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Introduction to BarrierBreak A11yInspect

The Only Accessibility Browser Extension You Need.

BarrierBreak A11yInspect is a browser extension that integrates with the Inspect tool in DevTools. It helps you test and improve web page accessibility in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. The extension is available for Chrome, Edge and Firefox browsers.

Use A11yInspect to ensure accessibility when designing, developing, building, testing, or maintaining websites. It identifies accessibility gaps, enabling you to address them effectively.

What A11yInspect helps you achieve​

  • Test webpages for accessibility issues
    Identify elements that fail, pass (available only for A11yNow Enterprise subscribers), or require human validation.
  • Highlight code issues. Test web pages for accessibility issues
    Pinpoint the exact element or line of code that causes the issue.
  • Use built-in rulesets
    Use BarrierBreak’s regularly updated accessibility checks aligned with WCAG.
  • Track your scans
    View scan logs on the BarrierBreak A11yInspect website.
  • Run quick checks with bookmarklets
    Test specific accessibility elements.
  • Export and share results
    Download issues as an Excel file and download screenshots for reporting.

Why teams rely on A11yInspect​

A11yInspect helps you:

  • Find and fix issues early in development.
  • Build inclusive technology so more people can use your product or site.
  • Save time and effort by seeing issues and code together.
  • Maintain accessibility compliance across your product or site.