UX Check
UX Check: A free Chrome extension for documented heuristic reviews, not participant-based usability testing. Ranked #50 of 52 in Usability Testing Software by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free heuristic website evaluations.
At a glance
- Editor score5.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree heuristic website evaluations
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Participant recruitmentNo
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Nielsen’s 10 heuristics checklist with custom list support
- Annotates issues with notes and captures UI screenshots
- Exports evaluation findings with screenshots to Word documents
Where it doesn't
- No participant recruitment or participant-based research workflows
- No moderated or unmoderated usability sessions
- Chrome extension deployment with email support only
Our verdict on UX Check
UX Check is a free Chrome extension for developers and designers who need to evaluate website usability without recruiting or observing test participants. Its workflow centers on structured heuristic reviews: evaluators can work from Nielsen’s 10 usability heuristics or create a custom checklist, then document interface issues as they review a site. Personal and commercial use are available at no cost, making the product suited to solo practitioners and small teams that want a lightweight review process.
The standout feature is the way UX Check turns a browser-based review into a documented deliverable. Evaluators can add notes to issue annotations, capture UI screenshots, and export findings with those screenshots to a Word document. That combination supports a practical handoff from inspection to written recommendations, particularly when a team needs a record of observed interface issues rather than a live research session. Custom heuristic lists also make the extension applicable to review frameworks beyond Nielsen’s standard checklist.
Its focus is intentionally narrow. UX Check provides a heuristic-evaluation workflow, but not participant recruitment, moderated sessions, or unmoderated sessions. It is therefore a fit for developers, designers, and small teams conducting internal website reviews, especially when a free browser extension and Word export match the process. Teams that need to observe users, manage testing sessions, or run participant-based usability research should choose a broader usability testing platform instead. Support is provided by email, and the product is deployed as a Chrome extension.
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UX Check pricing
UX Check fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Participant recruitment | No |
| Moderated sessions | No |
| Unmoderated sessions | No |
| Prototype support | Not verified |
| Mobile app support | Not verified |
| Participant limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Browser extension |
| Platforms | Chrome extension |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | uxcheck.co |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
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