axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing

Name: axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing
Rating: 4.9 (21 reviews)
Author: Deque Systems, Inc.

Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Edge

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axe DevTools is a lightweight yet powerful accessibility checker designed for developers, testers, and designers using Microsoft Edge. Powered by the trusted axe-core engine from Deque, it automatically detects the majority of common accessibility issues with precision, eliminating false positives that waste time and resources. This tool helps enhance user experiences for people with disabilities, reduces the risk of costly legal issues, and speeds up the process of achieving accessibility compliance.

Upgrading to axe DevTools Pro unlocks Intelligent Guided Testing™ for advanced coverage beyond automated checks, component-level testing for targeted issue detection, and collaboration features like issue export and sharing. Additionally, it generates reports indicating what manual tests remain, streamlining teamwork and ensuring comprehensive accessibility support. With axe DevTools, teams can quickly build inclusive websites without interrupting development flow.

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Version:

4.105.0 Last updated: 2025-05-08

Creation date:

2022-02-01

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Permissions:

tabs
debugger
storage
unlimitedStorage

Size:

3.71M

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Edge Add-on Store

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a day ago

Ranking

# 691 ▲ 21

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#2 in testing keyword 37

#10 in bug fixes keyword 23

#11 in developer tools keyword 59

#21 in team sharing keyword 20

#25 in developer keyword 58 ▲ 1

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axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing (v4.106.1)

300,000+ 3.96

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User reviews

axe DevTools is praised for its user-friendly interface, accuracy in detecting accessibility issues without false positives, and useful explanations and fixes. Teams appreciate its cross-browser availability and effectiveness in ensuring digital accessibility. However, key advanced features like reporting and sharing are limited to the Pro version, and some users note it could improve precision on certain websites. Overall, it is regarded as an essential, reliable tool for both developers and non-technical users to improve website accessibility efficiently.

Pros

Easy to use with a clear and intuitive interface that helps both developers and non-developers identify accessibility issues.
Provides accurate results with zero false positives, saving time during testing and fixing processes.
Includes helpful explanations, suggested fixes, and detailed information about issues which facilitate understanding and resolution.
Consistent availability across multiple browsers including Edge, Chrome, and Firefox, supporting development teams working with different platforms.
Effective for both development and testing teams to ensure digital accessibility compliance and improvement.

Cons

Advanced features such as detailed reporting and sharing options require a paid Pro account.
Some users find the tool may not fully refine results on every website, indicating room for improvement in detection accuracy or coverage.
No significant negative feedback about basic usability or core functionality was noted across multiple users.

Recent reviews

Funciona bastante bien, pese a que no acaba de apurar en muchos sites, estéticamente está bastante mejor que las de la competencia y tiene margen de mejora. Funciona bien.

by Ferran, 2022-10-30

A great extension to start accessibility testing - unfortunately important features require a paid Pro account. The reporting and sharing options could be improved.

by EPO, 2022-07-10

Excellent. Efficient and effective digital accessibility toolkit for both development and testing teams everywhere.

by ssr.somesh@gmail.com, 2020-09-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing 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

axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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