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Axe DevTools

As explained in WordPress Power Toolkit: Harness AI to build next-level websites

axe DevTools is an accessibility testing tool that analyzes web pages for accessibility violations and provides remediation guidance.

axe DevTools is a browser extension for checking web pages for accessibility problems and finding practical remediation suggestions. It can reveal issues such as poor text-background contrast and unclear button or link descriptions, while leaving some accessibility concerns for human review. section 8.6.2

Run an accessibility check on a website or WordPress theme:

  • Install the axe DevTools extension in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. section 8.6.2
  • Open the website frontend, launch the browser Inspector, and select axe DevTools. section 8.6.2
  • Follow the prompts to analyze the page, review detected issues, and apply the suggested solutions. section 8.6.2

How WordPress Power Toolkit: Harness AI to build next-level websites covers it

How deep it goes
Explains installation and page analysis, but stops short of testing every possible accessibility issue automatically.
Examples
Uses contrast problems and poorly described buttons or links as sample findings during theme analysis.
What it assumes
Assumes a browser and access to a website frontend; teaches the extension-based checking workflow.
What you can do after
Diagnose accessibility problems with the axe DevTools browser extension and follow its remediation suggestions.
How it connects
Connects accessibility testing with browser developer tools, Lighthouse, ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and screen readers.
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