Stark Accessibility Checker

Find and fix compliance issues in record time with automated checks and smart suggestions.

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Stark Accessibility Checker is an all-in-one Chrome extension designed to streamline your accessibility workflow. Whether you're designing websites, apps, or SaaS products, Stark provides automated checks and smart suggestions to help you find and fix compliance issues swiftly.

Key features include a Contrast Checker with automatic color recommendations, Vision Simulator to experience designs as users with various vision impairments do, Landmarks and Focus Order tools for enhancing navigation, and insightful Alt-Text Annotations optimized for both screen readers and SEO. Additional features like Typography Analysis and Touch Targets ensure your designs remain legible and user-friendly. With Live Preview, all accessibility updates apply instantly, boosting efficiency. Start using Stark Accessibility Checker for free to make your digital products inclusive and compliant.

By:: https://getstark.co
Users:: 10,000+
Rating:: 3.95
(21)
Version:: 2.26.1 (Last updated: 2025-04-03)
Creation date:: 2021-05-04
Risk:: High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:: tabs
storage
activeTab
scripting
Host permissions:: *://*/*
Size:: 2.45M
Email:: ch*****@getstark.co
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 14 hours ago

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# 8,857 ▲ 15

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#2758 in Developer Tools ▼ 1

#13 in checker keyword 44

#57 in touch keyword 36 ▼ 5

#98 in analyze keyword 8 ▼ 7

#104 in suggestion keyword 24 ▲ 1

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Stark Accessibility Checker (v2.26.1)

846 4.20

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User reviews

Stark Accessibility Checker is praised for its comprehensive accessibility features like color contrast checking, color blindness simulation, and integration within Chrome and various design tools. Users find it invaluable for early detection of accessibility issues and improving WCAG understanding. However, multiple reviews highlight frustration that key features are locked behind a login or premium subscription, contradicting free version promises, and an issue with the eye dropper's color selection. While it's considered a must-have tool for designers focused on inclusivity, some users desire more features accessible without payment or sign-up.

Pros

Provides automated color contrast checking and color blindness simulation that helps catch accessibility issues early.
Integrates well into the Chrome browser and design software, offering flexibility to check various tools like Canva and PowerBI.
Offers useful features like focus order visualization and touch target size checking, beneficial for mobile design.
Helps improve understanding of WCAG guidelines with documentation and tips.
Highly recommended by designers as a must-have tool for accessible and inclusive design.

Cons

Many key features, including color contrast checking, require users to log in or upgrade to a premium subscription, limiting the utility of the free version.
Some advertised free features, like landmarks and WCAG scans, are behind a paywall, leading to false advertising perceptions.
The eye dropper tool does not always select colors correctly, causing functionality issues.
Compared to other products, some basic accessibility checks are less accessible without payment or registration.

Recent reviews

As a product designer, Stark has transformed how I approach accessible design. The automated color contrast checking, focus order visualization, and color blindness simulation have helped me catch accessibility issues early. The touch target size checker is particularly useful for mobile designs. Their documentation and tips have also improved my understanding of WCAG guidelines. A must have for any designer serious about creating inclusive products

Sylvester Marquant, 2025-02-04

Not worth it. Nice UI, and I get that you have to monetize, but I'm not signing up just to get the same info dev tools can give me. At least make some features accessible without an account.

Serzhan Akhmetov, 2024-10-28

Stark says on their website that their "Starter" (free) version includes "WCAG Scans in browser", which is technically true I guess, it does let me scan the page... However, it won't show me the actual result unless I upgrade to a premium subscription, so that is pretty useless. Manual tools work fine though, I'm just annoyed with the false advertising.

Toril G Gyldenskau, 2024-08-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Stark Accessibility Checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Stark Accessibility Checker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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