An “acceptable” percentage for an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility report on a website is generally considered to be in the 80%–100% range. Achieving 100% is almost impossible due to the complexity and evolving nature of websites, as well as the limitations of automated testing tools—manual audits and user testing are needed for a comprehensive assessment.

Key Points:

  • Scores above 80%: Indicate that most WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) criteria are met and the website is highly accessible. This is a typical target range for organizations with a strong commitment to accessibility and compliance2.
  • Scores below 50%: Considered poor and suggest significant accessibility barriers, potentially putting the website at legal risk and excluding many users2.
  • Industry and best practice: Most organizations aim for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, which generally corresponds to scoring in the 80–95% range on reputable accessibility scanning tools, taking into account that some issues can only be detected through manual testing.
  • Continuous improvement: Because accessibility is an ongoing process and standards change, aim to keep improving your score even beyond the initial 80%–95% threshold by regularly testing and remediating issues1.

Summary:
While 100% ADA (or WCAG) compliance may be unachievable for complex or dynamic websites, targeting an 80%–100% accessibility score on your ADA report is widely accepted and aligns with industry best practices. Regular manual audits and user testing are recommended to supplement automated reports and ensure real-world accessibility for all users.

Whilst we do not specialise in ADA compliance, please see below some of the different tools that can assist:
To help identify and fix accessibility (ADA/WCAG) issues on WordPress websites, you can use a range of plugins and tools—some offer automated scans with detailed reports, while others provide user-facing accessibility enhancements or code fixes.

Top WordPress Plugins for Accessibility

For a quick scan: https://accessibe.com/accessscan

Plugin Name Key Features Best For
Accessibility Checker (Equalize Digital) – Scans pages/posts for accessibility issues with reports in the WordPress dashboard
– Unlimited scans, highlights errors as you create content
– Offers bulk site scans and “Fast Track” for sitewide fixes
– Manual review warnings and auto-fix options
– Native WordPress integration		 Ongoing accessibility management, tracking, and fixes with detailed reports1
WP ADA Compliance Check Basic – Runs 81+ accessibility checks for ADA/WCAG/Section 508
– Reports issues in content, menus, PDFs, CSS, widgets, and custom fields
– Corrects many issues automatically (PRO)
– Weekly reports and WAVE integration
– Compatible with major page builders		 Automated detection/fixes, large sites, regular audits2
WP Accessibility – Addresses common accessibility problems (skip links, alt text, contrast, etc.)
– Doesn’t require theme changes
– Improves keyboard navigation		 Easy fixes for frequent issues, lightweight solution3
WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) – Custom accessibility toolbar
– Font size/contrast controls, content highlighting
– Backend options for SEO and markup fixes		 User-adjustable front-end accessibility, developer controls4
One Click Accessibility – Toolbar for adjusting text size, contrast, highlighting links
– Simple setup, perfect for non-coders
– Adds skip links, removes title attributes		 Quick site-wide accessibility features, minimal configuration4
Accessibility by UserWay – Widget for color contrast, font size, screen reader, navigation
– Automatic issues detection and fixes
– No code changes needed		 User interaction overlays and minor fixes4
AccessiBe (accessWidget) – AI-powered auto-remediation widget
– Ongoing scans, front-end user adjustment
– Used by large brands		 Automated compliance and user-choice overlays56
Siteimprove – Audits, reports, and improvement suggestions inside WordPress
– Scans for broken links, color contrast, missing alt text		 Professional quality assurance and analytics combo7

Additional Tools and Practices

  • Manual Testing: Use keyboard-only navigation and screen readers to catch real-world barriers overlays can’t find
  • WAVE Evaluation Tool: Integrates with some plugins for code-level checks directly in the page editor
  • Accessibility Statements: Some plugins provide templates or support for including official accessibility policy statements

Choosing & Using Plugins

  • Automated plugins catch many common problems, but some accessibility issues require manual review, especially with customized themes or content.
  • For best results, use a combination of automated scans (e.g., Accessibility Checker, WP ADA Compliance Check), manual audits, and front-end toolbars for user control.
  • Regularly update plugins and retest your site as content changes or new regulations emerge.

Summary:
Combining reporting plugins (like Accessibility Checker or WP ADA Compliance Check Basic) with user-facing enhancements (WP Accessibility, One Click Accessibility, UserWay) gives your WordPress site the highest chance of staying compliant and usable for all visitors. For serious risk reduction, supplement plugins with occasional manual testing and ongoing accessibility education for your content team.