Prioritised issue list
Findings are ranked Critical to Minor so you fix the barriers that expose you to complaints first.
ADA compliance audit
ADA compliance audit for your website
Find the accessibility issues that put your site at legal risk. Inclusense audits your pages against WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA — the standard behind ADA website compliance — then helps you fix them fast.
- WCAG 2.2 based
- Free first audit
- No credit card
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WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 AA
Benchmark
Free, no login
First audit
In minutes, with the widget
Then fix
What is an ADA compliance audit?
An ADA compliance audit is a structured review of your website for accessibility barriers that could put you out of step with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA itself does not publish a technical checklist for websites, so an ADA website compliance audit measures your pages against WCAG 2.2 success criteria — the guidelines U.S. courts and settlements consistently treat as the benchmark for a compliant site.
In everyday use, a website accessibility audit and an ADA audit are the same exercise: both grade your site against WCAG Level AA. If you want the full background on what a compliant site looks like, read our guide on how to make your website ADA compliant.
What it checks
What an ADA compliance audit looks for
An automated audit surfaces the repeated WCAG failures that show up most often in ADA website complaints.
- Colour contrast that fails WCAG AA thresholds
- Images and buttons missing text alternatives or labels
- Keyboard traps and broken focus order
- Form fields without accessible names or instructions
- Headings, landmarks, and reading order problems
- ARIA misuse and invalid name/role/value pairings
Why it matters
Do you need an ADA website audit?
Thousands of ADA website compliance lawsuits and demand letters are filed every year, and most cite WCAG failures that an audit would catch — missing alt text, low contrast, and inaccessible forms. If you run an ecommerce store, a public-facing service, or a business that serves U.S. customers, a regular ADA compliance audit is the most reliable way to reduce that risk and show good-faith effort toward accessibility.
How it works
Run your ADA compliance audit in four steps
The same scan engine behind Inclusense dashboard audits — free to start, no login for your first run.
Enter your website
Point the audit at your homepage or any URL. No dashboard account is required for your first ADA compliance audit.
We scan against WCAG
Inclusense checks your pages against WCAG 2.2 success criteria — the standard U.S. courts use to judge ADA website compliance.
Review your findings
See issues grouped by severity and WCAG level, with the exact elements and code that need attention.
Fix and re-audit
Remediate with guidance, add the widget for visitor controls, and re-run the audit to confirm progress.
Report
What your ADA audit report includes
Enough detail to fix issues today, with documentation you can keep on file.
WCAG-tagged results
Every issue is mapped to a WCAG 2.2 success criterion and level, giving you defensible documentation.
Accessibility score
A single score summarises how close each page is to WCAG AA and tracks improvement over time.
Remediation guidance
Clear, element-level direction on what to change — plus the widget for controls you can ship immediately.
Sample report
See what an ADA audit report looks like
The same overview you get after a scan — score, severity, WCAG levels, and grouped issues.
Scan report — Overview
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Accessibility score
Strong foundation with priority fixes available.
5 critical12 serious
Issues by WCAG level
Unique rules grouped by highest WCAG tag
WCAG A8
WCAG AA12
WCAG AAA4
Best practice6
Issues by severity
Unique rules by impact level
Critical5
Serious12
Moderate18
Minor8
Top issues found
SampleseriousWCAG 2.1 AA
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds
14
Elements
6
Pages
criticalWCAG 2.1 A
Images must have alternative text
9
Elements
4
Pages
criticalWCAG 2.1 A
Form elements must have labels
6
Elements
3
Pages
moderateWCAG 2.1 A
Links must have discernible text
11
Elements
5
Pages
Automated vs manual
Which ADA audit do you need?
Most teams start automated to triage fast, then add a manual review only for formal certification or complex flows.
Factor
Automated audit
Manual audit
Speed
Minutes
Days to weeks
Coverage
Catches ~30–50% of WCAG issues automatically
Catches issues automation can't, e.g. logic & context
Cost
Free to start, low ongoing cost
$1,000s per professional audit
Best for
Continuous monitoring & fast triage
Formal certification & complex flows
From audit to fix
Fix what your audit finds — then keep it compliant
An audit is only useful if you act on it. After you audit, remediate the flagged issues in your code, then add the Inclusense accessibility widget so visitors can adjust contrast, text size, and reading tools on your live site. Then re-audit on a schedule to catch new issues as you publish.
A note on automated audits
Automated ADA compliance audits reliably catch many WCAG failures, but they cannot test every success criterion — some require human judgement and assistive-technology review. Use an automated audit to find and prioritise issues quickly, and pair it with manual testing when you need formal certification.
FAQ
ADA compliance audit FAQ
What is an ADA compliance audit?
An ADA compliance audit reviews your website for accessibility barriers that could put you out of step with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Because the ADA does not publish its own technical checklist for websites, audits measure your site against WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA — the standard U.S. courts and settlements consistently reference.
How do I audit my website for ADA compliance?
Start with an automated ADA website audit to find common WCAG failures such as contrast, labels, keyboard access, and ARIA issues. Inclusense lets you run one for free without logging in. Then review the prioritised report, fix the flagged issues, add the accessibility widget for visitor controls, and re-audit to confirm your progress.
How much does an ADA compliance audit cost?
A full professional accessibility audit can cost several thousand dollars. An automated ADA compliance audit with Inclusense is free to start and low-cost to run continuously, which is why most teams begin with an automated audit to triage issues before deciding whether they also need a manual review.
Is a website accessibility audit the same as an ADA audit?
In practice, yes. A website accessibility audit and an ADA compliance audit both measure your site against WCAG. "ADA audit" emphasises the legal driver in the United States, while "accessibility audit" is the broader, standards-based term used worldwide.
Can I run an ADA compliance audit for free?
Yes. You can run a free ADA website compliance audit with Inclusense without a credit card or account. It scans your pages against WCAG 2.2 and returns a prioritised report you can act on immediately.
Do automated ADA audits guarantee compliance?
No. Automated audits reliably surface many WCAG failures, but they cannot test every success criterion — some require human judgement and assistive-technology review. Use an automated audit to find and prioritise issues quickly, and pair it with manual testing for formal certification.
How often should I run an ADA website audit?
Accessibility drifts every time you publish new content or ship design changes, so audit on a recurring schedule — monthly is a good baseline for most sites, and after any major release. Continuous monitoring is the most reliable way to stay compliant.