axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing

Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Chrome

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axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing

axe DevTools is a free, lightweight Chrome extension designed for developers, testers, and designers to identify and resolve web accessibility issues seamlessly. Built on the trusted axe-core engine from Deque, this tool is vital for creating inclusive web experiences for over a billion users globally with disabilities.

Key Features:

Automated Testing: Quickly uncover common accessibility issues with just one click.
No False Positives: Trust that all reported issues are valid, saving time and resources.
Advanced Testing Options: With the Pro version, access features like Intelligent Guided Testing™ (IGT) for deeper insights and component-level testing for targeted results.

Additionally, easily export and share testing results with your team, ensuring everyone is aligned on accessibility goals. Upgrade to Pro for enhanced data control and comprehensive reports that optimize manual testing efforts!

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By:: https://www.deque.com
Users:: 300,000+
Rating:: 3.96
(117)
Version:: 4.103.8 (Last updated: 2025-04-11)
Creation date:: 2020-06-30
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: tabs
debugger
storage
unlimitedStorage
Size:: 3.66M
Email:: la*****@deque.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 2 days ago

Ranking

# 1,148 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#19 in Accessibility

#5 in testing keyword 32 ▲ 1

#7 in tool keyword 75 ▼ 2

#9 in tools keyword 65

#12 in development keyword 10 ▼ 1

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axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing (v4.101.0)

43,711+ 4.90

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User reviews

Pros

User-friendly and easy to understand
Identifies and helps fix accessibility issues
Generally positive feedback from users on utility
Great tool for compliance checks on accessibility

Cons

Limited functionality in the free version, with most useful features behind a paywall
Frequent upselling to the pro version
Doesn't cover WCAG 2.2 standards yet
Users report issues with functionality breaking other tools (e.g., OpenAPI preview mode)

Most mentioned

The free version lacks important features and struggles with upselling to the paid version
Need for WCAG 2.2 support
Issues with the extension not functioning as expected or breaking other functionalities
The extension tracks user data which some find concerning

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

This free extension does a great job in identifying accessibility issues that can be checked in an automated fashion. Each error is provided with references to the code and tips on how to address the problem as well as links to WCAG information. I was using the free version since 2018. If you pay for their Pro version of the tool (which I have since 2023), additional helpful features are available. You can save a page's test results on the web and share it with collaborators who are involved with fixing the problems. You can also export the list of issues to an external file if desired. A nice feature of the pro version is their Guided Tests addition. These tests are beneficial for those who don't know a lot about accessibility manual testing and they help guide you in identifying other problems related specifically with respect to tables, forms, keyboard navigation, and more. I've tried other extensions which don't compare in the way feedback is presented. And those other tools don't seem to identify as many issues as DevTools identifies.

Jack Kelly, 2025-03-28

Looks like it would be useful, but the free version doesn't currently let you select WCAG 2.2AA, which is the standard being expected by the UK GDS for Public Sector websites since October 2024. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-requirements-for-public-sector-websites-and-apps#meeting-accessibility-requirements

Anne Marston, 2025-01-29

Just hope it can support WCAG 2.2 sooner! Very handy tool to use.

Torry Guo, 2024-11-04

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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 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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