# Accessibility Scanner

> Scan accessibility quickly

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.accessibility.auditor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.accessibility.auditor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.accessibility.auditor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,891,392
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (14,936 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.0.879361686
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2016-03-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.auditor)
- **Website:** [http://www.google.com/accessibility](http://www.google.com/accessibility)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

**Accessibility Scanner** is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help anyone, not just developers, improve app accessibility. It scans app interfaces and offers actionable recommendations such as enlarging small touch targets, enhancing contrast for text and images, and adding content descriptions for unlabeled graphical elements.

By utilizing Accessibility Scanner, developers and teams can optimize their apps for users with disabilities, leading to greater user satisfaction, higher app ratings, and improved retention. The scanning results can be shared easily within development teams to facilitate quick enhancements. This tool supports both single scans and recording of full user journeys across multiple screens, making accessibility audits efficient and comprehensive.

## Rankings

- #29,022 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviews mostly show positive sentiment for Accessibility Scanner, with users calling it good/very good/excellent and noting that it’s helpful and improves their device experience. Many experiences are favorable, and some users appreciate its concise UX. However, a recurring concern is privacy and data usage, with requests for clearer explanation of benefits and data handling. Fewer comments mention feature gaps or accuracy issues, but the dominant theme is generally positive with notable privacy worries.

### Pros

- Generally described as good/very good/excellent, indicating strong overall user satisfaction.
- Viewed as helpful and capable of improving the device/UX (e.g., some users report their phone is working better).
- Positive sentiment with acknowledgments like Nice App, Great App, and thanks from users.
- Noted for a concise, to-the-point usage experience (short to the point).

### Cons

- Privacy concerns and lack of transparency about data usage/benefits, with users questioning what data is collected and why.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.accessibility.auditor)