Browser based accessibility tools

A guide to using accessibility checkers

Install a tool of choice

The easiest first step of checking your site, is to run an automated tool on your site. Our chosen "go-to" providers are AxE and WAVE.

Which one is best for me?

For lighter, faster checking, whilst still gathering in-depth insights, we'd recommend you utilise WAVE. If you're checking the full functionality of a site and want to do a more comprehensive sweep of issues, then AxE allows a more hands-on approach.

We've included below guidance on installing these tools and a quick run through on how to understand the outputs.

WAVE browser extension

A simple to use extension, recommended for regular checks of your site, during updates or new additions of content.

For all users

Guide to using WAVE


AXE browser extension

More platform focussed, which we recommend using for more in-depth, large scale projects.

For developers and testers

Guide to using AXE