid-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Are you an aspiring author who likes to use WordPress as a way to build some attention to their body of work? If this is the case, you also might be using specialized writing tools such as Scrivener to create and format your manuscripts. <strong>And if you happen to be a fan of Scrivener who\u2019s looking for a great spell-checking tool<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/prowritingaid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProWritingAid<\/a> is the right tool for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Marketed as a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one neat package, ProWritingAid is most notable for its integrations<\/strong>. They include MS Outlook and Word, all the major browsers, Open Office, Scrivener, and Google Docs. <strong>A good tool should be available wherever you go, and ProWritingAid has done a great job with that<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As far as checking, proofreading, and editing go, ProWritingAid doesn\u2019t lag too far behind its competitors. <strong>You get what you invest with ProWritingAid \u2013 if you only have the time to look over a couple of mistakes, you\u2019ll get a decent spellcheck<\/strong>. If you want to put in the time to become a better writer, the plugin will be able to help with that, too. <strong>Pricing starts at $20 per month, and you can also buy lifetime access for $299<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Let\u2019s Wrap It Up!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You should never, ever trust yourself to write perfect, error-free copy with no need for editing on the first go. Proofreading and editing is where good copy comes into being, which is quite unfortunate because nature is against you on this one: you\u2019re never the best person to proofread and edit your own content. But that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t do it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Grammar checker tools can be very helpful when you have to check your own writing. Still, you shouldn\u2019t rely solely on them. The best way to ensure that your copy is error-free and spotless is to adopt a set of proofreading procedures. That way, you can ensure that you give every word, sentence, and paragraph the attention they deserve. It can get tedious, sure, but the peace of mind you get from knowing you published a flawless piece of text online is more than worth it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the market for a grammar checker tool for your WordPress website? 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