WCAG Checker

Check color contrast against Web Contrast Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) level AA.
What is WCAG Checker?
WCAG Checker is a Chrome extension that allows users to check color contrast compliance on webpages. It also verifies the presence of alt text for images, ensuring website accessibility according to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) level AA.
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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-04-21
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.00 (1)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-11-28)
Creation date: 2017-11-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 18.19K

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Extension summary

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Checks the current page for color contrast compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) level AA, as documented on this page:

https://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/visual-audio-contrast-contrast.html

Also checks for images that don't have alt text.

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

WCAG Checker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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