AccessComply

Free diagnostic

How ready is your Shopify accessibility program?

Answer 10 questions mapped to common WCAG 2.1 + 2.2 AA topics. Each "no" or "unsure" raises the fix priority. The result is a planning aid—not a scan, conformance determination, or legal risk score.

1. Every product image on your store has descriptive alt text (not just the product name)?

WCAG: 1.1.1 Non-text Content

2. All body text passes a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against its background?

WCAG: 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)

3. Every form field (newsletter, search, checkout) has a programmatic label, not just a placeholder?

WCAG: 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions

4. Every interactive element (menus, dropdowns, modals, swatch pickers) is operable using only the keyboard?

WCAG: 2.1.1 Keyboard

5. Keyboard focus is visibly indicated everywhere — your theme has not removed focus rings with `outline: none`?

WCAG: 2.4.7 Focus Visible

6. Icon-only buttons (cart, search, account) have accessible names via `aria-label`?

WCAG: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value

7. Mobile tap targets are at least 24×24 CSS pixels? (WCAG 2.2)

WCAG: 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)

8. Customer-account login allows password paste and does not rely on cognitive function tests like image-CAPTCHA without an alternative? (WCAG 2.2)

WCAG: 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

9. Your store has a published accessibility statement, linked from the homepage footer?

WCAG: Program best practice (requirements vary by jurisdiction)

10. Your store does NOT rely on an accessibility overlay (accessiBe, UserWay, AudioEye, EqualWeb) as its main way to fix accessibility issues?

WCAG: Best practice (FTC final order v accessiBe, 2025)

FAQ

Is this quiz a real accessibility audit?

No. This is a self-reported check mapped to common WCAG 2.1 + 2.2 AA topics. A real evaluation requires testing the live storefront with automated tools and a hands-on review by a qualified human evaluator.

Does a "LOW" tier mean my store is accessible or legally compliant?

No. The quiz relies entirely on self-reported answers and does not inspect the storefront. LOW is only a lower questionnaire action priority, not a WCAG result, accessibility certification, legal opinion, or lawsuit prediction.

Why does the quiz ask about overlays?

An overlay can change what shoppers see without correcting every underlying theme, content, or app issue. It should not replace source-code fixes, hands-on keyboard and assistive-technology testing, an issue-reporting path, or accurate documentation.

How should I use the questionnaire score?

Use it only to prioritize the next step: verify "no" and "unsure" answers on the live storefront, fix confirmed issues, and repeat hands-on testing. The score does not map to fines, settlements, damages, or probability.