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
Install WAVE
AXE browser extension
More platform focussed, which we recommend using for more in-depth, large scale projects.