IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

A web browser extension for checking accessibility issues

What is IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker?
IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker is a comprehensive tool for web developers and auditors. This Chrome extension, powered by IBM's accessibility rule engine, detects accessibility issues and provides easy integration within browser development tools. It aids in fast identification and resolution of these issues, enhancing the browsing experience for all users.
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.86 (14)
Version: 3.1.68.9999 (Last updated: 2024-03-19)
Creation date: 2020-06-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 28.48M
URLs: Website
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Summary

The IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker is an open source tool for web developers and auditors that utilizes IBM's accessibility rule engine, which detects accessibility issues for web pages and web applications. The extension integrates into the browser development tools, providing an integrated checking experience, helping users quickly identify the source of accessibility issues and try fixes.

User reviews
by Christophe Vermorel Christophe Vermorel, 2023-12-05

Dustin at Sparkbox did an independent review: Conclusion - 🏆 Highly Recommend (24/28) I recommend watching his cool video (17 mins) of the review. You can see the full "professional" report at https://sparkbox.com/foundry/ibm_equal_access_evaluation_tool_website_accessibility_audit_website_accessibility_checker
by Phill Jenkins Phill Jenkins, 2024-02-15

Love this tool. It's the first thing I use when evaluating a web application to see how accessible it is. It will not only identify the violations & highlight them in the DOM, but will also provide fix suggestions as well as links on where to learn more.
by Filipe Barroso Filipe Barroso, 2022-11-22
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Safety
Risk impact

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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