# AccessVane – Accessibility Checker and Fixer

> AccessVane has <10 active installs and 95 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** AccessVane works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Find and fix accessibility problems. Scans against WCAG 2.2 AA and explains every issue in plain English. Not an overlay.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 293
- **Downloads (30 days):** 95 (-57% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SaifBrand (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/saifbrand/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/accessvane/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [a11y](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/a11y/) | >100 | 124 |
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | >100 | 679 |
| [ada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ada/) | #71 | 93 |
| [Alt Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alt-text/) | >100 | 235 |
| [wcag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wcag/) | >100 | 248 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| a11y | >100 | 210 |
| accessibility | >100 | 3,601 |
| ada | >100 | 278 |
| Alt Text | >100 | 2,171 |
| wcag | >100 | 915 |

## 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 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Oct 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility-helper/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (57) | Sep 2, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Contact Form 7: Accessible Defaults](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-accessible-defaults/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 1, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [Accessibility New Window Warnings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessibility-new-window-warnings/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (17) | Sep 1, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Accessibility Tool Kit: WP Accessibility checker plugin for WCAG, Section 508, ADA, EAA Compliance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessibility-plus/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Sep 9, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Accesibilidad Web con el Widget de AccedeMe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accedeme-for-wp/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [UF Health Require Image Alt Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ufhealth-require-image-alt-tags/) | 600+ | — | Jul 20, 2018 | 27/100 |
| 10 | [AAArdvark Accessibility Reports](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-accessibility-audit-checker/) | 500+ | — | Oct 20, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is AccessVane safe to use in 2026?
AccessVane works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AccessVane?
AccessVane is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 293 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AccessVane work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AccessVane up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does AccessVane need?
AccessVane requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AccessVane last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on September 6, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes AccessVane?
AccessVane is developed and maintained by SaifBrand.

### What are the best alternatives to AccessVane?
The most popular alternatives to AccessVane are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), WP Accessibility (60K+ installs) and AccessibleWP (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessvane/ · Generated 2026-10-21 04:48 UTC by PageForge