Different types of accessibility testing tools

Here is a wide range of accessibility testing tools that can be used to identify and address accessibility issues.

Automated accessibility platforms

These are large-scale tools that allow multiple users to perform checks across a webpage.

Browser extensions

These tools allow us to check aspects of accessibility directly in the browsers.

Bookmarklets

Simple tests that allow us to test individual accessibility issues.

Colour contrast tools

These tools are focused on testing colour contrast.

Automated mobile tools

These tools provide automated testing for accessibility on mobile devices.

Content testing tools

These tools will test readability levels of written content.

Screen readers

These are the most commonly used screen readers across desktop and mobile devices.

Screen magnification and low vision tools

Accessibility inspection tools

Content testing tools