WP Accessibility vs WP Accessibility Helper
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| Feature | WP Accessibility v2.4.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.8/5 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 | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Last updated | October 25, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Editions | WP Accessibility | WP Accessibility Helper · WAH PRO ($) |
| Pros | Visitor toolbar widget; Alt text checks in the media library; Each fix can be turned on or off | Visitor accessibility panel added to the front end; Skip links menu and landmark helpers; Sidebar controls for font size and contrast fixes |
| Cons | Does not make a site meet accessibility guidelines, per the author; Many fixes depend on the theme's markup; Needs review against the target WCAG level | Does not guarantee full accessibility, per the author; PRO features are sold separately; Admin area shows ads in the free version |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Accessibility toolbar widget, Alt text checks in the media library, Contrast checker, Overlay settings | Visitor accessibility panel, Skip links menu, Landmark helper page, Sidebar controls for fixes, PRO version upgrade link ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |