Instant WCAG Contrast Check icon

Instant WCAG Contrast Check

by peterbenoit · peterbenoit.com · Developer Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Hover any text to see its WCAG contrast ratio — AA/AAA pass or fail, instantly.

Users
25
+8 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#140K
#117K among extensions
Version
1.0.2
updated 16 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
01225Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 25 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Instant WCAG Contrast Check

A lightweight Chrome extension that shows WCAG contrast ratios on hover. No panel to open, no full-page audit. Point at any text and see if it passes. FEATURES • Hover to inspect: Move your cursor over any text element to see its contrast ratio instantly • WCAG 2.1 compliant: Shows pass/fail for AA and AAA, with large text detection • Background resolution: Walks up the DOM to find the true effective background color • Background image detection: Flags elements over background images instead of guessing • Copy colors: Click any element to copy foreground and background colors to clipboard • Minimal permissions: Only uses activeTab and scripting, no persistent access HOW TO USE 1. Click the Contrast Check icon in the toolbar to activate 2. Hover over any text element to see the contrast tooltip 3. Click an element to copy its foreground and background colors 4. Press Escape to deactivate, or click the toolbar icon again EDGE CASES HANDLED • Semi-transparent text colors composited against background • Semi-transparent background layers composited down to root • Large text detection (≥24px, or ≥18.66px and bold) • Background images and gradients (flagged, not guessed) PERFECT FOR • Web developers and designers • Accessibility auditors • Anyone who cares about readable interfaces PRIVACY This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. It runs entirely locally in your browser.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+8+47.1%00.00
6 months+24+2400.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.216 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
16 Apr 2026
Size
37 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ocijchokiogefngejkeceedlpdijbbpn

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabscripting

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