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Make Your Website Accessible with Accessibility Checker

Equalize Digital’s Accessibility Checker provides accessibility error and warning notifications right on your post and/or page edit screen.

Accessibility Checker automatically scans your content each time you save a draft or hit publish, giving you real-time feedback on your post’s or page’s accessibility. Receive a visual overview of how your content stacks up against more than 40 different accessibility checks created to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 success criteria.

For each error or warning flagged, Accessibility Checker lists the code that triggered the error or warning. Each item is identified as an error or warning depending upon its severity, so that you can prioritize your fixes. Thorough documentation is available to guide you on how to fix accessibility problems on your website and personalized accessibility remediation assistance and accessibility consulting is available if desired.

Ensure Ongoing ADA, Section 508, AODA, & WCAG Compliance

For already accessible websites, Accessibility Checker is an excellent tool for ensuring ongoing compliance and accessibility.

The in-page tests help content managers and contributors confirm they have entered their content in an accessible manner. There’s no need to be an accessibility expert or memorize long lists of WCAG success criteria — Accessibility Checker provides an easy to understand accessibility checklist and reading level checks so that you can ensure you’re not adding accessibility problems as new content is added.

Content area scans are visible on each post’s or page’s edit screen as you type — no need to go elsewhere on your site to view results or visit a third-party website. These scans allow your team to create accessibile websites from the start, reducing the need for costly retroactive remediation.

A Vital Part of Your WordPress Accessibility Strategy

Accessibility Checker is the best automated tool to run along with your manual accessibility tests. It’s perfect for small business websites, large enterprise organizations, and everything in between. Whether you’re running a small brochure website, an eCommerce store with thousands of products, or a multi-site network for a university, Accessibility Checker is the right tool for your website.

No limits on pages scanned. Have hundreds of blog posts or pages on your website? No problem!
Coded and tested by accessibility experts. Equalize Digital is a corporate member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and experts at building accessible WordPress websites.
WCAG 2.1 A, AA, & AAA guidance. Flags errors and warnings for accessibility problems according to WCAG 2.1.
Readability analysis & auto insertion of simplified summary. Includes a Flesch Kincaid grade level analysis and place to enter a simplified summary to meet WCAG Success Criterion 3.1.5 Reading Level.
Ignore feature. Easily close errors or warnings that have been assessed manually and determined to be not relevant. Optionally, document a reason/notes with each ignore. Logs username and date/time when errors/warnings are ignored.
Accessibility statement. Draft accessibility statement that you can modify for your organization and publish on your website to share your accessibility efforts with the public.
Footer accessibility statement. One-click to insert an accessibility statement in your footer.
Detailed documentation. Thorough help articles and instructions for fixing problems — the perfect resource for learning more about accessibility.
[Pro] Bulk scanning. Scan all posts and pages in bulk rather than one-by-one for an overview of your entire site’s accessibility.
[Pro] Scan additional post types. Add the Accessibility Checker in-post accessibility audit to any post type present on your website.
[Pro] Admin columns. Quickly seeing the accessibility status of posts and pages at a glance by adding accessibility status columns.
[Pro] Centralized Open Issues list. See all existing issues in one place for fast-track accessibility remediation.
[Pro] Ignore Log. See all items that have been ignored on the website, by whom, and when, in one central place. Reopen errors or warnings that have been incorrectly ignored.
[Pro] User restrictions on Ignore. Limit which user roles can ignore errors and warnings — allows for greater admin control and management of accessibility review.
[Pro] Rename Simplified Summary. Rename the simplified summary heading to something that makes more sense for your audience and brand.

How It Works

To get started with Accessibility Checker Pro or learn more about how it works, plese reference our Getting Started Quick Guide or watch this video showing the settings page and how to test your posts and pages with Accessibility Checker.

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Our Support Team is Here to Help You

The Equalize Digital team aims to provide regular support for Accessibility Checker on the WordPress.org forums. If you have a question about the plugin or its use, please post in the support forum, and we will do our best to help you in a timely manner. Our support hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM U.S. central time. Please understand that we do prioritize support for purchasers of Accessibility Checker Pro or our Priority Support Packages.

If you need one-on-one email support, please consider purchasing Accessibility Checker Pro. Accessibility Checker Pro customers receive unlimited personal support on plugin usage and features.

Join our WordPress Accessibility Facebook group for community support and to connect with other developers, designers, and content creators who are working to make their websites more accessible. This is a great place to get free WP accessibility remediation assistance from others in the community.

For organizations needing more one-on-one assistance in resolving accessibility problems, we offer Priority Support Packages that include phone and Zoom video support, as well as assistance with accessibility/screen reader testing and custom coding. Priority Support Packages are perfect for agencies, freelancers, and website managers who want an accessibility expert on-call to provide consultation and assistance as they remediate their website’s accessibility. Learn More About Priority Support

Multi-platform Accessibility

Accessibility Checker supports a variety of WordPress editors and can scan and identify issues no matter how you’re building your site. Accessibility Checker has been tested and confirmed compatible with:

Gutenberg Block Editor
The Classic Editor
Advanced Custom Fields
Beaver Builder
Divi
Elementor
Oxygen
[Pro] WooCommerce

Learn Accessibility

Want to learn more about accessibility and stay on-top of accessibility best practices? Attend an official WordPress Accessibility Meetup!

These free virtual meetups are held twice per month via Zoom and are live captioned. Learn more about WP Accessibility Meetup

About Us

Equalize Digital is a Certified B Corporation, WordPress VIP Agency Partner, and corporate member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), striving to create a world where all people have equal access to products and tools on web, regardless of ability. Our team has been building custom WordPress websites, themes, and plugins since 2010 and working on government, higher ed, and enterprise websites since 2016. We created Accessibility Checker after hearing from our clients about the challenges that they face in maintating accessibility on their websites. We’re continually working to improve Accessibility Checker and are proud to give back to the WordPress community through education and support.

Скриншоты

Accessibility Checker Summary tab on a page with numerous errors and warnings.
Accessibility Checker Details tab showing errors, warnings, and passed checks.
Expanded error example 'Image Empty Alternative Text' showing the code for 7 items that caused the error to be flagged.
Ignore comment box and button to ignore the error.
Example of an ignored error, including the username and date/time the error was ignored. Ignored errors and warnings can be reopened if ignored incorrectly.
Accessibility Checker Readability Tab checks the grade level of the content and allows for the insertion of a simplified summary to meet WCAG AAA accessibility.
Accessibility Checker Summary tab on a page with no accessibility error or warnings and an included simplified summary.

Установка

Getting started with Accessibility Checker is as easy as installing and activating the plugin, then configuring a few basic settings.

Installing Accessibility Checker Within WordPress

Visit the plugins page within your dashboard and select ‘Add New’.
Search for ‘Accessibility Checker’;
On the Accessibility Checker plugin, click or activate the ‘Install’ button.
Activate Accessibility Checker from your Plugins page.
Follow the ‘after activation’ steps listed below.

Installing Accessibility Checker Manually

1.Upload the unzipped ‘accessibility-checker’ folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory on your website via FTP.
2. Activate Accessibility Checker from your Plugins page.
3. Follow the ‘after activation’ steps listed below.

After Activation

After activating the plugin, go to the Accessibility Checker settings page in your WordPress admin (found at ‘/wp-admin/admin.php?page=accessibility_checker_settings’) to configure the plugin settings.

Current settings in the free plugin include:
* Ability to control when the plugin prompts for a Simplified Summary.
* Ability to set the position of the Simplified Summary, if using, above or below content or manually with a function in a page template.
* Ability to turn off Accessibility Checker for posts or pages as desired.
* Set a username and password to allow scanning functionality on password-protected sites.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Does this plugin make my website accessible?

No. Despite what other plugins, integrations, or overlay products might tell you, there is NO way for any automated tool or plugin to ensure your website is fully accessible. True accessibility can only be achieved through a combination of automated scans and manual review, and if you read the ‘fine print’ for any of the accessibility overlays or plugins on the market, you’ll see that they do not guarantee your website will be accessible.

Accessibility Checker does not make your website accessible, but it is a valuable tool to help you make your website accessible, the right way.

Is this an accessibility overlay or tool bar like AccessiBe, Userway, AudioEye, etc.?

No. Accessibility Checker is a testing tool that scans for problems and presents reports in the admin dashboard. It does not «fix» problems or add any overlays, toolbars, or widgets to the front end of your website. It will not use JavaScript to modify how screen reader and other assistive technology users are able to engage with your website.

Accessibility Checker is the kind of accessibility tool that accessibility consultants and people with disability support — one that helps you identify issues so that you can make your website accessible the right way.

Does Accessibility Checker scan all of my content?

Accessibility Checker Free scans blog posts and pages, including the header, content area, sidebar, and footer on those pages. There is no limit to the number of pages or posts that you can scan with Accessibility Checker or the number of times any one page or post can be scanned. So, if your website only contains standard posts and pages, then YES, Accessibility Checker will scan all of your content. If you have custom post types (such as a portfolio, team member pages, or WooCommerce products), the free version of the plugin will not scan these posts.

For bulk full-site scanning or to check custom post types for accessibility, please upgrade to Accessibility Checker Pro.

How do I know how to fix accessibility problems on my website?

Every error and warning in Accessibility Checker has an ‘i’ icon to the right of the error or warning name on the details tab. If you click these ‘i’ icons, you’ll be directed to a help article that clearly explains what the error or warning is, what its impact on accessibility is, and how to fix or resolve it. Generally, these help articles will provide sufficient information to point you in the right direction, but if you still have questions, open a support ticket on WordPress.org and we’ll do our best to help you.

If you need detailed consultation or custom coding assistance, we offer Priority Support Packages. These packages include email, phone, and Zoom support and are ideal for individuals or teams who need more hands-on assistance in resolving accessibility problems on their website.

Can you help me fix accessibility problems on my website?

Yes! If you need detailed guidance in how to resolve the identified problems in your theme or plugins or need accessibility fixes custom coded for your site, we offer Priority Support packages that provide this assistance. Get Priority Support

What if there are accessibility errors in my theme or a plugin that I cannot fix?

If Accessibility Checker is identifying errors in your theme or a plugin and you’re not sure how to fix them, the best bet is to reach out to the theme or plugin developer for assistance. If that does not work, we may be able to help. There is more guidance about how to handle problems in your theme or plugins at:
* What to do if a Plugin You’re Using has Accessibility Errors
* What to do if There are Accessibility Errors in Your Theme

Will this slow down my website?

Accessibility Checker does not load anything on the front end of your website so it has zero speed impact for your website visitors.

Do I have to connect to any third-party APIs?

No, Accessibility Checker runs completely on your server and does not require you to connect to any external APIs or services for scans. This can save you thousands of dollars per year in accessibility scanning fees and is privacy-focused, ensuring that your website data stays completely under your control.

Отзывы

webarctech 16.05.2023 1 ответ

We came across the Accessibility Checker while at a WordPress conference. I delayed making a change from using an overlay but we just couldn't wait any longer. We are impressed by the details covered in the plugin and how much time it is saving us on remediation. The developer has a roadmap that clearly shows they are in this for the long haul. We are revamping our accessibility service and it's not only adding revenue, it's also the more socially responsible way to remediate sites. We feel we're truly taking care of our clients needs, no shortcuts.

Light blue guy 06.04.2023

Thank you so much and I really appreciate your team and your plugin.

Sara 07.03.2023

I found this plugin about eight months ago and now use it on all sites I'm involved with. Great tool to catch accessibility issues before a page/site goes live and really helps me learn more as I go. Also the perfect tool to audit an existing site. Kudos and much appreciation to Equalize Digital!

Terri Tutich 03.03.2023

I've tried several different accessibility checkers and plugins over the years, and this one is the best that I've found. The reports are easy to read, the developers provide actionable information to help the website owner resolve the issues. I do also have a license for the Pro version of the plugin, which is completely worth it because I can see all of the issues across the site in one place, which also makes it easier to identify site-wide issues such as those in a header or footer.

redkite 16.02.2023

My client came to me very concerned about improving their site's accessibility. I got a license for this plugin and when I first ran the scan, was very impressed with the thoroughness of the results (so was my client) and how they were presented in the site, making it as easy as possible to do the fixes. Great plugin.

Marlow 11.01.2023

The Accessibility Checker Plugin has been instrumental in helping me identify and resolve a11y issues for clients. Equalize Digital has also been very responsive to Plugin feature recommendations. I also appreciate the organization's community involvement. Whether legally or voluntarily complying with WCAG, any organization interested in diversity and inclusion should consider this Plugin. It is much more effective, and more measurable, than integrating preferred pronouns in communication channels.

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1.3.27

Fixed: uninstall delete data

1.3.26

Fixed: database creation bug
Fixed: simplified summary output

1.3.25

Fixed: video is present duplicating issues
Updated: Missing subheadings word count
Updated: prompt for simplified summary aded never option
Fixed: minor coding standards
Updated: Freemius SDK to version 2.5.8

1.3.24

Added: user_agent to file_get_html context
Added: follow_location to file_get_html context to prevent scanning of offsite links
Added: querystring check to file_get_html url to prevent malformed urls when the cache breaker string is appended
Updated: get CSS via wp_remote_get

1.3.23

Added: GAAD Admin Notice

1.3.22

Fixed: conflict with full site editor
Fixed: bug with the Image Empty Alternative Text check not detecting images
Fixed: bug with ignore button not working on the open issues and the ignore log

1.3.21

Fixed: issue of reading level & simplified summary mismatching
Updated: password protected admin notice to be dismissable
Updated: position of password protected notice on single post
Fixed: issue with summary panel not showing if password protected

1.3.20

Updated: freemius to the latest version

1.3.19

Updated: color contrast failure check

1.3.18

Updated: system info custom post type output

1.3.17

Fixed: license constant conflict

1.3.16

Fixed: issue with ignored issues being removed on post save
Fixed: issue with escaped html displaying on simplified summary
Fixed: Ignored items label

1.3.15

Remove: license tab
Updated: license checks

1.3.14

Added: security fixes

1.3.13

Fixed: nonce plugin update conflict

1.3.12

Added: added security check to system info download

1.3.11

Updated: quick edit save to check if _inline_edit array key is set

1.3.10

Added: image column to details panel to display issue image
Updated: details rule name to an H3 and added hidden h4 for each issue
Added: aria-label to details expand button
Added: space between number and error name in error details list
Added: aria-expanded and aria-controls to buttons on details panel

1.3.9

Added: filter edac_no_verify_ssl to bypass SSL validation. Use: add_filter( ‘edac_no_verify_ssl’, ‘__return_true’ );
Fixed: undefined variable error color contrast failure check

1.3.8

Updated: database index on postid for better performance

1.3.7

Fixed: issue when restricted websites fail to generate post meta

1.3.6

Fixed: password protection notice logic

1.3.5

Fixed: marketing notice logic

1.3.4

Updated: ARIA Hidden check to ignore for core spacer block
Updated: Ambiguous Anchor Text check to disregard spaces and punctuation
Updated: Footer statement link with ‘opens in new window’ aria-label
Updated: Link Opens New Window or Tab check to search for contained phrases rather than equal to phrases
Added: Support for role attribute to Missing Subheadings and Incorrect Heading Order checks
Added: Improper Use of Link check
Updated: Broken Skip or Anchor Link check to exclude error now flagged by the Improper Use of Link check
Added: Password protection notices

1.3.3

Fixed: force color contrast font size value

1.3.2

Fixed: minor bug in replace css variables function

1.3.1

Fixed: compiled JavaScript to latest version

1.3.0

Removed: Admin Notices from plugin settings pages
Updated: Location of ignore count and made less ambiguous on the details tab
Fixed: Code snippet wrapping
Updated: Database check to ensure tables exist
Added: Rule summary text to rules array

1.2.14

Show Open Issues and Ignore Log admin pages to users with ignore permissions bug fix

1.2.13

Show Open Issues and Ignore Log admin pages to users with ignore permissions
Fix bug when post types setting was blank

1.2.12

Updates to system info

1.2.11

Fix conflict with widgets block editor
Fix post types setting bug

1.2.10

Fix issue with unmatched reading levels

1.2.9

Add support for PHP 8
Make helper icons links less ambiguous

1.2.8

Freemius Update

1.2.7

Add accessibility statement page template

1.2.6

Minor accessibility updates

1.2.5

System info updates

1.2.4

Add Oxygen Builder shortcode content to readability scan

1.2.3

On save check post types to prevent menu save error

1.2.2

Add support for Accessibility New Window Warning Plugin
Delete issues and meta data when post is added to trash
Color Contrast and Possible Heading minor bug fixes
Fixed post type purge bug when saving settings
Review notification

1.2.1

Fixed database version that was preventing the database from being created on activation

1.2.0

Improved ambiguous text check to include aria-label and aria-labelledby
Color contrast adjust ratio based on font size
Ajax security improvements
Basic CSS veriable support
Fast Track
Added support for Oxygen Builder

1.1.3

Code object word break

1.1.2

Improve legacy PHP compatibility

1.1.1

Added filter for readability score content

1.1.0

System info output added to settings

1.0.13

Prevent page refresh when using classic editor

1.0.12

Improved accuracy of skipped heading level

1.0.11

Added informative error code to text justified and check within CSS
Update missing language attribute to only check the first html tag

1.0.10

Text underlined, text small improvements
Updated deprecated jQuery

1.0.9

Updates to missing title check

1.0.8

Added support for fullsite scan
Added actions for log

1.0.7

Ensure checks are not run if content not retrieved
Minor text fixes

1.0.6

Check full page for issues
Check draft posts
Remove color contrast from error count
Update missing heading and heading order checks

1.0.5

On post validate check that the post is published.

1.0.4

Update policy page sanitize logic to allow for undefined value

1.0.3

Minor bug fixes to activation redirect and quick edit post updating
Image map missing alternative text error if only a space is present

1.0.2

use uninstall.php instead of register_uninstall_hook
add option to delete all data on uninstall

1.0.1

update requires version
fix tooltip links
add filter to get_content function
update post empty logic

1.0.0

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