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Scan any website for WCAG 2.1 accessibility issues in 60 seconds. Get your compliance score and the violations that trigger ADA lawsuits.

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8,667
ADA lawsuits filed in 2025
94.8%
of websites fail basic accessibility
$5K–75K
typical ADA settlement range

What This ADA Compliance Checker Tests

Language Declaration
WCAG 3.1.1

Checks that your page declares a language attribute so screen readers pronounce content correctly.

Image Alt Text
WCAG 1.1.1

Finds images without descriptive alt text. This is the #1 violation on most websites.

Empty Links
WCAG 2.4.4

Identifies links with no text content, which are invisible to screen reader users.

Form Input Labels
WCAG 1.3.1

Checks that every form field has a label so users know what to enter.

Page Title
WCAG 2.4.2

Verifies your page has a descriptive title for browser tabs and screen readers.

Heading Structure
WCAG 1.3.1

Checks for proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) that screen readers use for navigation.

Skip Navigation
WCAG 2.4.1

Checks for a skip-to-content link so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Viewport Meta
WCAG 1.4.4

Verifies the viewport is configured to allow text resizing on mobile devices.

Autoplaying Media
WCAG 1.4.2

Detects video or audio that auto-plays, which disrupts screen readers and can trigger seizures.

Why ADA Compliance Matters

ADA lawsuits are increasing every year

8,667 ADA Title III lawsuits were filed in federal courts in 2025, according to Seyfarth Shaw. Web accessibility lawsuits make up a growing share. Serial plaintiff firms file hundreds of nearly identical cases targeting businesses with common WCAG violations.

April 2026 government deadline signals broader enforcement

The DOJ's Title II rule requires state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA by April 24, 2026. While this applies to government sites specifically, it establishes WCAG 2.1 AA as the federal benchmark and signals the direction of enforcement for private businesses under Title III.

Settlements cost $5,000 to $75,000+

Most ADA web accessibility cases settle between $5,000 and $75,000. In California, the Unruh Civil Rights Act adds $4,000 per violation per visit in statutory damages. Legal defense costs $10,000 to $50,000+ even if you win.

94.8% of websites have accessibility issues

WebAIM's annual analysis of the top 1 million websites found that 94.8% have detectable WCAG failures. The average site has over 50 violations. If you haven't checked, your site almost certainly has issues.

Sources: Seyfarth Shaw 2025 ADA Title III lawsuit report. WebAIM Million 2025. DOJ Title II final rule (28 CFR Part 35). Accessible.org settlement data.

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Find out exactly which WCAG violations are on your site before a plaintiff attorney does.

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What You Get

Free Scan
$0
  • Compliance score (0-100)
  • Violation count by severity
  • Top 3 issues shown with details
  • No signup or email required
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Full Report
$19 one-time
  • Every violation with full details
  • Exact HTML element causing each issue
  • WCAG rule mapping for each violation
  • Step-by-step fix instructions
  • Downloadable PDF report
  • Hand directly to your developer

ADA Compliance Checker FAQ

What does this ADA compliance checker test?▾
We scan your page's live HTML for the WCAG 2.1 violations most commonly cited in ADA lawsuits: missing language attributes, images without alt text, empty links, unlabeled form inputs, missing page titles, skip navigation, heading structure, viewport settings, and autoplaying media. These are the issues plaintiff attorneys look for first.
Is this ADA compliance checker really free?▾
Yes. The scan is completely free with no signup required. You get your compliance score (0-100) and the top 3 violations instantly. If you want the full report with every violation, exact HTML elements, and step-by-step fix instructions, that's $19 one-time.
How long does the ADA compliance scan take?▾
Under 60 seconds. We fetch your page, analyze the HTML for WCAG violations, and show your results immediately. No waiting, no email required.
What ADA standards does this checker use?▾
We check against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria, which is the standard courts reference in ADA Title III cases. The DOJ's 2024 Title II rule explicitly adopts WCAG 2.1 AA, and courts routinely apply the same standard to private businesses under Title III.
Will passing this check make my site ADA compliant?▾
This scanner checks the most critical WCAG violations that trigger lawsuits. Full ADA compliance also requires manual testing with screen readers, keyboard navigation testing, and review of interactive elements. Our scan gives you a strong starting point and identifies the highest-risk issues first.
What is the April 2026 ADA deadline?▾
The DOJ's Title II web accessibility rule requires state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA by April 24, 2026 (or April 26, 2027 for smaller entities). While this rule applies specifically to government sites, it signals the direction of enforcement for private businesses under Title III as well.
How many ADA web accessibility lawsuits are filed each year?▾
In 2025, 8,667 ADA Title III lawsuits were filed in federal courts, according to Seyfarth Shaw's annual report. That number has grown every year since 2017. Many more demand letters are sent that never become filed lawsuits.
What's the difference between the free scan and the $19 full report?▾
The free scan shows your compliance score and the top 3 violations. The $19 full report includes every violation found, the exact HTML element causing each issue, the specific WCAG rule violated, step-by-step fix instructions, and a downloadable PDF you can hand to your developer or attorney.

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