Shopify accessibility checker

Shopify accessibility monitoring for the purchase journey

Shopify themes are built from shared sections and snippets, and apps inject their own markup into product pages and carts. One app update can change the accessibility of every product page overnight.

How we test Shopify stores

Detects the Shopify storefront and uses sitemap_products and sitemap_collections to pick representative pages
Adds a product to the cart with the keyboard through the theme's product form (form action /cart/add)
Tests cart drawers and cart notifications opened by the theme
Opens /cart and follows the checkout button to the checkout information step
Probes validation on the contact field without submitting any payment step

The test never enters payment details and never places an order.

Common Shopify accessibility pitfalls

Variant pickers built as custom swatches

Colour and size swatches are often styled radio buttons whose labels are hidden or whose inputs are removed from the tab order.

Cart drawer focus

Many themes open a drawer after add-to-cart without moving focus into it, or leave it focusable when closed.

App blocks without names

Reviews, wishlist and upsell apps frequently add icon buttons without accessible names.

Dynamic checkout buttons

Express payment buttons are rendered in iframes by payment providers; check they have titles and do not trap focus.

Keeping a Shopify store accessible

Test after each theme update and each new app install
Prefer Online Store 2.0 themes that are regularly updated
Check the product form with a variant that is sold out — disabled states are often unannounced

Shopify FAQ

Does Shopify's checkout count as my responsibility?

The checkout is hosted by Shopify, but it is part of the service you provide to consumers. Customisations you add (checkout extensions, scripts, branding colours) can affect its accessibility. Monitor it like the rest of your store.

Can you test password-protected stores?

Not yet: the scanner only tests publicly reachable storefronts.

Shopify is a trademark of its respective owner. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Automated testing is not a legal certification.