---
title: "WAVE"
url: "https://www.insideuxdesign.com/en/ressourcen/wave"
language: "en"
description: "A browser extension that flags barriers like missing alt text or contrast issues right on the page."
published: "2026-10-14T09:50:32+02:00"
updated: "2026-10-14T09:50:32+02:00"
---

# WAVE

A browser extension that flags barriers like missing alt text or contrast issues right on the page.

- **Art:** Tool
- **Preis:** Free
- **Anbieter / Autor:in:** WebAIM
- **Link:** [wave.webaim.org](https://wave.webaim.org)

Tool · Free

# WAVE

A browser extension that flags barriers like missing alt text or contrast issues right on the page.

 [Visit website →](https://wave.webaim.org)

WAVE visualizes errors, warnings, and structural elements (headings, landmarks) directly in the layout. A great starting point for accessibility checks – but automated tests only catch some of the problems.

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