axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing

Accessibility Checker for Developers, Testers, and Designers in Edge
What is axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing?
'axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing' is a user-friendly extension for Microsoft Edge used by developers, testers, and designers to identify and rectify accessibility issues during the development of a website. This free tool is powered by the global leading accessibility testing engine, axe-core. Besides automated testing and preventing false positives, it improves accuracy, reduces the risk of accessibility lawsuits, and optimizes the website for inclusive user experiences.
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Add-on stats

Rating: 4.90 (21)
Version: 4.96.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-06)
Creation date: 2022-02-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • debugger
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 3.04M

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# 707 ▲ 8
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#66 in Developer tools ▲ 1 #6 in Make the web accessible

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Add-on summary

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Accessibility checker for developers, testers, and designers in Microsoft Edge.

Find and fix more accessibility issues during website development with axe DevTools.

The free axe DevTools browser extension is a fast, lightweight, yet powerful testing tool driven by the world’s most trusted accessibility testing engine, axe-core, developed by Deque.

Why use axe DevTools to build accessible websites? -To deliver brilliant user experiences for everyone, including the 1 billion people globally living with a disability today. -To avoid wasting time chasing fake issues. Only axe prevents false positive results. -To improve accuracy, preventing tickets from resurfacing again and again. -To reduce the risk and cost of accessibility lawsuits.

★ Automated testing With the push of a button, axe DevTools analyzes your site, automatically surfacing the majority of common accessibility issues—almost triple the industry average. Drill down into each issue, inspect the source of the problem and leverage extensive free remediation guidance to fix it quickly and accurately.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and helpful in identifying and fixing accessibility issues
  • Provides clear results and documentation
  • Features like 'Inspect Code' and 'Highlight' are useful for pinpointing issues
  • Zero false positives save time and effort
  • Available across multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
Cons
  • Important features require a paid Pro account
  • Reporting and sharing options could be improved
  • Not as thorough on some sites, indicating room for improvement in the tool's detection capabilities
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Helps identify and validate the fixing of accessibility issues
  • Zero false positives
  • Requires Pro account for full feature set
  • Good documentation and support to understand the accessibility issues
User reviews
Funciona bastante bien, pese a que no acaba de apurar en muchos sites, estéticamente está bastante mejor que las de la competencia y tiene margen de mejora. Funciona bien.
by Ferran, 2022-10-30
A great extension to start accessibility testing - unfortunately important features require a paid Pro account. The reporting and sharing options could be improved.
by EPO, 2022-07-10
Excellent. Efficient and effective digital accessibility toolkit for both development and testing teams everywhere.
by [email protected], 2020-09-25
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Risk impact

axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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