WebPossum — WCAG Accessibility Scanner
Scan your WordPress site for WCAG 2.2 accessibility violations directly from your dashboard.
Use with caution
WebPossum works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 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)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WebPossum stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| ada | #82 |
| screen reader | >100 |
| wcag | #66 |
| wcag2 | #1 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WebPossum — WCAG Accessibility Scanner
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
WebPossum brings professional WCAG 2.2 accessibility scanning directly into your WordPress admin — no signup required, no leaving your dashboard.
WebPossum.com scans any page on your site and shows you:
- Every accessibility violation with impact level (Critical, Serious, Moderate, Minor)
- The exact HTML elements causing the issue
- Specific fix guidance for each violation
- Your overall accessibility score out of 100
- WCAG 2.2 criteria tags for each issue
- Live Preview in a simple click
Why accessibility matters:
* 3,000+ ADA web accessibility lawsuits filed in 2025
* Settlements typically range from $5,000 to $75,000
* Over 1 billion people worldwide have a disability
* WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the legal benchmark in most jurisdictions
Features:
* ✅ Real axe-core engine — not a basic checklist
* ✅ WCAG 2.2, 2.1, and 2.0 support
* ✅ Section 508 & ADA compliance guidance
* ✅ Scan any page on your site from a dropdown
* ✅ Filter violations by impact level
* ✅ Direct links to fix documentation
* ✅ No signup or API key required
* ✅ Works with any WordPress theme
* ✅ Live Preview: look where you need to fix in your page
Installation
- Upload the
webpossumfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Accessibility in the left admin menu
- Select a page and click Scan for Accessibility Issues
Frequently asked questions
Is this free?
Yes! The plugin is free. Scanning is powered by webpossum.com. Free accounts get a generous number of scans per day.
What is WCAG?
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard for web accessibility. WCAG 2.2 Level AA is required by ADA, AODA, and EN 301 549.
Can I get help fixing the violations?
Yes — the plugin includes a link to professional remediation services at webpossum.com. Full WCAG 2.2 remediation starts from $599.
Does this guarantee ADA compliance?
Automated scanning catches a significant portion of violations but cannot catch everything. Manual testing is also recommended.
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FAQ
WebPossum: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is WebPossum free?
Yes. WebPossum is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WebPossum safe to use in 2026?
WebPossum works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WebPossum?
WebPossum is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 442 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does WebPossum work with WordPress 7.1?
WebPossum 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 WebPossum need?
WebPossum requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WebPossum last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 10, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes WebPossum?
WebPossum is developed and maintained by raphaelheide.
What are the best alternatives to WebPossum?
The most popular alternatives to WebPossum are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).
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