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SiteArmor scans 60+ accessibility rules across six categories mapped to WCAG 2.1 success criteria. Every check is tied to a real user impact — blind users, motor-impaired users, people with cognitive disabilities, and users of assistive technologies.
Paste any public web page URL — homepage, product page, contact form, or checkout. No installation required.
SiteArmor loads your page and runs 60+ accessibility checks against WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria in under 30 seconds.
Every violation is categorized as Critical, Serious, Moderate, or Minor — so you know exactly what to fix first.
Each issue comes with a plain-English explanation and AI-generated code snippets showing exactly how to fix your HTML.
Export a professional compliance report to share with your dev team, clients, or legal counsel.
Automated tools and manual expert audits serve different purposes. Here's how to decide what's right for your situation.
| Aspect | Automated (SiteArmor) | Manual Expert Audit |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 30 seconds | 2–5 days |
| Cost | Free – $49/mo | $2,000–$10,000+ |
| Repeatable | Yes — run after every deploy | No — one-time engagement |
| Coverage | ~40% of WCAG criteria | ~100% of WCAG criteria |
| Screen reader testing | No | Yes |
| Cognitive accessibility | Limited | Yes |
| Legal documentation | PDF report | Full audit report |
| Best for | Continuous monitoring | Full compliance certification |
Recommendation: Start with an automated audit to fix low-hanging fruit. If you've received an ADA demand letter or need full VPAT documentation, follow up with a manual audit.
Critical violations block screen reader users entirely. Start here — missing form labels, images with no alt text, keyboard traps.
Serious issues create significant barriers. Low color contrast and missing landmarks fall here. High impact, often quick to fix.
Moderate violations affect certain user groups. Inconsistent navigation, vague link text, and missing language attributes.
Document your compliance status publicly. Shows good faith, provides user contact channel, and is legally recommended.
After fixing: Re-scan to verify violations are resolved. Accessibility can regress with new content or code — schedule recurring audits or add to your CI/CD pipeline. See our WCAG 2.1 Checklist for a complete reference to check against.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation — and courts have consistently ruled that websites qualify. The DOJ finalized rules in April 2024 requiring state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA; private businesses face the same standard in litigation.
Plaintiffs' firms send hundreds of demand letters per week to businesses with inaccessible websites. Settlement costs typically run $25,000–$100,000, plus remediation and ongoing monitoring. The average cost of proactive remediation: a few hundred dollars and a developer sprint.
Read our full guide on ADA website compliance to understand who is at risk, what violates the ADA, and how to establish a good-faith compliance program.
An automated audit is a critical first step but covers roughly 40% of WCAG 2.1 criteria. Automated tools detect objective violations like missing alt text, low contrast ratios, and missing form labels. For full ADA/WCAG compliance — especially if you've received a demand letter — combine automated scanning with manual testing and an accessibility statement.
Run an audit after every significant code deploy or content update. Accessibility regressions are common — a new image added without alt text, a form field added without a label, or a CSS change that breaks focus indicators. Monthly scans at minimum; weekly if your site changes frequently.
SiteArmor checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which is the legal standard referenced by the ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549 (EU), and most global accessibility regulations. Level AAA criteria are more stringent and generally not required by law.
No — the opposite is true. Many WCAG fixes directly improve SEO: alt text on images, proper heading hierarchy, descriptive link text, semantic HTML, fast load times, and mobile responsiveness are all ranking signals. Accessibility and SEO share a common foundation.
The free tool scans publicly accessible pages. Pro accounts include dashboard access where you can scan any page. For authenticated routes, the recommended approach is to run audits in your staging environment or CI/CD pipeline before deployment.
ADA lawsuits for web accessibility reached 4,605 cases in 2023 — a 320% increase from 2019. Defendants typically settle for $25,000–$100,000+. Beyond legal risk, inaccessible sites exclude the 26% of US adults with a disability, limiting your reach and revenue.
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Audit My Website Free →Prefer a deeper audit? Generate an Accessibility Statement to document your current status.