Description
This plugin helps you find, understand, and begin fixing real accessibility issues. Use the accessibility checker to review common page-level issues like missing or poor image Alt text, contrast problems, unclear links, missing labels, headings, landmarks, and page structure, with issues highlighted on the front end so you can see where they appear.
Instead of masking problems with an overlay, this plugin helps you identify issues and make real improvements. It includes an easy-to-understand page-level accessibility checker for common WCAG issues, tools to find and add missing Alt text, a contrast ratio checker, an interactive accessibility checklist, free accessibility resources, and a built-in web accessibility course.
No account, email signup, credit card, or overlay gimmicks required, just install the plugin and start making meaningful accessibility improvements in WordPress.
Watch the 3-Minute Plugin Tour
What You Can Do Right After Installing
- Run unlimited front-end accessibility checks for common WCAG issues on individual pages
- Review headings, labels, contrast, link text, landmarks, and image Alt text
- Use the screen reader preview wand to understand what may be announced
- Find and fix images missing Alt / Description / Caption text
- Update missing text individually or in bulk
- Check color contrast ratios before publishing
- Use a guided checklist to track progress
- Access a built-in web accessibility course module
- Follow links to free web accessibility resources
⭐ Trusted by WordPress users (4.9/5 rating with over 40,000 downloads).
Why This Matters
Web accessibility is about helping people use technology, regardless of ability. Since WordPress powers such a large portion of the web, WordPress site owners, developers, and content teams are uniquely positioned to make a real difference. This plugin helps make that first step easier by finding common accessibility issues, fixing missing image text, checking contrast, and providing training so you can start making meaningful improvements without needing to become an expert overnight.
Key Features
1. Accessibility Checker / Quick Page Scans
Run unlimited page-level checks directly on the front end of your WordPress site to identify common accessibility issues, highlight where they appear, and get practical guidance on what to review and fix.
What the Accessibility Checker Helps Review:
- Unlimited page-level checks for common WCAG issues
- Headings and page structure
- Form labels and input accessibility
- Color contrast issues
- Link text clarity
- Missing image Alt text
- Landmarks and page regions
- Screen reader preview wand to help understand what may be announced
- Code location details for identified issues
- Suggested fixes and remediation guidance
Best for: quickly finding common accessibility issues on the live front end, seeing where they appear, understanding what they mean, and learning how to start fixing them.
2. Missing Alt Text Finder (Media Library + Live Content)
- See every image missing Alt / Description / Caption text
- Find images already embedded in published Posts/Pages
- Update missing text in bulk (or edit individually)
- Filter to focus only on what needs attention
Best for: quick wins, measurable accessibility progress, cleaner content, and improved image context for SEO.
3. Contrast Ratio Checker
Quickly check color contrast ratios with a simple pass/fail so text and UI elements are easier to read.
- Check foreground and background color combinations
- Get a simple pass/fail result
- Preview how the text looks on the selected background
- Review contrast for normal and large text
- Reduce common color contrast issues before they reach users
4. Guided Accessibility Checklist
Use a simple interactive checklist to help you and your team:
- Understand what to review
- Prioritize what to fix first
- Track accessibility progress over time
- Build better accessibility habits inside WordPress
5. Built-In Web Accessibility Course
Learn accessibility fundamentals directly inside WordPress with step-by-step lessons designed covering:
- Web Accessibility Foundations
- WCAG Guidelines
- Accessible Design Principles
- Accessible Development Principles
- Testing and Remediation
- Agency Implementation
This is ideal for site owners, designers, developers, content editors, and teams that want practical guidance, not just tool output.
6. Free Accessibility Resources
Access free accessibility resources and reference links to support long-term accessibility improvements.
- WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 guidelines
- VPAT/ACR templates and documentation resources
- Links to relevant accessibility laws and standards
- Educational materials for learning and improving accessibility
- Resources to help site owners, developers, and teams take the next step
Built to Support Real Accessibility Work
✅ This plugin helps you find, understand, and fix common accessibility issues inside WordPress, including missing image alt text, missing image descriptions/captions, contrast issues, and other common problems found through quick scans and guided checks.
❌ It is not a one-click compliance fix or overlay-style shortcut. Accessibility still requires human review, manual testing, and thoughtful remediation, but this plugin gives you the tools, training, and guidance to start making meaningful improvements.
Short How-To Videos
Video #1: Accessibility Checker Tool
Video #2: Finding & Fix Missing Alternative Text
Video #3: How to Use the Course
Video #4: Accessibility Compliance Checklist
Video #5: Color Contrast Checker
Video #6: Free Resources for Web Accessibility
Want to Go Further?
The free plugin gives you practical tools to start improving accessibility inside WordPress. For users who want expanded features, additional guidance, and more advanced accessibility support, the Pro version is designed to help you go further and make accessibility easier to manage over time.
Need Professional Accessibility Help?
For professional accessibility audits, remediation, PDF accessibility, VPAT/ACR support, and training, visit: 508accessible.com
External Services
This plugin uses the following third-party services:
- Incrementable.js
Used in the contrast testing tool to allow keyboard-accessible incrementable fields.
– Loaded from: leaverou.github.com/incrementable/incrementable.js
– No user data is sent.
– License: MIT License
– Source: github.com/LeaVerou/incrementable
Source Code
This plugin includes bundled/minified JavaScript and CSS files to optimize performance. To comply with WordPress.org guidelines for human-readable code, the original, non-minified source code is included directly within the plugin under:
/assets/src/ or `/src/`
This includes:
– Original JavaScript files before minification or bundling.
– SASS/SCSS or uncompiled CSS files (if applicable).
– Any build configuration files (such as webpack.config.js or angular.json if used).
These files are provided to ensure transparency and promote open-source collaboration.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3 or later. For more information, see GNU General Public License
Screenshots
Front-end accessibility checker highlighting live issues on the page including headings, contrast, link text, labels, image alt text, and landmarks — with issue details and code shown in a side panel. 
Missing Alt Text Finder showing Media Library images with fields to add or update Alternative Text, Caption, and Description — individually or all at once. 
Contrast Ratio Checker showing background and text color inputs, a live contrast ratio score, pass/fail result, and a split preview of text readability. 
Built-in Accessibility Course overview showing all 6 modules — from Foundations to Agency Implementation — with free and Pro access levels indicated. 
Course quiz for Module 1 Foundations with multiple choice questions to test accessibility knowledge. 
Certificate of Completion awarded after finishing the ClearPath Web Accessibility Course. 
Course admin panel showing enrolled users, module progress tracking, and options to invite new employees or send follow-up emails. 
Interactive ADA Checklist organized by WCAG categories — work through Perceivable, Operable, and other principles and check off requirements as you go. 
Section 508 Checklist covering interoperability, accessibility services, and platform accessibility features with checkable compliance items. 
European Accessibility Act (EAA) Checklist covering WCAG 2.1 success criteria mapped to EU standard EN 301 549. 
Free Resources tab with links to micro lessons, WCAG guidelines, testing tools, designer and developer resources, and accessibility standards. 
ClearPath Web Accessibility homepage showing the plugin is trusted by 30,000+ sites with a 4.9 rating.
Installation
- In your WordPress Admin dashboard, go to Plugins Add New.
- Search for Accessibility Tools & Alt Text Finder.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Go to Tools Accessibility Multi-Tool and start with the Missing Alt Text Finder, or open the built-in course if you’re new to accessibility.
FAQ
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Does this plugin make my site fully compliant?
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No. It helps you find and fix common issues (especially missing image text alternatives) and learn accessibility fundamentals, but compliance still requires human review and manual testing.
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What does the accessibility checker review?
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The accessibility checker helps review common page-level issues, including headings, labels, color contrast, link text, image Alt text, and landmarks. It also includes a screen reader preview wand, issue location and code details, plus suggested fixes. Remember: automated checks are helpful, but they do not replace manual accessibility testing.
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Is the web accessibility course included?
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Yes, the first module and quiz of the course is available inside the plugin and is designed to help site owners and content teams understand what to fix and how to prioritize improvements.
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What image text can I manage?
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Alternative Text (Alt), Description, and Caption fields for images, including images already used on Posts and Pages.
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Will this improve SEO too?
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Adding accurate Alt text can help with image understanding and overall content quality. Avoid keyword stuffing and write Alt text that describes the image’s purpose clearly.
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Does it work with my theme or page builder?
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It works through WordPress media and content usage. If your builder stores images in custom ways, results may vary.
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Is there a Pro version?
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Yes. The free plugin gives you practical tools to start improving accessibility inside WordPress. The Pro version is designed for users who want expanded features, additional guidance, and more advanced accessibility support inside the plugin. Visit: 508accessible.com/accessibility-wp-multi-tool
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How do I get help with my WordPress accessibility?
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Need help beyond the plugin? ClearPath Web Accessibility offers WordPress accessibility audits, remediation, PDF accessibility, VPAT/ACR support, and training. You can also request a free initial homepage accessibility review, to help understand where your site stands. Visit: 508accessible.com
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What’s the best way to use this plugin?
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Start with a quick accessibility check review the issues found fix missing Alt text and image fields check contrast use the checklist follow the course for long-term improvement.
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Contributors & Developers
“Accessibility Tools & Alt Text Finder” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
3.0
- Added Courses functionality with interactive accessibility training modules
- Added Quiz system for testing accessibility knowledge
- Added Module-based learning structure for organized course content
- Added Certificate generation for course completion
- Added Progress tracking for courses and quizzes
- Added Frontend course display and enrollment system
- Improved overall user interface and experience
- Enhanced accessibility compliance features
2.0
- UI issue fix.
- Improvement & Bug Fix
- Improved Usage Guidelines
- Check Latest Compatibility
- Update General Text
1.4
- Initial public release.