WAVE Evaluation Tool

Evaluate web accessibility within your browser.

WAVE Evaluation Tool - Web Accessibility Checker

"WAVE Evaluation Tool" is a Chrome extension developed by WebAIM.org that helps evaluate web accessibility by injecting visual feedback into web pages. It aligns with WCAG 2.2 standards, enabling human assessment of accessibility issues. The tool works with local, intranet, and secure pages, enhancing the user's understanding of accessibility requirements and providing insights for compliance with Section 508. Regular updates improve functionality and performance, ensuring effective analysis of web content.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
By: WebAIM
Users: 600,000+
Rating: 4.10
(144)
Version: 3.2.7.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-20)
Creation date: 2020-04-20
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • file:///*
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 352.26K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
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WAVE Evaluation Tool (v3.2.7.0)
36,947+ 4.50 (4)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great tool for checking accessibility quickly and effectively
  • Provides detailed reports and errors, easy to understand layout
  • Useful for developers starting with accessibility
  • Has improved UX and performance with recent updates
  • Free to use and offers necessary basic validations according to WCAG
Cons
  • Inconsistent functionality across different browsers and local files
  • UI can be cluttered and confusing, results may overlap with page content
  • Settings do not persist across page reloads, requiring repetitive configuration
  • Extension sometimes crashes Chrome or has performance issues
  • Lack of a feature to rerun tests without reloading the page
Most mentioned
  • Extension does not work properly on some browsers (e.g., Brave)
  • UI issues can make it difficult to locate errors on a page
  • Need for persistent settings that carry over between page loads
  • Desire for a recheck button to quickly assess changes without a full page reload
  • Crashes and performance issues when checking complex pages
User reviews
Doesn't work in Brave
by BG, 2025-01-28

Very good extension.
by Ganapati Bhat, 2024-11-26

Love the exntension, so helpfull
by Rüdiger Dalchow, 2024-09-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WAVE Evaluation Tool requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WAVE Evaluation Tool. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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