WordPress Accessibility Checker Plugin vs WP Accessibility
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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 v2.4.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 60,000+ |
| Last updated | October 24, 2026 | October 25, 2026 |
| Editions | Accessibility Checker · Accessibility Checker Pro ($) | WP Accessibility |
| Pros | Scans posts and pages inside the editor; Automatic fixes for some common barriers; Accessibility statement generator | Visitor toolbar widget; Alt text checks in the media library; Each fix can be turned on or off |
| Cons | Automated checks cover only part of WCAG; Bulk full-site scans and custom post types need Pro; Some fixes and features are Pro-only | Does not make a site meet accessibility guidelines, per the author; Many fixes depend on the theme's markup; Needs review against the target WCAG level |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | In-post accessibility scanner meta box, Block editor accessibility check, Simplified summary block, Automated fixes for common barriers, Accessibility statement generator, Pro licence activation and status ($) | Accessibility toolbar widget, Alt text checks in the media library, Contrast checker, Overlay settings |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | Equalize Digital licensing service (MyDot) | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| 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 | — |