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Simple to understand interface makes this a great tool for entry level through experienced testers!
July 06, 2022

Simple to understand interface makes this a great tool for entry level through experienced testers!

Lainie Strange | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

WAVE Browser Extensions

Overall Satisfaction with WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool

I am the lead web accessibility specialist for the state. This tool was the first automated plugin I ever used during accessibility testing. I use this to spot-check specific web pages as well as automated testing for smaller-scale sites. I also strongly encourage any of our testers to use this as the automated testing component of their testing process.
  • Creates a great visual display of where the error is located, both in HTML source and page view.
  • An excellent option in the contrast checker is to select the color slider to locate a color that will pass accessible.
  • Clearly displays the alt text of images to check that it makes sense and is accurate
  • Great at indicating if an error is visually hidden but in the code.
  • Clean, organized, easy-to-understand details report
  • Have it check for ARIA errors
  • Indicate whether errors are A, AA, etc.
  • Have the ability to set the accessibility standard level
  • Quick export of report
  • Simple, easy to understand interface so staff pick up on it quickly.
  • Quickly figure out correct color to use for contrast issues via the color slider
  • The carefully planned interface makes it great to do screenshots to share with someone to let them know where the error is
  • It's great at explaining what the error is and what it means.
  • It is an excellent testing tool for our web applications.
  • The fact it is free gives the freedom for anyone to use it at any time without needing to budget a tool.
  • It is a longstanding, trustworthy product.
For this, I'm speaking specifically to the Siteimprove browser plugin. The Siteimprove plugin: Allows to filter on guideline level Catches a few more errors than WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, but comes pretty close But, both do a great job in all other aspects WebAIM shines in its simplicity of overlaying of errors and warnings on the page. I think its real benefit is a lower learning curve on understanding how to use the tool

Do you think WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool's feature set?

Yes

Did WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool again?

Yes

I personally think WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool has the best-simplified interface of any automated checking tool. For this reason, I think this is the best for someone who is just learning how to review and read accessibility errors. It is obviously well suited if you don't need to run through a ton of pages at once. It's best for spot-checking or checking smallish sites. It works well if you don't need to export any type of accessibility report. It is ideal for someone who can go along and make the changes themself as they review the reports.