Focusable – Focus Ring On Any Element
Focusable is a lightweight, plug-and-play WordPress plugin that displays a beautiful, customizable focus ring around interactive elements as users navigate with the keyboard. Many themes remove or hide the default focus…
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Focusable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Focusable stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| focus outline | #33 |
| keyboard navigation | >100 |
| usability | >100 |
| wcag | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Focusable – Focus Ring On Any Element
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Focusable is a lightweight, plug-and-play WordPress plugin that displays a beautiful, customizable focus ring around interactive elements as users navigate with the keyboard. Many themes remove or hide the default focus outline, making it difficult for keyboard and assistive technology users to know where they are on the page. Focusable solves this problem in seconds—no coding required.
Key Benefits:
– Instantly improves accessibility and meets WCAG guidelines.
– Helps users with disabilities, power users, and anyone who prefers keyboard navigation.
– Works with any theme, even if the default focus outline is removed.
– Customizable transition and appearance via plugin settings.
Features
- Adds a visible focus ring to all focusable elements (links, buttons, form fields, etc.)
- Keyboard navigation support out of the box
- Customizable ring style and transition
- Lightweight and fast—no bloat
- Compatible with all major browsers and themes
- Developer-friendly: extend or style as needed
Credits
Developed by Khizar Hasan. Inspired by the need for a more accessible web.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Focusable”
- Activate Focusable from your Plugins page
- (Optional) Adjust settings in the admin area to customize the focus ring appearance.
Frequently asked questions
Who should use Focusable?
Anyone who wants to make their website more accessible, especially for keyboard and screen reader users. It’s essential for site owners, agencies, and developers who care about usability and compliance.
Will this work with my theme?
Yes! Focusable is designed to work with any WordPress theme, even if the theme removes the default focus outline.
Is it customizable?
Yes, you can adjust the transition and appearance of the focus ring from the plugin settings.
Changelog
Recommended update for compatibility and accessibility improvements.
2.0.0
- Tested up to WordPress 6.8
1.3.0
- Tested up to WordPress 6.5.0.
- Improved compatibility and accessibility.
1.2.0
- Fixed assets loading issues.
1.1.0
- Update outline color based on text color of the parent element.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
For developers
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FAQ
Focusable: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Focusable free?
Yes. Focusable is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Focusable safe to use in 2026?
Focusable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Focusable?
Focusable is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,587 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does Focusable work with WordPress 7.1?
Focusable is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Focusable last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on June 4, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Focusable?
Focusable is developed and maintained by Khizar Hasan.
What are the best alternatives to Focusable?
The most popular alternatives to Focusable are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).
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