Web Accessibility by accessiBe vs Accessibility by AudioEye (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Web Accessibility by accessiBe
10K+ active installs
Free
Accessibility by AudioEye
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Web Accessibility by accessiBe has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Web Accessibility by accessiBe has accumulated 290K+ total downloads while Accessibility by AudioEye has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Web Accessibility by accessiBe | Accessibility by AudioEye | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 32 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 290K+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2021 | |
| Age | 7 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.13 | 1.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Web Accessibility by accessiBe
Accessibility by AudioEye
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Web Accessibility by accessiBe averaged approximately 191 daily downloads while Accessibility by AudioEye averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
Web Accessibility by accessiBe Reviews
Added accessibility issues instead of solving them – Risks of lawsuits?
I’ve been told by a user of one of the websites I had to manage that the widget is adding a layer of complexity for screenreader users. After some research, I saw that even their Wikipedia page talks
no free feature
All of its features are behind a paywall. Should it be available on the WordPress.org repo? Maybe not.
Good for accessibility
Though pricey, we feel like this plugin is well done and it helps us create a website that is truly more accessible for all users.
Accessibility by AudioEye Reviews
Missleading – Risks of lawsuits (says European Council)
Kind reminder that accessibility can’t take shortcuts. It’s like telling an online shop owner there is a widget that fixes all their UX issue. As a UX Designer, I can tell it’s impossible. As an acces
No features at all until connected to their application
No features at all until connected to their application. Pointless also as their scripts do the same job so waste of time
Missleading
You need to pay to activate this and you only find that out after you download the add in.
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