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Axe Accessibility Tester
STATUS
Open to developCATEGORIES
SUBMITTED
Aug 27, 2025
Automated web accessibility testing to ensure your websites are WCAG compliant. This Actor scans any website for accessibility issues and provides detailed reports with specific fixes to make your content accessible to all users.
Source: Axe Core on GitHub
how does the Axe Accessibility Tester work?
- Input parameters such as:
- Target website URL(s)
- Scope of the test (single page or full site)
- WCAG level (A, AA, AAA)
- Output format preferences
- Run the Actor
- The tester will:
- Analyze the DOM and page structure
- Detect accessibility violations (contrast, labels, ARIA attributes, etc.)
- Map issues to WCAG criteria and suggest fixes
- Export results in JSON, CSV, or Excel with issue details and remediation guidance
Axe Accessibility Tester API
The Axe Accessibility Tester API provides structured accessibility reports for any website. It integrates with JavaScript, Node.js, Python, or curl, allowing you to automate accessibility checks within your Apify environment or CI/CD pipelines.
use cases of the Axe Accessibility Tester
- Ensure websites comply with WCAG accessibility standards
- Automate accessibility testing as part of CI/CD workflows
- Identify and fix barriers for users with disabilities
- Help developers, QA teams, and content managers maintain inclusive websites
