Code Fix Guide

How to Fix WordPress Accessibility Issues

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites, making it the most common source of accessibility lawsuits. Themes, page builders, and plugins all introduce accessibility issues. The good news: most WordPress accessibility fixes are straightforward and don't require custom code.

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

WordPress theme removing focus indicators

Problem

/* Theme removes focus styles */
a:focus, button:focus {
  outline: none;
}

Fix

/* Add to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #0066cc !important;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

Hamburger menu not keyboard accessible

Problem

<div class="menu-toggle" onclick="toggleMenu()">
  ☰
</div>

Fix

<button class="menu-toggle"
  aria-expanded="false"
  aria-label="Toggle navigation menu">
  ☰
</button>

Why This Matters

WordPress sites are the #1 target for ADA web lawsuits by platform. Issues are often inherited from themes and plugins that you didn't write. Scan your WordPress site with ADA CodeFix to find the specific violations, then apply fixes through your theme's customizer, child theme, or functions.php.

Related WCAG Criteria

1.1.1Non-text Content

Level A — Perceivable

1.4.3Contrast (Minimum)

Level AA — Perceivable

2.1.1Keyboard

Level A — Operable

2.4.7Focus Visible

Level AA — Operable

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