WordPress Accessibility Checker Plugin vs WP Accessibility Helper
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| Feature | WordPress Accessibility Checker Plugin v1.51.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | WP Accessibility Helper v0.6.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Last updated | October 24, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Editions | Accessibility Checker · Accessibility Checker Pro ($) | WP Accessibility Helper · WAH PRO ($) |
| Pros | Scans posts and pages inside the editor; Automatic fixes for some common barriers; Accessibility statement generator | Visitor accessibility panel added to the front end; Skip links menu and landmark helpers; Sidebar controls for font size and contrast fixes |
| Cons | Automated checks cover only part of WCAG; Bulk full-site scans and custom post types need Pro; Some fixes and features are Pro-only | Does not guarantee full accessibility, per the author; PRO features are sold separately; Admin area shows ads in the free version |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | In-post accessibility scanner meta box, Block editor accessibility check, Simplified summary block, Automated fixes for common barriers, Accessibility statement generator, Pro licence activation and status ($) | Visitor accessibility panel, Skip links menu, Landmark helper page, Sidebar controls for fixes, PRO version upgrade link ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | Equalize Digital licensing service (MyDot) | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | my.equalizedigital.com | — |
| Blocks | 1 | — |