Wave
Evaluate web content accessibility with WAVE, a suite of tools that identifies accessibility issues.
About Wave
WAVE is a suite of web accessibility evaluation tools that helps authors make web content more accessible to individuals with disabilities. It can identify many accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) errors and also supports human evaluation of web content. Its approach focuses on issues that affect end users and on education about web accessibility.
You can use the online tool by entering a web page address (URL) to check that page. Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge allow testing directly in the browser, which is useful for password-protected, locally stored, or highly dynamic pages. For larger needs, the subscription API and stand-alone API and Testing Engine can collect test data on many pages, including intranet, non-public, and secure pages and use in continuous integration processes.
WAVE suits authors, developers, and others responsible for web content who need to find accessibility issues and understand their impact. The Accessibility IMpact (AIM) report option provides WAVE test data, an AIM score, and expert manual test results for additional insight.
Key features
- Check accessibility by entering a page URL online
- Test pages in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions
- Identify accessibility and WCAG errors in web content
- Support human evaluation of web content
- Collect test data on many pages via API
Best for: Authors and developers who need to check web content for accessibility issues.
Good for
- Works online, in browsers, and through an API
- Supports automated checks and human evaluation
- Focuses on issues that impact end users
Watch out for
- Online tool checks one page URL at a time
Wave at a glance
- Website
- wave.webaim.org
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Wave FAQ
What is WAVE used for?
WAVE is used to evaluate web content accessibility. It identifies many accessibility and WCAG errors and facilitates human evaluation.
How do I test a page with WAVE?
You can enter the page URL in the online WAVE tool. Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions are available for testing directly in the browser.
Can WAVE test secure pages or many pages?
Yes. The subscription API and stand-alone API and Testing Engine can collect test data on many pages, including intranet, non-public, and secure pages.
What is the Accessibility IMpact (AIM) report?
It provides detailed WAVE test data, an AIM score based on end-user impact, and expert manual test results.
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