Shopify Accessibility Audit
Most Shopify themes aren't fully accessible out of the box. Our scanner checks your store against WCAG 2.1 AA standards and identifies exactly what needs to be fixed for EAA compliance.
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Audit My Shopify Store →Common Shopify Accessibility Issues
After scanning thousands of Shopify stores, these are the most frequent accessibility problems we find:
Product Images
- • Missing alt text on product photos
- • Decorative images not hidden from screen readers
- • Image zoom not keyboard accessible
Navigation
- • Dropdown menus not keyboard accessible
- • Missing skip-to-content links
- • Mobile menu not screen reader friendly
Cart & Checkout
- • Form fields without visible labels
- • Error messages not announced to screen readers
- • Quantity selectors not accessible
Visual Design
- • Low color contrast on buttons and text
- • Focus indicators removed or invisible
- • Touch targets too small on mobile
Accessibility by Shopify Theme
Some themes are more accessible than others. Here's what we've found:
| Theme | Average Score | Common Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Free) | 82/100 | Best default option, minor contrast issues |
| Debut (Legacy) | 68/100 | Dropdown menus, focus indicators |
| Brooklyn | 65/100 | Slideshow accessibility, contrast |
| Minimal | 70/100 | Generally decent, form labels |
| Turbo | 58/100 | Complex features hurt accessibility |
| Prestige | 55/100 | Visual-heavy design, many issues |
Quick Fixes for Shopify Accessibility
1. Add Alt Text to All Products
In Shopify admin: Products → Select product → Click image → Add alt text
Describe what's in the image. "Blue cotton t-shirt front view" not "IMG_1234"
2. Enable Skip-to-Content Link
Add to theme.liquid before the header:
<a href="#main-content" class="skip-link">Skip to content</a>3. Fix Color Contrast
Check your theme colors in theme settings. Ensure text has at least 4.5:1 contrast ratio.
Use a contrast checker tool. Common fixes: darken gray text, increase button contrast.
4. Label All Form Fields
Every input needs a visible label. Don't rely on placeholders alone.
<label for="email">Email address</label>
<input type="email" id="email" name="email">Shopify Apps for Accessibility
⚠️ Warning about accessibility overlay apps:
Apps that promise to "make your site accessible with one line of code" are not a real solution. They add widgets on top of accessibility issues instead of fixing them. Many have been criticized by the disability community and don't provide legal protection. Fix the actual issues instead.
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