ARIA Validator

Scans page for WAI-ARIA implementation issues.

ARIA Validator - Chrome Extension for Accessibility Auditing

ARIA Validator is a unique Google Chrome extension designed to scrutinize the implementation of WAI-ARIA on HTML pages viewed on the browser. This tool helps identify common and easily overlooked errors in coding. It checks for valid ARIA usage, duplicate HTML IDs, and verifies the ARIA role of elements with 'aria-' attributes. Notably, this tool also considers the implicit semantics of native HTML elements during validation. The feedback is served in digestible formatting with convenient features like a zoom button and optional checks. However, it should be noted that the ARIA Validator should not be treated as a comprehensive auditing tool as it might not detect all issues.

Extension stats

By: RickBrown
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 2.00
(4)
Version: 0.10 (Last updated: 2014-08-06)
Creation date: 2014-08-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 104.45K

Other platforms

Validator (v4.0.10)
3.00 (53) 24,893+
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Extension summary

Adds a button to Chrome that you can click when you want to validate the ARIA implementation of the HTML page you are viewing. Also checks for duplicate IDs in your HTML.

It will open a new tab showing errors and warnings for each frame it can read on the page.

Note: you may have to reload open tabs after installing this extension before it will function on them.

Disclaimers:

  1. This is beta software.
  2. It will not find ALL issues.
  3. You should use this tool to help you avoid simple mistakes when implementing ARIA.

New in 0.10

  • Fixed bug in validating "aria-owns" in frames.
  • Fixed formatting issue in "aria-owns" warning.
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User reviews

Seems completely broken. Doesn't do anything at all.
by James Filby, 2020-06-27

It doesn't seem to work at all.
by Rob Forrest, 2017-09-13

It does not work. Produces the error only: Error in event handler for runtime.onMessage: TypeError: g.indexOf is not a function at Object.checkIds (chrome-extension://oigghlanfjgnkcndchmnlnmaojahnjoc/js/validation.runner-layer.js:33:442) at Object.check (chrome-extension://oigghlanfjgnkcndchmnlnmaojahnjoc/js/validation.runner-layer.js:47:322) at m (chrome-extension://oigghlanfjgnkcndchmnlnmaojahnjoc/contentscript.js:1:405) at l (chrome-extension://oigghlanfjgnkcndchmnlnmaojahnjoc/contentscript.js:1:197) Chrome 58
by Aleksei Porotnikov, 2017-08-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ARIA Validator requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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