A11y Pulse Blog
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Top Accessibility Tools in 2026
We've tested and reviewed the leading accessibility tools available in 2026 to help you choose the best fit for your needs. From automated checkers to comprehensive monitoring platforms, discover the strengths and pricing of each tool.
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Starting off 2026 with a bang: A11y Pulse product updates
2026 has only just begun, but the A11y Pulse team have already been busy releasing exciting new features.
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A11y Pulse named 'best accessibility checker'
We are so proud to share that this week, A11y Pulse was named as the best accessibility checker in a survey of web developers and accessibility testers.
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Does Datadog offer automated accessibility testing?
Datadog have expanded their product line substantially over the last few years, but accessibility testing is notably absent.
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New! Get accessibility alerts directly to your email and Slack
Our new alerting feature notifies you when your site's accessibility score gets worse, so that you can take action immediately.
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Can accessibility score affect SEO?
SEO and accessibility have more in common than you might think. When we build websites to be accessible to humans, we are also building them to be accessible to web search crawlers like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.
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Improved! Set request headers in your scan scripts
We're please to announce a new scripting function that allows you to set request headers.
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Making a Website Accessible — My Journey Begins
Ever wondered what actually goes into making a website accessible? Over the next few blog posts, I’m going to find out.
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New! Test pages behind authentication
Our new scripting feature allows you to run automated accessibility tests against pages that require authentication.
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How to interpret a Lighthouse accessibility report
What is inside a Lighthouse accessibility report, and how can you utilise it to achieve a perfect score of 100?
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Understanding Accessibility and Color Contrast: A Guide for Web Designers
Why color contrast matters and how you can test and improve your site's contrast.
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When ad-hoc accessibility testing isn't enough
Running ad-hoc accessibility tests with Lighthouse, Axe, or WAVE leaves you vulnerable to accessibility regressions and compliance issues.
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Hello, World! Introducing A11y Pulse
A11y Pulse was born from a desire to make automated accessibility testing reliable and affordable.