Wix is one of the most popular website builders globally, used by millions of small businesses. Wix has invested in accessibility features including a built-in accessibility wizard and keyboard navigation support. However, these features cover only a subset of WCAG requirements, and many Wix sites still have significant accessibility gaps - especially sites built before Wix's accessibility improvements.
Common Wix accessibility issues
Wix's accessibility wizard has limited coverage
Wix's built-in accessibility checker covers some basics (alt text, heading hierarchy) but misses many WCAG requirements including contrast ratios, focus management, ARIA attribute correctness, and dynamic content accessibility.
Drag-and-drop layout creates structure issues
Wix's visual editor lets users place elements anywhere on the canvas. This creates reading order issues - the visual order may not match the DOM order, meaning screen readers announce content in a confusing sequence.
App Market integrations are often inaccessible
Wix's App Market lets users add functionality through third-party apps. These apps inject their own markup which is frequently inaccessible - and Wix doesn't require apps to meet accessibility standards.
Animation and scroll effects lack alternatives
Wix's animation features create visual effects that can trigger motion sensitivity issues and are often not accessible to screen readers or keyboard users.
Form accessibility gaps
While Wix has improved form accessibility, complex forms with conditional logic, multi-step flows, and custom styling can still have labelling and focus management issues.
How Lumi works with Wix
Lumi scans your published Wix site across all pages, checking against WCAG 2.2 AA requirements that go far beyond Wix's built-in checker. Our five scanning engines detect issues in Wix's generated markup, app integrations, and dynamic content. Set up monitoring to catch regressions from editor changes and app updates.
Wix-specific WCAG gotchas
Wix's accessibility wizard creates false confidence
Passing Wix's built-in accessibility check does not mean your site is WCAG 2.2 AA compliant. The wizard covers a fraction of the full standard. An external scan reveals what it misses.
Editor changes can break accessibility
Re-arranging elements in the Wix editor can change DOM order, break heading hierarchy, and disrupt keyboard navigation - even when the visual result looks fine.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wix accessible?
Wix has made significant accessibility improvements and provides built-in tools, but no Wix site is automatically WCAG 2.2 AA compliant. The built-in accessibility wizard covers basics but not the full standard.
Does the Wix accessibility wizard guarantee compliance?
No. The Wix accessibility wizard checks a subset of accessibility requirements. It does not cover contrast ratios, ARIA correctness, keyboard navigation completeness, or dynamic content accessibility. An external scan is needed for comprehensive coverage.
Can I make a Wix site EAA compliant?
Many EAA requirements can be met on Wix through careful content management and using Wix's accessibility features. However, some advanced requirements may be limited by Wix's platform constraints.
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Last reviewed: April 2026. Content is reviewed quarterly for accuracy.