PageAudit
Free Chrome Extension

Accessibility Checker for Chrome

Check any web page for WCAG 2.2 and ADA accessibility violations in one click. Get a compliance score, plain-English issue descriptions, and element highlighting -- all running locally in your browser.

Add to Chrome -- Free

No signup required. Works on any page.

Everything You Need to Check Accessibility

Powered by axe-core, the same engine used by Microsoft, Google, and the U.S. government.

One-Click Scanning

Click the extension icon on any page to run a full WCAG 2.2 Level AA audit instantly. No configuration, no URLs to paste.

Compliance Score

Get a 0-100 compliance score with a color-coded severity breakdown so you can see at a glance how accessible your page is.

Plain-English Results

Every issue is explained in plain English with actionable fix instructions. No WCAG rule codes or accessibility jargon.

Element Highlighting

Click any issue to highlight the exact element on the page. See precisely where the problem is and what needs to change.

Dark Pattern Detection

Checks for deceptive UI patterns flagged by the FTC, including hidden costs, trick questions, and forced continuity.

Government ADA Alerts

Automatically detects .gov and .mil domains and shows ADA Title II deadline alerts with compliance requirements.

How It Works

1

Install the Extension

Click "Add to Chrome" above to install from the Chrome Web Store. No account or signup needed.

2

Navigate to Any Page

Go to the web page you want to check -- your own site, a client’s site, localhost, staging, or any public URL.

3

Click and Get Results

Click the extension icon in your toolbar. In seconds, you’ll see a compliance score, issue breakdown by severity, and plain-English fix instructions for every problem found.

Privacy First

All scanning happens locally in your browser. No page content, URLs, or scan results are sent to any server. No account required. No browsing history collected. Your data stays on your device.

Read our extension privacy policy for full details.

Need Site-Wide Scanning?

The Chrome extension is perfect for quick page-level checks. For multi-page crawling, scheduled monitoring, PDF reports, and team collaboration, try PageAuditors -- our full web compliance platform.

Try Free Web ScannerView plans starting at $19/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chrome extension really free?
Yes, completely free with no limitations. There are no premium tiers, no trial periods, and no features locked behind a paywall. The extension scans one page at a time using the axe-core engine -- the same technology trusted by Microsoft, Google, and the U.S. government.
What does the extension check for?
The extension runs a full WCAG 2.2 Level AA audit covering color contrast, missing alt text, unlabeled form fields, keyboard navigation issues, ARIA misuse, heading structure problems, and dozens more rules. It also checks for FTC-flagged dark patterns and detects government domains that have ADA Title II compliance deadlines.
Does the extension collect my data?
No. All scanning happens locally in your browser. No page content, URLs, or scan results are sent to any server. The extension uses chrome.storage.local to save your last 10 scan results on your device. No account is required and no analytics or telemetry data is collected.
What permissions does the extension need?
The extension requests three minimal permissions: activeTab (scans only the page you are viewing, only when you click the icon), scripting (injects the axe-core scanner into the page), and storage (saves your scan history locally). It cannot access your browsing history, other tabs, or any data you do not explicitly scan.
How is this different from the PageAuditors web scanner?
The Chrome extension scans one page at a time directly in your browser -- perfect for quick spot checks during development or content review. The PageAuditors web scanner at pageauditors.com offers multi-page crawling, scheduled monitoring, PDF reports, and site-wide compliance tracking. Use the extension for quick checks and the web scanner for comprehensive audits.
Does it work on localhost and staging sites?
Yes. Because the extension runs entirely in your browser, it works on any page you can load -- including localhost development servers, staging environments, and password-protected pages you are already signed in to.

Start Checking Accessibility Now

Free, private, and works on any page -- including localhost and staging.

Add to Chrome -- Free