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About Accessibility Simulator
Accessibility Simulator is a free Figma plugin published by Taylor Osborn in 2023. It works in Figma Design and has 15,626 users and 160 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #17 in Accessibility on our lists.
In the developer's words
Accessibility Simulator is a powerful Figma plugin that helps designers better understand the challenges faced by users with common visual impairments.
By simulating different types of vision issues, Accessibility Simulator equips designers to identify potential accessibility issues early in the design process, ensuring a more inclusive user experience.
Accessibility Simulator currently covers:
- Light Sensitivity
- Vision loss (Acute and Severe)
- Color Blindness (RG and BY)
Note this plugin can run slow on large files!
- We are working on speeding it up.
- If you run into an issue try copying a section of your design to a new page and running it there.
- If you have issues with the plugin please leave a comment and we will take a look.
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What's new
Version 9 · released Mar 5, 2024
- Updating to use latest network access features. (Access Simulator does not store any user content or information.)
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Accessibility Simulator can only connect to the 2 domains declared in its manifest: fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com.
- fonts.googleapis.com
- fonts.gstatic.com
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Accessibility Simulator ranks
Accessibility Simulator alternatives
- 1
Stark
by Stark
577K users10KFreeFix Color Contrast and Typography issues and add WCAG annotations for a smooth design to dev handoff
- 2
Contrast
by Alex Carr
515K users8.3KFreeQuickly check and scan for contrast issues on gradients, images, blends, and fills.
- 3
A11y
by Kelly Gorr
315K users4.7KFreeText color accessibility
- 4
UI Color Palette /one・WCAG Color Palette Manager for Apps & Websites
by Aurélien Grimaud
92K users814Free + $8/mo upgradeColor Palettes that meet WCAG Guidelines and Operations (tailored for individuals)
- 5
Color contrast
by Aleksandra Walczak
82K users474FreeColor contrast checker
- 6
Contrast
by Roman Nurik
72K users341FreeQuickly run a visual contrast report on your design.
Accessibility Simulator FAQ
What does Accessibility Simulator do?
Improve your design's accessibility by simulating visual impairments and ensuring WCAG compliance. It's a Figma plugin by Taylor Osborn that runs in Figma Design.
Is Accessibility Simulator free?
Yes. Accessibility Simulator is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Accessibility Simulator safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Accessibility Simulator can only connect to the 2 domains declared in its manifest: fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Accessibility Simulator?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Accessibility Simulator?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Stark, Contrast by Alex Carr and A11y. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for accessibility.
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