AbleWidget — Accessibility Toolbar
Add the AbleWidget WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility toolbar to your WordPress site. Requires an active AbleWidget subscription.
Use with caution
AbleWidget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AbleWidget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| ada | >100 |
| screen reader | >100 |
| toolbar | >100 |
| wcag | >100 |
About AbleWidget — Accessibility Toolbar
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
AbleWidget adds a fully-featured WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility toolbar to every page of your WordPress site. Once activated, visitors can customise their browsing experience with features including:
- Text size adjustment
- High contrast, dark mode, and light mode
- Dyslexia-friendly font
- Enlarged cursor
- Focus highlighting
- Screen reader guidance
No code required. Install the plugin, tick “Enable widget” in Settings → AbleWidget, and the toolbar appears on your site immediately. Your licence is verified automatically by domain — there is no API key to copy and paste.
Subscription required
An active AbleWidget subscription is required for the widget to display. This plugin is free to install but will not function without a licence.
Plans are available at ablewidget.com:
- Starter — £120/yr, 1 domain
- Enterprise — £250/yr, up to 5 domains, custom colour & no branding
- Agency — £699/yr, unlimited domains
Privacy
When the widget is enabled, your site loads a JavaScript file from ablewidget.com. The request includes your site’s domain name, which is used to verify your licence. No personally identifiable information about your visitors is transmitted to AbleWidget servers. See the AbleWidget privacy policy for full details.
External Services
This plugin loads a JavaScript file from an external server when the widget is enabled:
Service: AbleWidget (https://ablewidget.com)
When it is used: On every front-end page load when the widget is enabled in settings.
What is transmitted: Your site’s domain name, used to verify your active subscription. No visitor PII is transmitted.
Service terms: https://ablewidget.com
Privacy policy: https://ablewidget.com/cookie-policy.php
Installation
- In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the
ablewidget.zipfile and click Install Now. - Click Activate Plugin.
- Go to Settings → AbleWidget.
- Tick Enable widget and save. The accessibility toolbar will appear on all pages immediately.
Alternatively, install via the WordPress.org plugin directory by searching for “AbleWidget”.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an AbleWidget account?
Yes. The widget verifies your licence by checking your site’s domain against our servers. Get started at ablewidget.com — the Starter plan is £120/yr for one domain.
Will it slow down my site?
No. The script loads asynchronously and has no effect on your page’s render time or Core Web Vitals scores.
Can I choose where the button appears on screen?
Yes — all plans support bottom-right and bottom-left positioning, configurable from the plugin settings page.
Can I use my brand colour for the widget?
Custom colours are available on Enterprise and Agency plans. Starter plan uses the default AbleWidget purple. The colour picker is in Settings → AbleWidget.
Does the plugin work with page builders like Elementor or Divi?
Yes. The plugin injects the script via the standard wp_footer hook, which is supported by all major page builders and themes.
Does the “Powered by AbleWidget” label appear on my site?
No — the attribution label is hidden by default. You can opt in to displaying it by checking “Show ‘Powered by AbleWidget’ label on the widget” in Settings → AbleWidget.
How do I manage or cancel my subscription?
Visit ablewidget.com/manage.php and enter your email address for a link to your Stripe customer portal.
Changelog
Removes unsupported position options. Recommended update for all users.
1.0.4
- Fixed text domain to match plugin slug (
ablewidget-accessibility-toolbar). - Attribution (“Powered by AbleWidget”) is now hidden by default; admins must explicitly opt in to display it.
- Added
ablewidgetWordPress.org account to Contributors.
1.0.1
- Removed top-right and top-left position options (not supported by the widget).
- Fixed plugin name consistency.
- Updated tested up to WordPress 6.9.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
AbleWidget — Accessibility Toolbar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is AbleWidget free?
Yes. AbleWidget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AbleWidget safe to use in 2026?
AbleWidget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AbleWidget?
AbleWidget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 412 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.
Does AbleWidget work with WordPress 7.1?
AbleWidget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does AbleWidget need?
AbleWidget requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AbleWidget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes AbleWidget?
AbleWidget is developed and maintained by ablewidget.
What are the best alternatives to AbleWidget?
The most popular alternatives to AbleWidget are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).
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