Website compliance is the law. We help you meet it.
Two things draw demand letters to ordinary business websites: being inaccessible (ADA / EAA) and tracking visitors before they consent (CIPA / VPPA / GDPR). Accessibility Watch explains both in plain English — and points you to free tools that find the issues on your site and show you exactly how to fix each one.
What we cover
Web accessibility
ADA lawsuits, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the European Accessibility Act, and the overlay widgets that don’t protect you. See accessibility reports →
Fix it free with the wcagcheckr extension.
Consent & tracking
Pixels, analytics, and session-replay that fire before consent — the footprint behind CIPA "wiretapping" and VPPA video lawsuits. See consent reports →
Fix it free with the ForensicConsent extension.
Latest
- Computer Parts Retailers & Consent: We Tested 7 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
57% of the 7 computer parts retailers we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Computer Parts Retailers Accessibility: We Tested 7 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
71% of the 7 computer parts retailers we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Phone Case Retailers & Consent: We Tested 5 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
20% of the 5 phone case retailers we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Electronics Accessory Stores Accessibility: We Tested 3 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
67% of the 3 electronics accessory stores we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Musical Instrument Retailers Accessibility: We Tested 9 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
89% of the 9 musical instrument retailers we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Musical Instrument Retailers & Consent: We Tested 7 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
43% of the 7 musical instrument retailers we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Vinyl Record Stores Online & Consent: We Tested 4 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
0% of the 4 vinyl record stores online we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Online Bookstores Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
20% of the 5 online bookstores we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Online Bookstores & Consent: We Tested 5 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
60% of the 5 online bookstores we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Art Print And Poster Stores Accessibility: We Tested 8 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
50% of the 8 art print and poster stores we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Stationery And Greeting Card Shops Accessibility: We Tested 3 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
33% of the 3 stationery and greeting card shops we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Gift Basket Companies Accessibility: We Tested 6 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
50% of the 6 gift basket companies we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Online Flower Delivery Services Accessibility: We Tested 9 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
44% of the 9 online flower delivery services we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Cigar Retailers Online Accessibility: We Tested 7 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
43% of the 7 cigar retailers online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Cigar Retailers Online & Consent: We Tested 9 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
67% of the 9 cigar retailers online we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Vape And E-Cigarette Shops Accessibility: We Tested 8 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
75% of the 8 vape and e-cigarette shops we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Meal Kit Delivery Services Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
60% of the 5 meal kit delivery services we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Chocolate And Candy Stores & Consent: We Tested 6 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
67% of the 6 chocolate and candy stores we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Specialty Food Shops Online Accessibility: We Tested 8 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
88% of the 8 specialty food shops online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Tea Retailers Online Accessibility: We Tested 9 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
67% of the 9 tea retailers online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Online Coffee Roasters Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
40% of the 5 online coffee roasters we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Pet Supply Stores Online & Consent: We Tested 7 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
57% of the 7 pet supply stores online we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Baby Product Retailers Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
80% of the 5 baby product retailers we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Baby Product Retailers & Consent: We Tested 4 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
50% of the 4 baby product retailers we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Online Toy Stores Accessibility: We Tested 7 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
57% of the 7 online toy stores we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Online Toy Stores & Consent: We Tested 5 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
40% of the 5 online toy stores we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Lighting Stores Online Accessibility: We Tested 7 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
57% of the 7 lighting stores online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Lighting Stores Online & Consent: We Tested 8 Sites for Pre-Consent Tracking
25% of the 8 lighting stores online we tested fired third-party trackers before consent — the CIPA/VPPA/GDPR footprint. See the data, the most common trackers, and the cleanest sites.
- Does a Cookie Consent Banner Actually Protect You? Often Not.
Most websites assume a cookie banner makes them compliant. In practice, many banners load alongside the trackers they're meant to gate — so the trackers still fire before consent. Here's why that's the #1 real-world failure, and how to fix it.
- Is Your Website a CIPA 'Wiretapping' Lawsuit Target?
A wave of CIPA 'wiretapping' lawsuits targets ordinary business websites for loading tracking pixels, session-replay, and chat widgets before visitors consent. Here's what CIPA is, why your site may be exposed, and how to fix it.
- Rug Retailers Online Accessibility: We Tested 8 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
63% of the 8 rug retailers online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- The VPPA Video-Pixel Lawsuit Wave: Why a Meta Pixel on a Page With Video Is a Target
A 1988 video-privacy law is now the basis for a fast-growing wave of lawsuits against websites that run a marketing pixel on pages with video. Here's the VPPA footprint plaintiffs look for, why it carries $2,500-per-violation damages, and how to break it.
- Kitchenware And Cookware Shops Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
80% of the 5 kitchenware and cookware shops we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Furniture Stores Online Accessibility: We Tested 8 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
63% of the 8 furniture stores online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Online Mattress Companies Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
60% of the 5 online mattress companies we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- CBD And Wellness Shops Accessibility: We Tested 8 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
88% of the 8 CBD and wellness shops we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Perfume And Fragrance Shops Accessibility: We Tested 9 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
44% of the 9 perfume and fragrance shops we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Skincare Brands Online Accessibility: We Tested 3 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
67% of the 3 skincare brands online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Cosmetics And Makeup Stores Accessibility: We Tested 6 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
67% of the 6 cosmetics and makeup stores we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Watch Retailers Online Accessibility: We Tested 7 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
86% of the 7 watch retailers online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Jewelry Stores Online Accessibility: We Tested 10 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
70% of the 10 jewelry stores online we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Swimwear Brands Accessibility: We Tested 4 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
50% of the 4 swimwear brands we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Plus Size Clothing Stores Accessibility: We Tested 3 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
67% of the 3 plus size clothing stores we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- Online Women's Fashion Boutiques Accessibility: We Tested 5 Sites Against WCAG 2.1 AA
60% of the 5 online women's fashion boutiques we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- The European Accessibility Act: Who It Covers and What It Requires
The European Accessibility Act became enforceable on 28 June 2025. If you sell to consumers in the EU, it likely applies to you — even if your business isn't in Europe. Here's the scope and the standard.
- The 5 Most Common WCAG Failures (and How to Fix Each)
Almost every website fails the same handful of WCAG checks — and they're the ones automated lawsuit scanners look for. Here are the five most common failures and exactly how to fix each.
- Web Accessibility Statistics: We Tested the Top 12 Websites
8% of the 12 popular websites we tested fail WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility checks. See the data, the most common failures, and the most accessible sites.
- What Does an ADA Website Lawsuit Actually Cost?
ADA website-accessibility lawsuits settle for low-to-mid five figures — but the settlement is only part of the bill. Here's the real cost of a claim versus the cost of complying, based on 2025 filing data.
- Do Accessibility Overlays Protect You From Lawsuits? The 2025 Data Says No.
In 2025, 983 US businesses were sued over web accessibility while already running an accessibility overlay or widget. Overlays don't confer legal protection — here's what the lawsuit data shows, and what actually reduces your exposure.