neil williams

Images without alt text are a problem for accessibility (screen readers) and SEO. 
This lightweight plugin automatically adds alt attributes where they are missing:
<ul>
<li>Inside post content → uses the current post title. </li>
<li>For images loaded via <code>wp_get_attachment_image()</code> → uses the image filename (without extension). </li>
</ul>
If an image already has alt text, the plugin leaves it untouched.
No settings, no configuration — just activate and your site is more accessible.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Improves accessibility by ensuring images have alt text. </li>
<li>Helps SEO by filling in descriptive alt attributes. </li>
<li>Post/page content images get the post title. </li>
<li>Template images (e.g. theme calls) get the filename. </li>
<li>Super lightweight and fast.</li>
</ul>

Auto Alt Images

Automatically fills in missing alt attributes for images using the post title or filename.

WebToffee

Uzair

Accessibility Tool kit is a powerful WordPress accessibility plugin that helps make your entire WordPress site compliant with a11y standards, including WCAG 2.1 level A and AA, Section 508, and ARIA guidelines.
The plugin helps you detect and address common accessibility issues on your WordPress website, from missing labels to improper heading structure and keyboard navigation traps.
Accessibility Toolkit is ideal for site administrators, developers, and agencies seeking to create more inclusive and user-friendly websites.
See our detailed <a href="https://www.webyes.com/documentation/wordpress-accessibility-toolkit-plugin-setup/" rel="nofollow ugc">guide to set up the WordPress Accessibility tool</a>.
Disclaimer: Accessibility Toolkit helps identify and address many common accessibility issues. However, it does not guarantee complete compliance with WCAG, ADA, or other accessibility laws and regulations. Additionally, some requirements, such as writing accurate image alt text, ensuring link purpose clarity, and maintaining proper heading/content hierarchy, still require manual review and human judgment.
For full legal compliance, we recommend conducting a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation process.
Watch this video to learn how the plugin works
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<h3>More than an Accessibility Widget or an Overlay Widget</h3>
Accessibility Tool Kit is not an accessibility widget or an overlay. The plugin aims to remediate accessibility issues and fix barriers at the code level without compromising the performance of the website. 
The plugin does not add JavaScript to modify how people with disabilities and users of assistive technologies interact with your website. Instead, this web accessibility WordPress plugin helps you:
<ul>
<li>Improve WordPress accessibility compliance without needing to code</li>
<li>Strengthen screen reader accessibility with better markup and ARIA attributes</li>
<li>Ensure more accessible links and forms sitewide</li>
<li>Make your site usable for keyboard-only navigation</li>
<li>Provide mobile zoom and readability enhancements for on-the-go visitors</li>
<li>Show commitment to inclusivity, build user trust, and support legal compliance with an accessibility statement.</li>
<li>Test website accessibility and give more control to users on how they choose to view the website with Accessibility Toolbar.</li>
</ul>
Accessibility Tool Kit, coupled with accessibility tester and validator tools like <a href="https://www.webyes.com/accessibility-checker/" rel="nofollow ugc">WebYes</a>, can help identify accessibility issues and provide guidance on how to fix them.
<h3>Accessibility Tool Kit Features for your WordPress Web Accessibility Goals</h3>
Website accessibility is crucial because around 15% of the world’s population, approximately 1 billion people, live with some form of disability. Ensuring your website is accessible and compliant with standards like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) level A, AA, and AAA, and legal frameworks such as the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the EAA (European Accessibility Act) creates an inclusive experience for people with diverse needs.
Below are the core features of the plugin that will help you reach your WordPress website accessibility goals:
<ul>
<li>Accessibility Checker – adds a front-end scanning widget to identify potential accessibility issues on your WordPress site. The checker detects WCAG violations such as missing labels, poor contrast, or improper heading structure, helping you understand where improvements are needed.</li>
<li>Issue Fixes – dynamically add code-level fixes to your website. </li>
<li>Accessibility toolbar – to help users with disability make necessary adjustments on your website to meet their unique accessibility needs.</li>
<li>Accessibility Statement Generator – easily generate and add an accessibility statement to your website per various laws, like the European Accessibility Act (EAA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Accessibility Checker for WordPress</h3>
The WordPress Accessibility Checker feature adds a front-end scanning widget that allows administrators to identify potential accessibility issues directly on the website. 
Key Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Adds a front-end scanning widget visible only to administrators.</li>
<li>Detects WCAG violations such as missing alt text, low color contrast, improper heading hierarchy, and unlabeled form fields.</li>
<li>Provides on-page visual indicators to pinpoint accessibility issues directly within the site layout.</li>
<li>Displays a summary of detected issues in an easy-to-read panel for quick reference.</li>
<li>Does not modify or overlay your website’s content or design; instead, it analyzes the underlying code to identify areas that need attention.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Dynamic Issue Fixes</h3>
This includes the following features that guide you towards the first steps in accessibility remediation.
<ul>
<li>Improved readability – ensures screen readers interpret text and language correctly.</li>
<li>Logical keyboard navigation – maintains natural tab flow and focus throughout the page.</li>
<li>Skip to content – lets users jump straight to the main content using the keyboard.</li>
<li>Visible focus indicators– highlight the active element clearly during keyboard use.</li>
<li>Clear and meaningful labels – adds helpful names to elements for better screen reader support.</li>
<li>Mobile-friendly zoom – allows users to zoom on mobile without breaking the layout.</li>
<li>Accessible links – make links stand out clearly and visibly without relying on color.</li>
<li>Predictable link behaviour – avoids unexpected new tabs or windows.</li>
<li>Link opening notices – alerts users when a link opens in a new tab or window.</li>
<li>Labelled form fields – ensures every input field has a proper label for accessibility.</li>
<li>Accessible search fields – adds clear labels to search bars for easier use.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Accessibility Toolbar</h3>
Accessibility Toolbar is an interactive widget designed to make your site more inclusive and user-friendly.
With this toolbar, website admins can give visitors more control over their browsing experience. The toolbar appears as a small, customizable widget on the front end of your website and offers several helpful tools:
<ul>
<li>Adjustable Font Size: Users can increase or decrease text size across your site for better readability.</li>
<li>Color Contrast Options: Switch between different color contrast modes to improve visibility and accessibility. This will also help you quickly test how the site performs under different visual conditions, particularly for users with low vision or color blindness.</li>
<li>Greyscale Mode: View your website in greyscale to test visual contrast and ensure elements are color independent.</li>
</ul>
Admins can use this feature to let visitors personalize how they view content on their website.
<h3>Accessibility Statement Generator</h3>
An accessibility statement is a public declaration of your website’s commitment to accessibility. 
It informs visitors about the steps you have taken to make your content accessible and what measures are in place to support users with disabilities.
With this feature, you can:
<ul>
<li>Quickly create and publish an accessibility statement on your site</li>
<li>Demonstrate transparency and inclusivity to your audience</li>
<li>Show compliance with legal frameworks like the ADA, Section 508, and the European Accessibility Act (EAA)</li>
<li>Build trust with users by clearly communicating your accessibility efforts</li>
</ul>
Publishing an accessibility statement not only improves user confidence but also helps reduce the risk of legal complaints by showing that you are actively working toward compliance.
<h3>Accessibility Is a Right, Not a Bonus</h3>
Accessibility helps ensure your website is welcoming and usable for everyone, including people with disabilities. This WP accessibility toolkit helps you improve accessibility with practical tools, while supporting the ongoing work of review, testing, and refinement.

Accessibility Tool Kit: WP Accessibility plugin for WCAG, Section 508, ADA, EAA Compliance

Powerful WordPress accessibility plugin to detect and fix WCAG issues, improve usability, and support ADA, EAA, and Section 508 compliance.

Auto Alt Images vs Accessibility Tool Kit: WP Accessibility plugin for WCAG, Section 508, ADA, EAA Compliance