IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

A web browser extension for checking accessibility issues

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker Chrome Extension

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.

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By: IBM Accessibility

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.88

(16)

Version: 4.0.0.9999 (Last updated: 2025-02-11)

Creation date: 2020-06-19

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
unlimitedStorage
scripting
activeTab

Host permissions:

*://*/*
<all_urls>

Size: 29.81M

Email: ea*****@us.ibm.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 6,446 ▼ 11

Other rankings

#6619 in Developer Tools ▼ 42 #2 in checker keyword 73 #112 in source keyword 14 ▲ 13

Other platforms

Not available on Android

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker (v4.0.0.9999)

2,001+ 5.00

(11)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Highly effective for conducting accessibility scans.
Identifies violations and provides fix suggestions.
Convenient feature to store scans into a single file.
User-friendly interface with straightforward guidelines.
Works well with WCAG 2.1AA standards.

Cons

Issues with rendering errors when scanning for WCAG 2.2AA.
Crashes reported after running multiple scans.
Problems generating blank HTML reports.
Inconsistencies in Excel report data analysis.
Not functional for some users after the May 2022 update.

Most mentioned

Love this tool for conducting accessibility scans.
Great tool, very precise.
Problems with Excel reporting.
Last update caused functionality issues.
Different tabs for tool usage are confusing.

User reviews

Very nice tool, Previously I have used for WCAG2.1AA it works very sooth and perfect result for me. but facing problem this time, for WCAG2.2AA showing rendering error when scanning, if any workaround for the same please let me know... Thank you!!

Nitin Shinde, 2024-08-16

Love this tool for conducting accessibility scans. The ability to store scans into a single file is so convenient and saves a lot of time. However, I recently ran into an issue where I was running my 60th page scan when it appeared that the checker crashed and I received the equivalent of a skull and crossbones. Are there limits on how many scans can be run and saved? Are there browser settings that should be adjusted if you know you need to run a large set of scans? Is there a way to recover the file that was being built when this happens?

Cookie Monster, 2024-08-09

Dustin at Sparkbox did an independent review: Conclusion - 🏆 Highly Recommend (24/28 stars) 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

Phill Jenkins, 2024-02-15

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Extension safety

Risk impact

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker 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

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

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