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WCAG 2.2 Checklist
Check your website accessibility against key WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria.
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0/2Understanding the WCAG checklist
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) organise accessibility success criteria under four principles — Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust (POUR) — across conformance levels A, AA, and AAA. Almost every accessibility law (the European Accessibility Act, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549) requires Level AA. This free checklist walks you through the key WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA criteria so you can see where your site stands before an audit or launch.
How to use this checklist
Work through each criterion and tick off the ones your website already meets. Progress is tracked per principle so you can spot the weakest area. Use it as a pre-launch gate, a self-assessment before a formal audit, or a shared task list for your dev team.
WCAG checklist FAQ
Which WCAG version and level should I target?
Target WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Version 2.2 is backwards‑compatible with 2.1, and AA is the level required by the EAA, ADA, Section 508 and EN 301 549. AAA is optional and rarely required site‑wide.
What are the four WCAG principles (POUR)?
Perceivable (users can perceive the content), Operable (they can operate the interface), Understandable (content and operation are clear), and Robust (it works with assistive technologies). Every success criterion falls under one of these.
What is new in WCAG 2.2?
WCAG 2.2 adds nine criteria, including Focus Not Obscured, Dragging Movements, Target Size (Minimum) of 24×24px, Consistent Help, and Accessible Authentication. One 2.1 criterion (4.1.1 Parsing) was removed.
Is a checklist enough to be compliant?
A checklist is an excellent starting point, but full WCAG conformance also needs manual testing with a keyboard and screen reader plus automated scanning. For a legally defensible result, follow up with a full accessibility audit.
Is this WCAG checklist free?
Yes — it works entirely in your browser, needs no sign‑up, and is free to use.
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