WatchDog
Instant accessibility audits with visual highlighting
As of June 2026, WatchDog has 24 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Accessibility category.
Usersup 4.3 percent+4.3%
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5.00
1 reviews
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Version
1.0.1
Manifest V3
History
5 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 23 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.1 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 26 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.1 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 31 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 23 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.1 |
| May 4, 2026 | 25 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.1 |
| Now | 24 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabstoragesidePanelscripting
- Host access
- None declared
Screenshots
About
WatchDog helps you build more inclusive websites by catching accessibility issues in real-time. As you browse, the extension performs instant audits and visually highlights problems on the page—from missing alt text to poor color contrast to keyboard navigation issues. Why install WatchDog: - Catch accessibility issues instantly - No need to run separate tools or leave your workflow - Visual highlighting - See exactly where problems are on the page, not just in a report - WCAG compliance - Built on axe-core, trusted by accessibility professionals - Lightweight and fast - Works seamlessly without slowing down your browser - For everyone - Designers, developers, QA testers, or anyone building accessible products - Free and open - No subscriptions, no tracking WatchDog makes accessibility testing as easy as installing a Chrome extension. Whether you're auditing a website, testing your app before launch, or learning about web accessibility, WatchDog gives you instant insights. Make the web more accessible, one site at a time.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 855KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- aaebnjmbmoickibgogkkheggogielhnh
- Developer ID
- ue8b610a97720cc5d92c2d8fb24b0d0cf
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jan 27, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 3, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 7, 2026
- Website
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- Support URL
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