EqualWeb Accessibility Crawler review
A free Chrome-based crawler for multi-domain WCAG and Section 508 scans.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
EqualWeb Accessibility Crawler is a Chrome extension for developers, QA teams, and accessibility professionals who need whole-site accessibility testing. It follows internal links across unlimited domains and scans 5 to 1,000 pages per scan, including authenticated and password-protected pages. The browser-based workflow requires no crawler installation or website code changes, making it a focused option for teams that want on-demand coverage across multiple sites.
The published Free plan includes unlimited domain scans, 5 to 1,000 pages per scan, authenticated-page scanning, and PDF or email reports. The crawler also tests forms, multimedia, and dynamic pages, then calculates overall and per-page compliance scores. Scan history helps teams retain prior results, while remediation guidance adds practical context to individual findings rather than stopping at issue detection.
Its main strength is breadth within automated website crawling: EqualWeb evaluates WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 criteria plus Section 508 across varied page types. That makes it suitable for teams seeking a straightforward browser extension for recurring, multi-domain checks. Teams that need a broader platform ecosystem, integrations, or manual-review capabilities should consider a product built around those workflows instead. EqualWeb is a good fit when accessible reporting and authenticated-page coverage matter more than a larger testing environment.
EqualWeb Accessibility Crawler pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scans unlimited domains with 5 to 1,000 pages per scan
- Covers authenticated pages, forms, multimedia, and dynamic content
- Includes WCAG 2.0–2.2, Section 508, reports, and remediation guidance
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on demand from Chrome rather than as a standalone crawler
- Automated scanning may not suit teams seeking manual-review workflows
- The published Free plan does not describe integrations with other tools
EqualWeb Accessibility Crawler fact sheet, pricing and score →
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