WordPress Accessibility Checker Plugin vs WP Tota11y
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| Feature | WordPress Accessibility Checker Plugin v1.51.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | WP Tota11y v1.3.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 5.0/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 200+ |
| Last updated | October 24, 2026 | September 28, 2026 |
| Editions | Accessibility Checker · Accessibility Checker Pro ($) | WP Tota11y |
| Pros | Scans posts and pages inside the editor; Automatic fixes for some common barriers; Accessibility statement generator | Shows accessibility issues directly on the page; Only loads for logged-in administrators; Filter allows other roles to be added |
| Cons | Automated checks cover only part of WCAG; Bulk full-site scans and custom post types need Pro; Some fixes and features are Pro-only | Visual aid only; it does not produce a report; Does not replace manual or screen reader testing; Front-end overlay is for administrators, not visitors |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | In-post accessibility scanner meta box, Block editor accessibility check, Simplified summary block, Automated fixes for common barriers, Accessibility statement generator, Pro licence activation and status ($) | Loads only for logged-in administrators, Filter wp_tota11y_allowed_roles to change who gets the toolkit, Accessibility overlay on front end and admin |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | Equalize Digital licensing service (MyDot) | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | my.equalizedigital.com | — |
| Blocks | 1 | — |