WCAG 2.2 Level AA Β· European Accessibility Act 2025 Β· Free

Free WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Checker

Test your website for WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility issues. Get a detailed report with every problem and how to fix it β€” in 60 seconds.

What the accessibility checker tests

Key WCAG 2.2 AA requirements checked automatically.

Color contrast

Checks all text against WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

Image alt text

Detects images missing alternative text descriptions for screen reader users.

Form labels

Identifies input fields without proper labels, breaking screen reader and keyboard accessibility.

Page language

Verifies the lang attribute is declared on the <html> element.

Heading structure

Checks for logical heading hierarchy (H1 β†’ H2 β†’ H3) required for screen reader navigation.

Link text

Identifies links with non-descriptive text like 'click here' or 'read more'.

European Accessibility Act 2025

The EAA entered into force on June 28, 2025. Businesses selling to EU customers must comply with WCAG 2.2 Level AA or face fines up to €1 million in some member states.

Read the complete EAA guide

Frequently asked questions

What is WCAG 2.2?

WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard for web accessibility, published by the W3C. Level AA is the compliance target for most legal frameworks, including the European Accessibility Act 2025.

Does the European Accessibility Act require WCAG 2.2?

Yes. The EAA, which entered into force on June 28, 2025, requires private sector businesses selling to EU customers to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

How much of WCAG can an automated checker catch?

Automated tools reliably catch 30–40% of WCAG issues β€” things like missing alt text, contrast problems, and missing labels. The rest requires manual testing with real assistive technologies.

My website passed the automated check. Am I fully compliant?

A passing automated scan is a good start, but not a guarantee of full compliance. Keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility and cognitive accessibility require manual testing.

Is your website accessible?

Free WCAG 2.2 scan. No signup required. Results in 60 seconds.