Wally Monitor

by equallyze

Description

Wally Monitor is a comprehensive accessibility auditing plugin that helps you identify and fix accessibility issues on your WordPress website. Built on top of axe-core (the industry-standard accessibility testing engine), it provides detailed reports and actionable insights to make your site accessible to everyone.

📚 Third-Party Libraries

This plugin uses the following open-source libraries:

axe-core v4.10.2 – Accessibility testing engine by Deque Systems
Source: https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core
License: MPL-2.0
Chart.js v4.5.1 – JavaScript charting library
Source: https://github.com/chartjs/Chart.js
License: MIT
FPDF 1.86 – PHP PDF generation library (modified with Wally_ prefix to avoid conflicts)
Source: http://www.fpdf.org/
License: Free for personal and commercial use

🎯 Key Features

Automated Full Site Scanning – Analyze all pages, posts, and custom post types in one click
103+ Accessibility Rules – 90 axe-core rules + 13 WordPress-specific checks
Real-time WCAG Score – Track your accessibility score from 0-100
SEO Integration – Shows accessibility impact directly in Yoast SEO and Rank Math meta boxes
Block-Specific Detection – Identifies issues in WordPress Gutenberg blocks (images, buttons, headings, etc.)
Historical Tracking – Monitor progress over time with interactive charts
Editor Integration – Analyze content while editing posts and pages
Professional Reports – Clean, visual dashboards with detailed violation breakdowns
WCAG Level Detection – Categorizes issues by WCAG A, AA, AAA conformance levels

🔍 What Does It Check?

Images & Media
* Missing alt attributes
* Empty alt text
* Gallery accessibility
* Video captions

Forms
* Missing labels
* Fieldset accessibility
* Form validation

Structure & Semantics
* Heading hierarchy
* Landmark regions
* Navigation structure
* HTML validity

Color & Contrast
* Color contrast ratios (WCAG AA/AAA)
* Text readability

Interactive Elements
* Button labels
* Link descriptions
* Keyboard navigation
* Focus indicators

WordPress Specific
* Cover block contrast
* Site logo alt text
* Search widget labels
* Embed titles
* Custom HTML warnings

🚀 Why Accessibility Matters

Legal Compliance – Meet ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 requirements
Better SEO – Google prioritizes accessible websites in search rankings
Wider Audience – Reach 15%+ of users with disabilities
Improved UX – Accessible sites work better for everyone
Brand Reputation – Show you care about all users

💼 Perfect For

Marketing agencies managing multiple client sites
Web developers building accessible themes/plugins
Content creators ensuring inclusive content
E-commerce stores reaching wider audiences
Government and educational institutions
Anyone committed to web accessibility

🎨 Clean, Modern Interface

Large, professional logo display
Color-coded severity indicators
Interactive violation cards with Quick Fix suggestions
Mobile-responsive design
WordPress admin design standards

🔌 Integrations

Yoast SEO – Accessibility analysis in SEO meta box
Rank Math – Integrated accessibility scores
Gutenberg – Block-level issue detection
Classic Editor – Full compatibility

📊 Technical Details

Built on axe-core 4.10.2 (Deque Systems)
No external API calls – all processing happens locally
No data collection or tracking
Lightweight and optimized for performance
Works with any WordPress theme

🌐 Supported Languages

English
Portuguese (Brazil) – Interface em Português

Privacy & Data

Wally Monitor does NOT:
* Collect any user data
* Send information to external servers
* Track user behavior
* Require registration or API keys
* Display advertisements

All accessibility analysis happens locally in your WordPress installation using the axe-core JavaScript library.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports:
* GitHub: (adicione seu repositório se tiver)
* WordPress.org Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wally-monitor/

Credits

Built with axe-core by Deque Systems
Inspired by the need for better accessibility tools in WordPress
Developed with ❤️ for an inclusive web

Developers

Wally Monitor is open source! Developers can:
* Extend rules with custom checks
* Hook into analysis results
* Customize scoring algorithms
* Contribute to the codebase

See GitHub repository for developer documentation.

Installation

Automatic Installation

Log in to your WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins Add New
Search for “Wally Monitor”
Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Access Wally Monitor from the admin sidebar

Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file
Log in to your WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click “Install Now”
Activate the plugin
Access Wally Monitor from the admin sidebar

First Steps

Click on Wally Monitor in the WordPress admin menu
Click “Analisar Site Completo Agora” (Analyze Full Site Now)
Wait for the scan to complete (typically 1-3 seconds per page)
Review the detailed accessibility report
Check individual post/page scores in the editor meta box

Faq

Is Wally Monitor free?

Yes! Wally Monitor is completely free and open source under GPLv2 license.

Does it work with Gutenberg blocks?

Absolutely! Wally Monitor has special detection for WordPress Gutenberg blocks including images, buttons, galleries, headings, forms, and more.

Is it compatible with page builders?

Yes, it works with any page builder (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, etc.) as it analyzes the rendered HTML output.

Does it slow down my site?

No. Wally Monitor only runs when you manually trigger an analysis in the admin area. It has zero impact on front-end performance.

Can I analyze password-protected pages?

Yes, as long as you’re logged in as an administrator. The plugin analyzes pages from within WordPress.

Does it send data to external servers?

No. All analysis happens locally in your browser using axe-core. No data is sent to external services.

How accurate is the WCAG score?

The score is calculated using industry-standard axe-core engine combined with WordPress-specific checks. It provides a reliable indicator of accessibility health.

Can I export reports?

Currently, reports are stored in your WordPress database with historical tracking. PDF export feature is planned for future releases.

Does it check for keyboard navigation?

Yes, it detects many keyboard navigation issues including missing focus indicators, keyboard traps, and interactive element accessibility.

Is it multilingual?

The interface is available in English and Portuguese (Brazil). The accessibility rules follow international WCAG standards.

Does it replace manual testing?

While Wally Monitor automates ~30-40% of WCAG checks, manual testing by accessibility experts is still recommended for complete compliance.

Reviews

Changelog

1.0.2 – 2026-01-05

Security Update – CRITICAL
Fixed data sanitization issues identified by WordPress.org review team
Added comprehensive validation for JSON report data
Implemented recursive sanitization for all user input
Added proper escaping for dynamically displayed content
Enhanced security with wally_monitor_sanitize_report_data() and wally_monitor_validate_report_structure() functions
Added JavaScript escapeHtml() function for client-side output escaping
Improved validation for score ranges and violation counts

1.0.1 – 2025-12-22

Updated Chart.js to version 4.5.1
Improved FPDF library conflict prevention with namespace isolation
Enhanced class existence checks for FPDF

1.0.0 – 2025-11-23

Initial Release
Full site accessibility scanning
103+ accessibility rules (90 axe-core + 13 WordPress custom)
Real-time WCAG score calculation (0-100)
Yoast SEO and Rank Math integration
Editor meta box for post/page analysis
Historical analysis tracking with charts
WordPress Gutenberg block detection
Color contrast checking
Heading hierarchy validation
Form accessibility testing
Image alt text verification
Professional dashboard with large logo
Portuguese (Brazil) interface
Consistent, deterministic analysis results
Sequential page scanning to prevent conflicts