Comparison · facts checked 8 November 2026
Accessibility statement plugins for WordPress, compared
Short answer: most popular WordPress accessibility plugins are either overlays/widgets (Ally, UserWay, OneTap) or checkers (Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker), and few write an accessibility statement. For a statement you can use a plugin built for it, such as our Plainramp (coming soon), or a free template: the GOV.UK sample statement for UK public bodies, or the W3C accessibility statement generator for anyone. Overlays do not make a site accessible, and regulators have acted against overlay compliance claims (the US FTC's 2025 order against accessiBe).
Plugins on WordPress.org
| Plugin | Active installs | Rating | Type | Writes a statement? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AccessiYes Accessibility Widget | 20,000+ | 4.8 (37) | Widget | No |
| Accessibility Widget by OneTap | 60,000+ | 4.9 (80) | Toolbar widget | No |
| Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker | 10,000+ | 4.9 (80) | Checker with reports | No |
| Plainramp (ours) | Not yet released | – | Statement generator + server and axe-core checks | Yes: EAA, UK PSBAR, WCAG |
| UserWay Accessibility Widget | 80,000+ | 4.0 | SaaS overlay | No |
| Web Accessibility, formerly Ally (pojo-accessibility) | 500,000+ | 2.9 (163) | Overlay widget plus scanner | No |
| WP Accessibility (Joe Dolson) | 60,000+ | 4.8 (68) | Fixes common theme issues | No |
What a good statement includes
- The standard you aim for (usually WCAG 2.2 AA) and your conformance status.
- Known issues, and what you are doing about them.
- How to contact you about accessibility, and how quickly you reply.
- The enforcement procedure where one applies (for UK public bodies: EHRC/EASS, or the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland).
- When the statement was prepared and last reviewed, and how you tested.
An example: our own accessibility statement.
How to choose
- You need a statement: a statement generator or a template; checkers and overlays do not write one.
- You need to find issues while editing: Equalize Digital's checker is well rated.
- Your theme has common gaps (skip links, focus styles): WP Accessibility fixes several.
- Avoid relying on overlays for compliance claims.
Details of ours: Plainramp. This page is not legal advice.
Disclosure: Tidewell Software makes Plainramp. We list it alongside the alternatives, in no ranked order, and say where another option is the better fit. Figures are the platforms' own public numbers, checked on 8 November 2026. Corrections are welcome by email.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an accessibility statement?
UK public sector websites must publish one. Services covered by the European Accessibility Act must describe how they meet the accessibility requirements, and a statement is the usual way. For other sites it is good practice.
Do accessibility overlays make a site compliant?
No. Overlays can change how a page looks, but they do not fix the underlying code, and regulators have acted against vendors' compliance claims.
Last updated 8 November 2026. Questions or corrections: [email protected].