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The CheckBarriere BFSG Barrierefreiheits-Scanner is a WordPress plugin designed to help website and shop owners assess and improve the accessibility of their sites, with a particular focus on compliance with the German Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG). It enables users to scan their WordPress or WooCommerce websites directly from the WordPress dashboard, providing actionable insights without requiring them to leave their site environment or use external tools.

Key features include an accessibility status indicator using a traffic light system (green for compliant, yellow for partially compliant, red for non-compliant), tailored recommendations in German for addressing specific accessibility issues, and a compliance badge that can be displayed automatically when a site achieves a score of 80 or higher. The plugin also offers daily automatic scans to monitor ongoing compliance, a scan history to track progress over time, and specialized integration for WooCommerce, such as accessibility scores for individual products and shop pages. 1 Level AA standard, covering aspects like alternative text, color contrast, heading structure, forms, keyboard navigation, and ARIA attributes.

2. It works with any WordPress website, and WooCommerce-specific features activate automatically if WooCommerce is installed. Scan results are stored on CheckBarriere's servers in Germany in compliance with DSGVO regulations, and only publicly visible site content is analyzed. The plugin does not load scripts on the frontend except for the optional badge, ensuring it does not slow down the site.

Users can install the plugin for free from the WordPress directory and initiate a scan without creating an account or providing an API key. The free scan covers up to five pages with limited results. de. The tool is aimed at WordPress site and shop owners seeking to ensure accessibility and avoid potential legal consequences under the BFSG.