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Metric	Access Assistant	WAVE Evaluation Tool
User count	10,000	700,000
Average rating	4.89	4.10
Rating count	57	159
Last updated	2026-05-06	2026-05-08
Size	2.16 MB	0.39 MB
Version	9.17.0.33	3.3.1.0

Short description	Access Assistant offers 250+ automated tests to identify and fix web accessibility issues, ensuring compliance and improved user experience.	WAVE is a Chrome extension that visually evaluates web accessibility in your browser, identifying WCAG issues and guiding human review.
Full summary	Access Assistant is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help developers, designers, and QA teams test the accessibility of their web pages with ease. Featuring over 250 fully automated accessibility tests alongside partially automated and manual check options, it identifies the most common and high-risk accessibility violations on websites and applications. Users can run quick tests on any open web page to receive detailed reports on violations, accompanied by clear remediation guidance for swift fixes. Additionally, results can be saved to Level Access' Accessibility Management Platform (AMP) for ongoing compliance tracking and reporting. With its ability to test URLs across all open tabs, Access Assistant streamlines the accessibility auditing process to ensure your digital content is usable for everyone.	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.