Accessibility Insights for Web

Accessibility Insights for Web helps developers quickly find and fix accessibility issues.
What is Accessibility Insights for Web?
"Accessibility Insights for Web" is a Chrome extension that empowers developers with tools to identify and rectify accessibility issues in their web development process. Learn more at https://aka.ms/accessibilityinsights. The extension can be initiated with the [Ctrl+Shift+K] shortcut. This initiative adheres to a robust privacy policy and license terms.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.66 (35)
Version: 2.44.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-17)
Creation date: 2020-05-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • activeTab
Size: 3.80M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Accessibility Insights for Web (v2.44.0)
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Extension summary

Learn more about Accessibility Insights at https://aka.ms/accessibilityinsights.

The default keyboard shortcut to launch Accessibility Insights for Web is [Ctrl+Shift+K].

If that doesn't work, follow these instructions:

  1. Select Shift+Alt+T to move focus to the Chrome address bar
  2. Select the Left arrow key to move focus to the Accessibility Insights for Web extension.
  3. Select the Space key to open the extension.

Privacy policy: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 Third Party Notice: https://microsoft.github.io/accessibility-insights-web/NOTICE.html License: https://microsoft.github.io/accessibility-insights-web/LICENSE.txt

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Detailed accessibility assessments compared to other tools like Lighthouse.
  • User-friendly interface that offers valuable insights.
  • Export assessment function is highly appreciated.
  • Helps teams improve web accessibility effectively.
  • Tab stop feature aids in finding hidden interactive elements.
Cons
  • Assessment feature can be confusing to start, lacking clear instructions.
  • Intermittent functionality issues reported by users.
  • Some problems are undetectable in Google Chrome but are in other browsers.
Most mentioned
  • Great functionality for accessibility testing.
  • Comparison with other accessibility tools.
  • Positive feedback regarding the improvement of web apps.
Recent reviews
by Wael Fezai, 2024-07-19

by J J, 2024-06-03

by Shiela M Parker, 2024-01-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Accessibility Insights for Web requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Accessibility Insights for Web has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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