WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Checklist
A practical checklist covering key WCAG 2.2 success criteria for developers and designers. Automate your testing with ConformPilot and catch issues before they reach production.
Covers WCAG 2.2 A & AA · Includes new 2.2 criteria
Key Success Criteria by Principle
Highlights the most impactful criteria. Use ConformPilot to automate testing across all 87 criteria.
Perceivable
All images, icons, and non-text content have text alternatives.
Structure and relationships conveyed through presentation are programmatically determinable.
Content does not restrict its view to a single display orientation.
Color is not the only visual means of conveying information.
Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text).
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Content reflows at 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling.
UI components and graphical objects have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
Operable
All functionality is available via keyboard without requiring specific timings.
Keyboard focus is never trapped in a component.
Focus order preserves meaning and operability.
The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone.
Keyboard focus indicator is visible.
Focus indicators meet minimum size and contrast requirements. (New in WCAG 2.2)
All drag-and-drop functionality has a single-pointer alternative. (New in WCAG 2.2)
Interactive targets are at least 24x24 CSS pixels. (New in WCAG 2.2)
Understandable
The default human language of each page is programmatically determined.
Components do not initiate a change of context when they receive focus.
Input errors are identified and described to the user in text.
Labels or instructions are provided when content requires user input.
Help mechanisms appear in a consistent location. (New in WCAG 2.2)
Users are not required to re-enter information already provided. (New in WCAG 2.2)
Authentication does not rely solely on cognitive function tests. (New in WCAG 2.2)
Robust
All UI components have accessible names, roles, and states that can be programmatically determined.
Status messages can be programmatically determined without receiving focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WCAG 2.2 accessibility checklist?
A WCAG 2.2 accessibility checklist is a structured list of success criteria from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 that developers and designers use to verify their website meets accessibility standards.
How many success criteria are in WCAG 2.2?
WCAG 2.2 contains 87 success criteria across three conformance levels: Level A (30 criteria), Level AA (24 criteria), and Level AAA (33 criteria). Most organizations target Level AA compliance.
Can I automate WCAG 2.2 checklist testing?
Yes. ConformPilot automates testing for approximately 40-50% of WCAG 2.2 success criteria using axe-core, Pa11y, and Lighthouse. Manual testing is still required for criteria involving cognitive assessment, user experience, and context-dependent evaluation.
What is the difference between WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2?
WCAG 2.2 adds 9 new success criteria to WCAG 2.1, focusing on focus appearance, target sizes, dragging movements, consistent help, redundant entry, and accessible authentication. It also removes SC 4.1.1 Parsing.
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