WCAG Pulse is an automated web accessibility testing platform that scans websites for WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 compliance issues using the axe-core engine. It provides detailed reports with specific element selectors, code snippets, and actionable fix recommendations.

What accessibility standards does WCAG Pulse support?

WCAG Pulse supports WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, and WCAG 2.2 at all conformance levels (A, AA, AAA). It also helps with Section 508, ADA Title III, and EN 301 549 compliance requirements.

How much does WCAG Pulse cost?

WCAG Pulse offers a Free plan (100 pages/month, 1 site), Starter at $35/month (500 pages, 3 sites), Pro at $79/month (2,500 pages, 10 sites, Slack integration), and Business at $199/month (12,000 pages, 50 sites, API access). Annual billing saves 17%.

What accessibility issues can WCAG Pulse detect?

WCAG Pulse detects issues including: missing alt text, insufficient color contrast, missing form labels, keyboard accessibility problems, ARIA attribute errors, heading structure issues, missing document language, and many more automated checks powered by axe-core.

Can I integrate WCAG Pulse with my CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, WCAG Pulse provides a RESTful API (available on Pro and Business plans) that can be integrated with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and other CI/CD tools to automate accessibility testing as part of your deployment workflow.

How accurate is WCAG Pulse scanning?

WCAG Pulse uses axe-core, which has a zero false-positive guarantee for detected issues. Automated testing covers approximately 60% of WCAG criteria. For complete WCAG 2.2 compliance, we recommend combining automated testing with manual review.

Accessibility Checker Bookmarklet

Test any webpage for accessibility issues with one click

Install the Bookmarklet

Drag this button to your bookmarks bar:

Check A11y

How to install:

Make sure your bookmarks bar is visible (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + B)
Drag the "Check A11y" button above to your bookmarks bar
Visit any website and click the bookmark to run a quick accessibility check

What it checks

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Images

Missing or empty alt text on images

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Links

Empty links and non-descriptive link text

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Forms

Missing labels on form inputs

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Headings

Heading hierarchy and structure issues

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Color

Contrast ratio analysis

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Document

Language attribute and page title

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Need deeper analysis?

The bookmarklet provides a quick check. For comprehensive WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 testing with detailed reports, try WCAG Pulse.

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