For beginners looking to ensure their websites and applications are accessible, several user-friendly tools make accessibility testing straightforward. Here’s a list of some of the best accessibility testing tools:

🔍WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)

WAVE is a popular, free tool with a browser extension that highlights accessibility issues visually on the page. It’s excellent for beginners as it provides clear feedback on contrast, alt text, headings, and more.

🔍Axe Accessibility Checker

Axe is a browser extension that quickly scans web pages for accessibility issues and offers guidance on fixes. It’s widely used, integrates well with development tools, and is ideal for those new to accessibility testing.

🔍Lighthouse

Google’s Lighthouse tool offers an accessibility audit as part of its performance and SEO audits. Accessible in Chrome’s DevTools, it’s simple to use and gives detailed reports on accessibility improvements.

🔍Tenon

Tenon is an online tool that beginners can use to test websites by URL. It identifies issues with explanations and solutions, which makes it easy to understand and address accessibility errors.

🔍Accessibility Insights

Developed by Microsoft, this tool offers guided checks and fast assessments. Accessibility Insights is user-friendly and helps beginners test web pages step-by-step, covering both automated and manual checks.