WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are the global standard for digital accessibility. But not every criterion in WCAG can be tested by software alone. Some can be fully automated, others require manual verification, and many require a combination of both.
Until now, it hasn’t always been clear which is which. That’s why we’ve released a new WCAG Criteria Breakdown View inside the AccessibilityChecker.org platform.
The New WCAG Criteria Breakdown
Our new overview section shows you the entire WCAG success criteria list and clearly marks:
Which parts can be automatically tested by our accessibility engine.
Which parts require manual testing.
Which parts are hybrid, requiring both automated checks and manual confirmation.
This gives you full visibility into what’s already being scanned for you, and what still needs a human check to reach 100% compliance.
Guided Manual Testing — Now 22 Procedures
Previously, our platform included just 4 general manual test procedures. We’ve now expanded and refined these into 22 detailed manual test procedures. Each one maps directly to WCAG criteria, giving you much more precise guidance.
Even better, these tests are designed so that a web developer with no prior accessibility experience can complete them by following our step-by-step guided wizard. The wizard walks you through each check, explains what to look for, and shows you how to record results.
Your Options for Manual Audits
We know not every team wants to take on the responsibility of performing manual audits themselves. If you’d prefer, you can reach out to us for a professional manual audit conducted by one of our accessibility experts. We’ll provide a tailored quote, and our team will handle the manual testing for you.
Why This Matters
Transparency: You can now see exactly which WCAG criteria are covered automatically and which require human input.
Completeness: Our updated manual procedures ensure you can reach true WCAG compliance, not just partial coverage.
Flexibility: Choose between doing the manual checks yourself (with our wizard) or outsourcing them to our experts.