Accessibility Checker

The Accessibility Checker is a powerful tool designed to help developers, designers, and content creators build more inclusive and accessible websites. It evaluates web pages against the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to identify and help remediate barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing or interacting with web content.

How It Works

The tool uses a headless browser and the industry-standard Axe-core engine to analyze a given URL or HTML file. It inspects the Document Object Model (DOM) for compliance with a wide range of accessibility rules.

Key Features:

• URL & File Upload: Test live websites by entering a URL or check local development files by uploading them directly.
• Categorized Issues: Results are clearly categorized into Errors, Warnings, and Notices, allowing you to prioritize the most critical fixes.
• Detailed Reports: Each issue includes a description, a reference to the relevant WCAG success criterion, the specific HTML element causing the problem, and actionable suggestions for remediation.
• Customizable Audits: Tailor your audit by selecting the desired WCAG version (2.0, 2.1, 2.2) and compliance level (A, AA, AAA).

Why is Web Accessibility Important?

1. Inclusivity: An accessible web ensures that everyone, including people with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities, can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the digital world.
2. Legal Compliance: Many countries have laws and regulations requiring digital accessibility (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA).
3. Better SEO: Accessibility best practices often overlap with SEO best practices, such as using descriptive alt text for images and proper heading structures.
4. Improved User Experience: A site designed with accessibility in mind is typically easier for all users to navigate and understand, leading to better engagement and satisfaction.

Common Issues Checked

Our Accessibility Checker can identify a wide range of common problems, including:

• Missing alt text for images.
• Insufficient color contrast between text and its background.
• Missing form labels or incorrect form structure.
• Improper use of ARIA roles and attributes.
• Lack of keyboard accessibility for interactive elements.
• Incorrect heading hierarchy.
• Ambiguous link text (e.g., "click here").

By regularly using this tool, you can integrate accessibility into your development workflow, leading to more robust, user-friendly, and compliant websites.