Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget
by Elementor · Uncategorized
Also makes 13 other plugins · 12.3M+ installs across the portfolio →
Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) is a free, powerful, and user-friendly plugin that helps WordPress creators build more accessible websites …
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Health
B 77/100
no flags
Active installs
500K+
≈560K estimated
Momentum
-42%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 0/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
77 health vs 58 average across 25,738 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →8.0%
of downloads still active
At least 500K of 6.2M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,771 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 11 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 69 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
2.9★ over 162 reviews, smoothed to 3.18★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| web accessibility your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| accessibility audit | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| fixes | #2 | #6 | down 1 |
| usability | #2 | #6 | 0 |
| ally | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| wcag your tag | #2 | #4 | down 1 |
| accessibility statement your tag | #3 | #6 | down 2 |
| accessibility your tag | #4 | #8 | down 1 |
| scanning | #5 | #11 | 0 |
| a11y your tag | #5 | #6 | down 3 |
| accessibility toolbar | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| accessibility plugin | #3 | #5 | 0 |
| accessible web | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| contrast | #7 | #11 | down 1 |
| wordpress accessibility | #8 | #13 | 0 |
| accessibility tools | #5 | #9 | 0 |
| accessibility widget | #5 | #11 | down 2 |
| website accessibility plugin | #5 | #12 | 0 |
| website accessibility | #5 | #9 | 0 |
| if statement | #5 | #9 | 0 |
170 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 125 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “scanning”, “contrast” and “wordpress accessibility” (#5, #7 and #8 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 539.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
11
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v4.1.4 · 24 Aug 2026
42
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 75% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “500K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 8 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 63% of the way through.
Install history since 8 May 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ aseannewstoday4mo ago
Do not install this. I’ve just wasted three hours trying to find why Elementor was suddenly appearing in my WP sidebar. This sack of sh*t software is not what it was. Delete it. Don’t upgrade it. It installs an Elementor menu and hundreds of “elementor” links on your server without asking. If I wanted Elementor on my server I would install it. The Legacy plugin was good. This is a bandit that sneaks stuff onto your server. JUST DELETE IT This topic was modified 1 week, 2 days ago by aecnews.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ geekayhu4mo ago
As the installation says: install/activate/go to dashboard/enjoy. Enjoy what? The “Let’s improve your site’s accessibility” “Get started” does not do anything, and I stuck on that “dashboard” page, cannot do anything.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dizzaineris4mo ago
The creators discriminate against non-English speakers, as English speakers can use it for free, while speakers of other languages have to pay money for translation. Even Loco Translate is not allowed to translate This topic was modified 3 weeks, 4 days ago by dizzaineris.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ elias14355mo ago
I am using this plugin, and it’s good.I have a question: Is it a free plugin? I know it has pro features. But my question is, after installation, the features I am getting are all free, right?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pdxsparky5mo ago
After you manually fix the errors, they immediately come back unless you are willing to pay for the pro version, this is just another money maker for Elementor, we spend hundreds of dollars on Elementor Pro, Image optimizer, Site mailer and more. I know I can pay for a monthly upgrade but not interested.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ anne13135mo ago
This is an issue I don’t want to spend a lot of time on. So far this has made is easy and quick.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rmtaabdul16mo ago
Excellent, keep it up
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pbaddock6mo ago
Super great time saver, in particular with Elementors AI assisted remediation of issues. Fantastic support from the Elementor team in getting it all up and running also. Recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-06-29 Version 4.1.3 Tweak: Widget button custom position alignment Tweak: Ally AI fixes improvments Tweak: Assets renaming Fix: Accessibility in deactivation modal Fix: WordPress Dahsboard stats not updating 4.1.3
- 2026-06-01 Version 4.1.2 Tweak: Improved admin screens in RTL view Tweak: Reduce bundle size for faster loading Tweak: Improved Internal caching purge Tweak: Added support for setups where home_url is different than site_url 4.1.2
- 2026-03-31 Version 4.1.1 Tweak: Improved WPML support Tweak: WordPress 7.0 design compatibility 4.1.1
- 2026-02-23 Version 4.1.0 New: Added bulk remediation flow to generate AI alt text or mark multiple images as decorative Tweak: Added the ability to disable the accessibility widget to prevent it from loading on your site Tweak: Security enhancem 4.1.0
- 2026-01-28 Version 4.0.3 Tweak: Security enhancements for access control 4.0.3
- 2026-01-28 Version 4.0.2 Tweak: Added a dashboard widget to trigger scans and view results Fix: Resolved layout issues on the settings page for RTL websites Fix: Resolved widget trigger functionality when users are logged out Fix: Missing styles 4.0.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.1.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.5 Ally – Web Accessibility & Usability <= 4.0.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via URL Path ↗2026-03-10 CVE-2026-2413 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 4.0.3 Patched in 4.1.0
- Patched Medium · 4.4 One Click Accessibility <= 3.1.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-04-09 CVE-2025-32640 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.1.0 Patched in 3.2.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 42 languages, 8 at 90% or more
Plus 18 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 1 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) is a free, powerful, and user-friendly plugin that helps WordPre..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 13 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 13 of 13 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("designed for", "who needs", "for businesses").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 11 headings and 9 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,518 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "a11y" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-03-15 400K+ → 500K+ up after 146 days in tier
- 2025-10-20 300K+ → 400K+ up after 104 days in tier
- 2025-07-08 200K+ → 300K+ up after 441 days in tier
- 2024-04-23 100K+ → 200K+ up after 621 days in tier
- 2022-08-11 90K+ → 100K+ up after 71 days in tier
- 2022-06-01 80K+ → 90K+ up after 83 days in tier
- 2022-03-10 70K+ → 80K+ up after 122 days in tier
- 2021-11-08 60K+ → 70K+ up after 109 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).
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A11y Kit 10+ installs · 3.8★ · 4 shared tags D -
WP Accessibility 60K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags C -
Web Accessibility by accessiBe 10K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B -
WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A - C Contact Form 7: Accessible Defaults 5K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A
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