Cirv Guard

Automated WCAG accessibility scanning for WordPress. Find and fix accessibility issues before they become lawsuits.

Author:	cirvgreen (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	5.8
WordPress version tested:	6.9.4
Plugin version:	1.1.0
Added to WordPress repository:	21-02-2026
Last updated:	14-03-2026
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Stop ADA lawsuits before they start. Cirv Guard scans your WordPress site for WCAG 2.1 accessibility violations and tells you exactly what to fix.

Accessibility isn’t optional — the EU Accessibility Act is now in force, ADA lawsuits are up 300%, and 96.3% of websites have detectable WCAG failures. Cirv Guard finds yours.

Why Accessibility Matters

Legal protection – ADA/EAA compliance reduces lawsuit risk
Larger audience – 1.3 billion people worldwide live with disabilities
Better SEO – Accessible sites rank higher (Google rewards usability)
Higher conversions – Usable sites convert better for everyone
Brand reputation – Demonstrate your commitment to inclusion

Features

Alt Text Checker (WCAG 1.1.1)
Scans every image on your page for missing or empty alt attributes. Respects decorative images marked with role=”presentation”.

Heading Hierarchy Checker (WCAG 1.3.1)
Detects skipped heading levels (h1 to h3), missing H1 tags, and multiple H1s on a single page.

Color Contrast Checker (WCAG 1.4.3)
Analyzes text/background color pairs against the WCAG 2.1 minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1. Uses the W3C relative luminance formula.

Form Label Checker (WCAG 1.3.1)
Verifies that every form input has an associated label — via for attribute, wrapping <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby.

Link Text Checker (WCAG 2.4.4)
Flags generic link text like “click here” and “read more”. Detects empty links and links with no accessible name.

How It Works

Install & Activate – One-click from the WordPress plugin directory
Go to Cirv Guard – New top-level menu item with shield icon
Run a Scan – Scan any page or post on your site
Review Results – Color-coded pass/fail results with accessibility score
Fix & Rescan – Make changes and verify compliance

No coding required. No external APIs. Everything runs on your server.

Perfect For

Agencies – Audit client sites and deliver compliance reports
E-commerce – Meet EAA requirements for online stores
Government & Education – Section 508 and WCAG compliance
Content publishers – Ensure blog posts meet accessibility standards
Anyone who wants to avoid a $75,000+ ADA demand letter

Technical Highlights

Lightweight single-file architecture (no bloat)
Server-side scanning via PHP DOMDocument (no external APIs)
Transient caching for fast repeat scans
Multisite compatible with cache isolation
GDPR compliant (no data collection)
Translation ready
Works alongside any theme or page builder

Additional Info

Privacy & GDPR Compliance:
Cirv Guard does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All accessibility scanning is performed locally on your server using PHP DOMDocument. No external API calls. No tracking. No cookies.

Related Plugins:
* Cirv Box – Schema.org structured data for better Google rankings

Support & Documentation:
* Built-in help in plugin settings
* Support forum: WordPress.org support forum
* Email: support@cirvgreen.com

Third-Party Service Usage

This plugin does not use any third-party services. All scanning is performed locally on your WordPress server using PHP’s built-in DOMDocument library.