WCAG Color contrast checker

To check the color contrast between foreground and background of the texts

WCAG Color Contrast Checker for Edge

"WCAG Color contrast checker" is an add-on for the Microsoft Edge browser that assists web developers and designers in evaluating the contrast between text and background colors on web pages. This tool ensures that content is accessible by meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards for color contrast. With this add-on, users can quickly identify and correct contrast issues to enhance readability for individuals with visual impairments.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: Rumoroso
Users: 7,896
80
Rating: 4.00
(1)
Version: 3.8.4 (Last updated: 2024-03-02)
Creation date: 2020-10-28
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 161.06K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,795 ▼ 6
Other rankings
#828 in Developer tools ▲ 2 #98 in checker keyword 48 ▼ 2 #124 in color keyword 24 ▼ 1

Other platforms

WCAG Color contrast checker (v3.8.4)
70,000 4.25 (28)
Not available on Android
WCAG Contrast checker (v3.8.4)
4,499 4.13 (16)

User reviews

works great , is a huge help to see mixed up colors . BUT it keeps the window open , not good to have a good portion of screen occupided , plus , perhaps people dont want to share their screen while this window open , you know what I mean ?
by Omid.Nejadnik, 2022-01-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

WCAG Color contrast checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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