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Website accessibility checker: find WCAG issues in seconds

Enter your website URL to get a scored accessibility report with checks across images, forms, navigation, color, and ARIA semantics.

No signup requiredChecks 16 WCAG criteriaResults in 10 seconds

We fetch and analyze your page's HTML. No data is stored.

How the accessibility scan works

Our scanner fetches your page HTML and runs 16 automated checks based on WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria. Each check is weighted by its impact on real users - missing alt text and form labels affect more people than missing ARIA roles, so they carry more weight.

What we check

CategoryWeightWCAG Criteria Covered
Images & Media20%1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.4.2 Audio Control
Forms & Inputs20%1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose, 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
Navigation & Structure25%1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 3.1.1 Language of Page
Color & Contrast15%1.4.1 Use of Color, 2.4.7 Focus Visible
Semantics & ARIA20%4.1.2 Name Role Value, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships

What automated testing can and cannot find

Can find (this tool)Cannot find (needs manual testing)
Missing alt textWhether alt text is actually descriptive
Missing form labelsWhether labels make sense in context
Missing skip navigationWhether keyboard navigation flow is logical
Missing lang attributeWhether content is actually in the declared language
Positive tabindex valuesWhether tab order matches visual order
onclick on non-interactive elementsWhether custom widgets are fully keyboard accessible

Accessibility by the numbers

15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability. In the US, 1 in 4 adults has a disability. Web accessibility isn't just legal compliance - it's reaching 25% more potential customers. Sites that fix accessibility issues typically see a 10–15% increase in overall usability metrics for all users.

How to fix accessibility issues (step by step)

  1. Scan your URL to get a scored report across the 16 WCAG checks.
  2. Fix high-impact issues first - missing alt text, form labels, and low color contrast affect the most users.
  3. Test with a keyboard - tab through the page and confirm every control is reachable and the focus order is logical.
  4. Test with a screen reader (VoiceOver, NVDA) to catch issues automated tools can't.
  5. Re-scan and document - publish an accessibility statement and re-test after changes.

Accessibility and legal risk

Web accessibility isn't only good practice - in many places it's a legal requirement. In the US, the ADA has been applied to websites, and thousands of accessibility lawsuits are filed each year against businesses of every size, often triggered by automated scans of the exact issues this tool flags (missing alt text, unlabeled forms, poor contrast). In the EU, the European Accessibility Act sets requirements for many digital services. Beyond compliance, accessible sites reach the roughly 15% of people worldwide living with a disability and tend to be more usable for everyone - clearer structure, better contrast, and keyboard support help all users. This is general information, not legal advice; for compliance obligations, consult a qualified professional.

The most common WCAG failures - and how to fix them

  • Missing alt text - add concise, descriptive alt to meaningful images; use empty alt for decorative ones.
  • Low color contrast - ensure text meets the 4.5:1 ratio (3:1 for large text). Check with our contrast checker.
  • Unlabeled form fields - associate every input with a visible <label>.
  • No keyboard access - make every interactive element reachable and operable with the keyboard.
  • Missing page language - add lang="en" to the html element.

Frequently asked questions

What does this tool check?
16 automated checks across images, forms, navigation, color, and ARIA semantics based on WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
Is this a complete WCAG audit?
No. Automated tools catch about 30–40% of accessibility issues. Full compliance requires manual testing with screen readers, keyboard navigation testing, and expert review.
What is WCAG 2.1 AA?
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA is the standard most laws reference. It covers perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust web content.
Can I get sued for an inaccessible website?
Yes. Over 4,000 ADA web accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025 in the US alone. Businesses of all sizes are targeted.
What are the most common accessibility issues?
Missing image alt text, insufficient color contrast, missing form labels, no keyboard navigation support, and missing page language declaration.

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