# AccessIQ — WCAG Accessibility Scanner, Heatmap & Behavior Analytics

> AccessIQ has <10 active installs and 437 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** AccessIQ works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Free WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 accessibility scanner + self-hosted click heatmaps + behavior analytics. One plugin. One dashboard. Zero subscriptions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,513
- **Downloads (30 days):** 437 (+90.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** thereadscope (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/readscope/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/accessiq/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | >100 | 629 |
| [accessibility checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility-checker/) | #21 | 27 |
| [heatmap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heatmap/) | #33 | 36 |
| [screen reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/screen-reader/) | #7 | 15 |
| [wcag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wcag/) | >100 | 226 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,385 |
| accessibility checker | #99 | 218 |
| heatmap | #71 | 227 |
| screen reader | >100 | 2,027 |
| wcag | >100 | 824 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pojo-accessibility/) | 500K+ | 2.9/5 (162) | Aug 24, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Accessibility by UserWay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userway-accessibility-widget/) | 80K+ | 4/5 (57) | Dec 8, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Oct 2, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alttext-ai/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (35) | Oct 2, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpletoc/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Oct 3, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AccessIQ free?
Yes. AccessIQ is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AccessIQ safe to use in 2026?
AccessIQ works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AccessIQ?
AccessIQ is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,513 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 437 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AccessIQ work with WordPress 7.1?
AccessIQ 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 AccessIQ need?
AccessIQ requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AccessIQ last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on June 11, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes AccessIQ?
AccessIQ is developed and maintained by thereadscope.

### What are the best alternatives to AccessIQ?
The most popular alternatives to AccessIQ are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessiq/ · Generated 2026-10-04 06:07 UTC by PageForge