Description
Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Chrome
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"Browser Extension" Keyword
"Browser" Keyword
"Build" Keyword
"Browsing" Keyword
"Automate" Keyword
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"Website Usage." Keyword
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"Web Page" Keyword
"Upgrade" Keyword
"Testing" Keyword
"Tools" Keyword
"Tool" Keyword
"Source" Keyword
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"Development" Keyword
"Developer Tools" Keyword
"Developer" Keyword
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Review Summary
Users appreciate axe DevTools for effectively identifying automated accessibility issues, clear guidance, and useful Pro features like collaboration and guided tests. It is considered superior to many alternatives and easy to use. However, multiple reviews criticize the free version's reduced functionality and aggressive upselling. Lack of support for WCAG 2.2AA, restricted flexibility in compliance levels, functional bugs, and privacy concerns are other commonly mentioned drawbacks.
Pros
- Effectively identifies many automated web accessibility issues with clear explanations and links to WCAG guidance.
- Pro version offers advanced features like saving/sharing test results, exporting issues, and guided manual accessibility tests.
- Easy to use, runs quickly in the browser, and is helpful for both beginners and experienced users.
- Highly rated compared to other accessibility tools with minimal false positives.
- Good free version historically, appreciated by users for basic accessibility checks.
Cons
- The free version has become limited, heavily pushing users to upgrade to the paid Pro version, reducing functionality for non-paying users.
- Current testing does not support the latest WCAG 2.2AA standard, which is required by some governments and organizations.
- Causes conflicts such as breaking the OpenAPI preview mode and has privacy concerns due to tracking mechanisms.
- Testing scope and WCAG level flexibility are restricted; users want options to select different WCAG standards and export results.
- Some users report that the extension or tests do not run without upgrading or appear non-functional without payment.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- debugger
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
Additional Information
4.105.0
May 6, 2025
3.52 MB
en-US
Developer Information
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