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Metric	axe DevTools - Web Accessibility Testing	WAVE Evaluation Tool
User count	400,000	700,000
Average rating	3.86	4.10
Rating count	126	159
Last updated	2026-06-29	2026-05-08
Size	4.80 MB	0.39 MB
Version	4.131.2	3.3.1.0

Short description	Automate web accessibility testing in Chrome with Axe DevTools for developers, testers, and designers. Find, fix, and optimize accessibility fast.	WAVE is a Chrome extension that visually evaluates web accessibility in your browser, identifying WCAG issues and guiding human review.
Full summary	Digital accessibility testing is available right in your browser. The Axe DevTools Extension is an automated accessibility testing tool that helps you find and fix accessibility issues early in web development right in Chrome, delivering fast, accurate, and actionable results to reduce costly reworks and create inclusive experiences. Based on Axe-core—the global standard in automated accessibility testing—the free version provides page-by-page automated checks with consistent results trusted by industry leaders. Upgrading to Pro adds AI-enhanced testing, guided workflows, component-level checks, full user-flow testing, central administration, deduplicated results, and Jira integration to accelerate remediation.	WAVE Evaluation Tool, developed by WebAIM.org, provides visual feedback on web accessibility by injecting icons and indicators into your page. It supports testing of intranet, local, and password-protected content entirely within Chrome, focusing on human evaluation rather than automated pass/fail. It helps educate about accessibility issues and aligns with WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. To run a WAVE report, click the WAVE icon next to the browser address bar or use the 'WAVE this page' option from the context menu. The extension emphasizes in-browser testing and ongoing improvements across versions, including ARIA headings, contrast checks, and performance enhancements, while keeping your data secure.