<h2>Make your website accessible with Accessibility Checker</h2>
<p>Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker helps you find and fix accessibility problems as you create content — no need to leave the WordPress editor. The plugin scans your posts and pages each time you save or publish, then shows errors and warnings directly in the edit screen so you can fix issues in real time.</p>
<p>Accessibility Checker runs over 40 automated checks based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 and highlights exactly which elements fail WCAG. If you aren’t sure what a code snippet means, flip to the front-end view to see the element highlighted on your website.</p>
<p>Accessibility Checker also includes 10 automated fixes to resolve common accessibility barriers for you. Helpful documentation is available for every issue, and accessibility consulting is available if you need expert help.</p>
<h3>Automated accessibility fixes</h3>
<p>Have accessibility issues on your website that you can’t fix? Accessibility Checker can fix common issues in themes and plugins. One-click fixes include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Add skip links</li>
<li>Add focus outlines</li>
<li>Block links opening new windows</li>
<li>Force links to be underlined</li>
<li>Label comment fields</li>
<li>Label search fields</li>
<li>Add <code>lang</code> and <code>dir</code> attributes</li>
<li>Make the viewport scalable</li>
<li>Remove positive tab index to fix incorrect focus order</li>
<li>Remove title attributes from elements with preferred accessible names</li>
<li>Add warnings to links that open in new tabs</li>
<li>Add file size & type to links [Pro]</li>
<li>Add missing page titles [Pro]</li>
<li>Block PDF uploads [Pro]</li>
<li>Label form fields [Pro]</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ensure ongoing ADA, Section 508, AODA, European Accessibility Act, and WCAG compliance</h3>
<p>Laws around the world require websites to be accessible. Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker is the best automated tool to run to support your accessibility strategy.</p>
<ul>
<li>Find problems fast.</li>
<li>Learn accessibility as you go.</li>
<li>Easy automated fixes.</li>
<li>Personalized support and custom plans for more complex remediation needs. [Pro]</li>
</ul>
<p>Start making your website comply with accessibility laws and requirements today. Making your website accessible reduces legal risk, improves SEO, and can increase conversions.</p>
<h4>A vital part of your WordPress accessibility strategy</h4>
<p>Accessibility Checker is the best automated tool to run along with your manual accessibility tests. It’s perfect for <strong>small business websites</strong>, <strong>large enterprise organizations</strong>, and everything in between. Whether you’re running a small brochure website, an <strong>ecommerce</strong> store with thousands of products, or a <strong>multi-site</strong> network for a university, Accessibility Checker is the right tool for your website.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>No limits on pages scanned.</strong> Have hundreds of blog posts or pages on your website? No problem!</li>
<li><strong>Coded and tested by accessibility experts.</strong> Equalize Digital team members are certified accessibility professionals by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and experts at building accessible WordPress websites.</li>
<li><strong>WCAG 2.2 A, AA, and AAA guidance.</strong> Flags errors and warnings for accessibility problems according to WCAG 2.2.</li>
<li><strong>Readability analysis and auto insertion of simplified summary.</strong> Includes a Flesch Kincaid grade level analysis and a place to enter a simplified summary to meet WCAG Success Criterion 3.1.5 Reading Level.</li>
<li><strong>Ignore feature.</strong> Easily close errors or warnings that have been assessed manually and determined to be not relevant. Optionally, document a reason/notes with each ignore. Logs the username and date/time when errors/warnings are ignored.</h3>
</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility statement.</strong> Draft accessibility statement that you can modify for your organization and publish on your website to share your accessibility efforts with the public.</li>
<li><strong>Footer accessibility statement.</strong> One-click to insert an accessibility statement in your footer.</li>
<li><strong>Detailed documentation.</strong> Thorough help articles and instructions for fixing problems – the perfect resource for learning more about accessibility.</li>
<li><strong>[Pro] Bulk scanning.</strong> Scan all posts and pages in bulk rather than one-by-one for an overview of your entire site’s accessibility.</li>
<li><strong>[Pro] Scan additional post types.</strong> Add the Accessibility Checker in-post accessibility audit to any post type present on your website.</li>
<li><strong>[Pro] Admin columns.</strong> Quickly seeing the accessibility status of posts and pages at a glance by adding accessibility status columns.</li>
<li><strong>[Pro] Centralized Open Issues list.</strong> See all existing issues in one place for fast-track accessibility remediation.</li>
<li><strong>[Pro] Ignore Log.</strong> See all items that have been ignored on the website, by whom, and when, in one central place. Reopen errors or warnings that have been incorrectly ignored.</li>
<li><strong>[Pro] User restrictions on Ignore.</strong> Limit which user roles can ignore errors and warnings – allows for greater admin control and management of accessibility review.</li>
</ul>
<p>Additional paid add-ons include:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Audit History add-on:</strong> track and report on changes over time.</li>
<li><strong>CSV Export add-on:</strong> export issues to CSV for management in a spreadsheet or project management tool.</li>
<li><strong>Multisite add-on:</strong> see accessibility status and manage settings for all sites in your network.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our support team is here to help you</h3>
<p>The Equalize Digital team aims to provide regular support for Accessibility Checker. If you have a question about the plugin or its use, we will do our best to help you quickly. Our support hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM U.S. Central. Please understand that we do prioritize support for purchasers of Accessibility Checker Pro.</p>
<p>If you need one-on-one email support, please consider purchasing <a href="https://equalizedigital.com/accessibility-checker/pricing/?ref=woocommerce&utm_source=woo&utm_medium=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">Accessibility Checker Pro</a>. Accessibility Checker Pro customers receive unlimited personal support on plugin usage and features.</p>
<p>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/wordpress.accessibility" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Accessibility Facebook group</a> for community support and to connect with other developers, designers, and content creators who are working to make their websites more accessible. This is a great place to get free WP accessibility remediation assistance from others in the community.</p>
<p>For paid Accessibility Checker customers on a small business plan or above, we provide two accessibility <a href="https://equalizedigital.com/learn/office-hours/?ref=woocommerce&utm_source=woo&utm_medium=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">office hours</a> calls each month to address your remediation queries. This is an invaluable resource for those who need direct assistance and expert insights when making their sites more accessible.</p>
<h3>Learn accessibility</h3>
<p>Want to learn more about accessibility and stay on-top of accessibility best practices? Attend an official WordPress Accessibility Meetup!</p>
<p>These free virtual meetups are held twice per month via Zoom and are live captioned. <a href="https://equalizedigital.com/wordpress-accessibility-meetup/?ref=woocommerce&utm_source=woo&utm_medium=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about the WP Accessibility Meetup</a></p>
<h3>About us</h3>
<p><a href="https://equalizedigital.com/?ref=woocommerce&utm_source=woo&utm_medium=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">Equalize Digital</a> is a mission-driven organization striving to create a world where all people have equal access to products and tools on web, regardless of ability. Our team has been building custom WordPress websites, themes, and plugins since 2010, including government, higher ed, and enterprise websites.</p>

Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker

<p>Real-time accessibility testing and automated fixes in your WordPress dashboard. Start making your WooCommerce store accessible today.</p>

<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">SecureGate Captcha: Advanced Bot Protection for Modern Online Stores</h1>
<p><strong>Stop spam bots, fake accounts, and automated checkout abuse without hurting your conversion rates.</strong></p>
<p>Automated threats are no longer just a nuisance—they directly impact store performance, skew analytics, and erode customer trust. <strong>SecureGate Captcha</strong> is purpose-built for WooCommerce merchants who demand reliable protection without disrupting the shopping experience for real customers.</p>
<p>Unlike plugins that rely on heavy scripts or a single failure point, SecureGate combines multiple modern CAPTCHA providers, intelligent attempt monitoring, and store-aware security logic. We stop malicious traffic while keeping your checkout smooth and fast.</p>
<h2>Why SecureGate?</h2>
<h3>Native WooCommerce Integration</h3>
<p>We don’t just “support” WooCommerce; we built this specifically for it. SecureGate protects the revenue-critical areas of your store with zero layout breakage or friction:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Checkout Protection:</strong> Seamless security for both guest and logged-in flows.</li>
<li><strong>Account Security:</strong> Protects Login, Registration, and Password Reset forms.</li>
<li><strong>WordPress Core:</strong> Secures standard WordPress login and user actions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Multi-Provider Flexibility (With Auto-Failover)</h3>
<p>Don’t get locked into a single provider. Choose the verification method that fits your specific audience, or let SecureGate manage it for you:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cloudflare Turnstile:</strong> Privacy-first, invisible, and highly conversion-friendly.</li>
<li><strong>Google reCAPTCHA:</strong> Support for v2 (Checkbox) and v3 (Invisible).</li>
<li><strong>hCaptcha:</strong> Enterprise-grade protection against sophisticated bots.</li>
<li><strong>Built-in Fallback:</strong> A self-hosted CAPTCHA requiring no API keys.
<ul>
<li><em>Smart Feature:</em> If an external service (like Google) goes down, SecureGate automatically switches to the built-in fallback to ensure your store is never left unprotected.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Intelligent Threat Mitigation</h3>
<p>We prioritize legitimate shoppers. SecureGate monitors verification attempts to block abusive behavior without punishing humans:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Smart Cooldowns:</strong> Progressive delays applied after repeated failures.</li>
<li><strong>Auto-Block:</strong> Temporary IP blocks for highly suspicious, high-velocity activity.</li>
<li><strong>Admin Safe-List:</strong> Administrators are immune to lockouts, ensuring you never lose access to your dashboard.</li>
<li><strong>Emergency Bypass:</strong> A built-in “break glass” option for instant recovery in edge cases.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Performance & Privacy First</h3>
<p>Security shouldn’t cost you speed. SecureGate is engineered to be lightweight and invisible to search engines:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Zero Load Impact:</strong> Scripts only load on the specific pages where forms are enabled.</li>
<li><strong>Core Web Vitals Friendly:</strong> No layout shifts or render-blocking resources.</li>
<li><strong>Caching Compatible:</strong> Works perfectly with caching plugins, CDNs, and reverse proxies.</li>
<li><strong>GDPR Compliant:</strong> No sensitive customer data is stored; logging is anonymized.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Real-Time Analytics & Visibility</h3>
<p>Stop guessing about your security status. Get a clear view of threat activity directly from your dashboard:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Live Stats:</strong> View successful verifications vs. blocked attempts.</li>
<li><strong>Provider Usage:</strong> See which CAPTCHA method is handling the most traffic.</li>
<li><strong>Threat Trends:</strong> Identify spikes in bot activity.</li>
<li><strong>Audit Logs:</strong> Exportable logs for security reviews or reporting.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Enterprise-Grade Compatibility</h3>
<p>SecureGate is tested in rigorous real-world WooCommerce environments:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>HPOS Ready:</strong> Fully compatible with High-Performance Order Storage.</li>
<li><strong>Proxy Support:</strong> Works behind Cloudflare and other reverse proxies.</li>
<li><strong>Ecosystem Safe:</strong> Tested with major WooCommerce extensions and themes.</li>
<li><strong>Global Ready:</strong> Translation-ready and Multisite compatible.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Built for Long-Term Growth</h3>
<p>SecureGate Captcha isn’t just a plugin—it’s a scalable security layer for your business. Whether you run a boutique shop or a high-traffic enterprise store, SecureGate provides the control, visibility, and reliability you need to protect your revenue.</p>
<p><strong>Secure your store today without compromising the user experience.</strong></p>

SecureGate Captcha

<p><strong data-start="751" data-end="814">Enterprise-grade CAPTCHA & site protection for WooCommerce.</strong><br data-start="814" data-end="817" />Block bots, spam, and fraud using Cloudflare Turnstile, Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Geo-Blocking, IP rules, and intelligent rate limiting — without slowing down your store.</p>

Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker vs SecureGate Captcha