EqualWeb Accessibility Checker

The EqualWeb Web Accessibility Checker is a free automated auditing tool for WCAG 2.1 validation.

EqualWeb Accessibility Checker: WCAG 2.1 Validation Tool

The 'EqualWeb Accessibility Checker' is a Chrome extension designed to automate website accessibility audits. It scans each page to check compliance with WCAG 2.1, ADA, and other international standards. The tool identifies and reports on both static and dynamic accessibility issues, aiming to create a more accessible web for all users.
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Extension stats

By: EqualWeb
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.10
(21)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2024-01-10)
Creation date: 2020-01-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 20.04M

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The EqualWeb Web Accessibility Checker is a free automated auditing tool for WCAG 2.1 validation.

The Checker analyzes the website and provides visual accessibility scores about the site’s accessibility issues and errors. The Checker can scan one page at a time.

To use the Web Accessibility Checker, download and install the tool from the Google Chrome extension store. Next, enter the URL of the website you wish to scan. Now, activate the EqualWeb icon on your Chrome browser and start scanning. The checker will flag static and dynamic accessibility issues on your HTML pages filtered by the WCAG 2.1 A/AA/AAA conformance level.

EqualWeb is the only company recognized by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to be fully compliant with their Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), European Union EN 301 549 standards, and Section 508 guidelines.

The Web Accessibility Checker is brought to you by EqualWeb LTD, a leading digital accessibility solution provider, serving thousands of companies from Fortune 500 firms to non-profit organizations, and SMBs.

The full EqualWeb accessibility solution includes:

  • Auditing
  • Auto AI widget that works seamlessly with any website platform
  • Human expert fixes, monitoring, and website maintenance
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly interface
  • Effective in checking accessibility issues
  • Provides actionable reports
  • Good for both designers and developers
  • High recommendation from users
Cons
  • UI issues with truncated reports
  • Not all functionalities work as expected (e.g., no scrolling for error checking)
  • Errors encountered when used on localhost
  • Extension may not activate as described
Most mentioned
  • Ease of use
  • Comprehensive functionality
  • Quality of the tool for website accessibility
  • Recommendations from users
User reviews
This Accessibility Checker is nothing short of phenomenal. As someone deeply invested in ensuring online inclusivity, this tool has been a game-changer. Its robust features and user-friendly interface make my website accessibility a breeze. From comprehensive scans to clear, actionable reports, it streamlines the entire process. EqualWeb has truly set a gold standard in the realm of accessibility checkers, making it an indispensable asset for anyone striving to create inclusive digital spaces. Exactly what i was looking. Thanks.
by Andrew Phidelman, 2024-01-08

Perfect page by page accessibility checker, me and the dev team use it all the time with new pages on the website, easy to use and free!
by Hava Adiv, 2024-01-04

by oram abo, 2023-12-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

EqualWeb Accessibility Checker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

EqualWeb Accessibility Checker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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