Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker – WCAG, ADA, EAA and Section 508 compliance

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Reviewers keep praising how the scan links each issue to the exact spot and explains how to fix it, with the documentation and support singled out, though one person is unhappy about features moving behind the paid version.

1. ★★★★★ msimmons

   2mo ago

   Works great on sites I have it on

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2. ★★★★★ pigeontarot

   2mo ago

   I did not choose to install this plugin on my WordPress site—it appeared one day without my consent. While it was functional, it provided some value, but now it’s heavily restricted unless I upgrade to the paid version. I dislike the bait-and-switch approach: offering a free version only to limit its functionality later unless you pay for the premium version. p.s.I’m confident there are—or eventually will be—other plugins that offer the same features for free.

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3. ★★★★★ v2theg

   2mo ago

   I have thoroughly enjoyed using the Accessibility Checker by Equalize Digital. If you want to build accessible websites and not want to have to use an external tool to switch back and forth between reports and content editing, this is the right plugin for you. Each issue from a scan links directly to the issue on the front-end and provides guidance on how to review and resolve the issue. I upgraded to the Pro version as well to take advantage of ongoing accessibility checks. The plugin has been built in a thoughtful way and provides excellent resources for each issue on why it is flagged and how to resolve them. I highly recommend it over any accessibility overlay tool.

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4. ★★★★★ Angela Bowman

   3mo ago

   What I love about Accessibility Checker is that it is so comprehensive and so efficient to use. I love that all the editors on a site can spot check their posts quickly and easily for errors. The detailed references for why something doesn’t pass are super helpful. This is by far the best accessibility plugin available. The team is highly committed to constant improvement and WordPress community support. This is truly a passion project with a deep commitment to accessibility. I am also a pro user, and I love the pro tools with the issues lists I can quickly reference and address across the site and keep an audit trail.

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5. ★★★★★ sundiverdb

   4mo ago

   This has helped me verify that I am keeping my site accessible to everyone

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6. ★★★★★ opensourceweb

   4mo ago

   Accessibility is such an important right in the world. Even more so in the digital world.This plugin itself easily points out errors on your site, yet the attached resources that explain and educate on why it’s an issue, and how to fix, are fantastic.It’s all easy to read / comprehend and detailed enough to lead to the changes that are needed.This really makes the work a lot easier for those that are not a ‘specialist’ in the field. Highly Recommend.

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7. ★★★★★ waynecoit

   4mo ago

   Despite the deadline being pushed back an entire year (which I’m thankful for), Equalize Digital’s Accessibility Checker plugin has been an integral part of our Accessibility remediation efforts. As a developer for a county government office, I have multiple websites that need to meet web accessibility compliance to ensure all of our visitors are able to access our websites across the board regardless of their needs. What I love the most about this tool is that it helps you identify concerns and gives you advice on remediation, helping you learn how to design and create with accessibility in mind from the ground up.

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8. ★★★★★ raygulick

   4mo ago

   Accessibility Checker identifies its own widget as being out of compliance: This element uses aria-hidden="true", which hides it from screen readers.<span class="edac-highlight-panel-controls-title-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>

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7 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.4 Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker <= 1.46.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'html' Parameter ↗
   2026-07-22 CVE-2026-14481 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 1.46.0 Patched in 1.47.0
2. Medium · 4.3 Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker <= 1.42.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary Accessibility Issue Modification via 'largeBatch' Parameter ↗
   2026-06-17 CVE-2026-9199 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.42.1 Patched in 1.43.0
3. Medium · 4.3 Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker <= 1.42.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Accessibility Issue Modification via edac_insert_ignore_data AJAX Action ↗
   2026-05-27 CVE-2026-9015 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.42.0 Patched in 1.42.1
4. Medium · 4.3 Accessibility Checker by Equalize Digital <= 1.31.0 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2025-09-09 CVE-2025-58976 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.31.0 Patched in 1.31.1
5. Medium · 4.3 Accessibility Checker by Equalize Digital <= 1.31.0 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2025-09-09 CVE-2025-58981 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.31.0 Patched in 1.31.1
6. Medium · 4.3 Accessibility Checker by Equalize Digital <= 1.30.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗
   2025-08-22 CVE-2025-57886 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 1.30.0 Patched in 1.30.1
7. Medium · 6.3 Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks ↗
   2022-03-04 CVE-2022-4974 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.2.8 Patched in 1.2.8

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-01-14 9K+ → 10K+ up after 47 days in tier
2. 2025-11-28 8K+ → 9K+ up after 44 days in tier
3. 2025-10-15 7K+ → 8K+ up after 47 days in tier
4. 2025-08-29 6K+ → 7K+ up after 61 days in tier
5. 2025-06-29 5K+ → 6K+ up after 58 days in tier
6. 2025-05-02 4K+ → 5K+ up after 1 days in tier
7. 2025-05-01 5K+ → 4K+ down after 1 days in tier
8. 2025-04-30 4K+ → 5K+ up after 307 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Accessibility by AllAccessible 2K+ installs · 4.5★ · 4 shared tags A
• Accessibility Tool Kit: WP Accessibility checker plugin for WCAG, Section 508, ADA, EAA Compliance 1K+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags A
• Accessibility Assistant – Readabler 300+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags C
• Accessibility Assistant – EAA ADA WCAG AODA 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 4 shared tags B
• Easy Web Accessibility by Wawsome 20+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags B
• Accessibility by UserWay 80K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B

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