For developers, designers, and QA teams building accessible web applications

Professional accessibility scanner for Chrome

A11y Lens scans web pages for WCAG violations using axe-core, displays results in Chrome's Side Panel, and highlights issues directly on the page with severity-coded outlines.

5 free scans per month • Unlimited scans with Pro

Core Features

WCAG 2.1 AA / 2.2 AA

Scan pages against WCAG 2.1 AA or WCAG 2.2 AA conformance levels using axe-core accessibility testing engine.

Chrome Side Panel

Results display in Chrome's native Side Panel interface, keeping your workflow uninterrupted while you inspect violations.

Visual highlighting

All violations are outlined on the page with color-coded borders. Click any violation to scroll to it and see it pulse.

Severity grouping

Violations organized by impact level: Critical, Serious, Moderate, Minor

Expandable details

Each violation card expands to show affected elements, WCAG criteria, impact level, and remediation guidance.

Freemium model

5 free scans per month. Upgrade to Pro ($12/month) for unlimited scans. Email hello@a11ylens.com to purchase.

Technical Specifications

Engine

axe-core

Platform

Chrome Extension (Manifest V3)

Interface

Chrome Side Panel

Framework

Preact + TypeScript

Standards

WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the freemium model work?

You get 5 free scans per month. The counter resets on the 1st of each month. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scans and support ongoing development.

How do I get a Pro license?

Email hello@a11ylens.com with "A11y Lens Pro License" in the subject. We'll send you a license key and payment instructions. Enter the key in Settings to activate Pro. Your license works on all your devices.

Does A11y Lens catch all accessibility issues?

No automated tool catches everything. A11y Lens finds common WCAG violations, but manual testing is still needed for complete accessibility coverage—especially for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and contextual issues.

Is my data collected or sent to a server?

No. A11y Lens runs entirely in your browser. Scans happen locally, and no data is sent to external servers. Your privacy is protected.