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Free Accessibility Quick Check
Enter your URL to scan your homepage for common accessibility issues. Get a score with actionable recommendations to make your site more inclusive.
How it works
Enter your URL
Paste your website address into the checker above.
We scan the page
The tool analyses your homepage HTML for common accessibility issues against WCAG guidelines.
Review the results
See issues by severity with plain-language descriptions and WCAG criteria references.
What this tool checks
Images and alt text
Checks that all images have descriptive alt text for screen reader users.
Form labels and inputs
Verifies that form fields have accessible labels so users know what to enter.
Heading structure
Checks for proper heading hierarchy (h1-h6) that screen readers use for navigation.
Landmark regions
Verifies that main, nav and other landmark regions exist for keyboard navigation.
Links and navigation
Checks that links have discernible text and skip navigation is available.
Why accessibility matters
About 15% of the world population lives with some form of disability. An inaccessible website excludes millions of potential visitors and customers. In the EU the European Accessibility Act requires many websites and apps to meet accessibility standards by June 2025.
Accessible websites are also better for everyone. Clear headings, good contrast and keyboard navigation improve the experience for all users including those on mobile devices, in bright sunlight or using slow connections.
Search engines also benefit from accessible markup. Alt text on images, proper heading structure and semantic HTML all contribute to better SEO performance.
Frequently asked questions
What is web accessibility?
Web accessibility means designing websites that people with disabilities can use. This includes people who are blind, deaf, have motor impairments or cognitive disabilities. Accessible sites work with screen readers, keyboards and other assistive tools.
What is WCAG?
WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, published by the W3C. It defines three conformance levels: A (minimum), AA (recommended) and AAA (highest). Most regulations require Level AA compliance.
Is my website legally required to be accessible?
In the EU the European Accessibility Act requires accessibility compliance for many digital services from June 2025. Public sector websites already must comply under EN 301 549. Requirements vary by country and sector.
How accurate is this free check?
This tool analyses server-rendered HTML and catches common structural issues. A full browser-based scan with axe-core checks JavaScript-rendered content and interactive behaviour for more complete results.
What are the most common accessibility issues?
Missing image alt text, unlabelled form fields, poor colour contrast, missing heading structure and lack of keyboard navigation support. These five issues account for the majority of accessibility barriers.
Does accessibility affect SEO?
Yes. Alt text helps image search rankings, proper headings improve content structure signals, and semantic HTML makes pages easier for search engines to understand and index correctly.
How do I fix accessibility issues?
Start with the critical and serious issues first. Add alt text to images, labels to forms, fix heading hierarchy, add landmark regions and ensure keyboard navigation works. Most fixes are straightforward HTML changes.
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