Why automated WCAG testing is not enough
Automated checks are useful but cannot replace people using the site.
What automation can detect
Common issues include missing text alternatives, some accessible-name problems, invalid attributes and some contrast violations.
What requires judgment
Alternative text quality, logical reading order, focus management, keyboard experience, error clarity and cognitive usability often require human evaluation.
Build a repeatable review
Check keyboard navigation, screen reader announcements, mobile resizing, zoom, color and form errors across representative user journeys.
Report limitations precisely
Avoid badges stating legally certified or fully accessible based on a scan. Document tested pages, methods, dates and unresolved issues.
Try the relevant free tool, then verify any output against actual website behavior and local requirements.
Open related tool →Further references
For European data rights, consult the European Commission guidance. For accessibility, consult W3C WAI evaluation guidance. For advertising consent, check your ad provider’s current publisher requirements.
- European Commission — data protection
- W3C WAI — accessibility evaluation
- Google AdSense — certified CMP requirements
Educational content, not legal advice. Last editorial review: 3 November 2026.