Find and fix compliance issues in record time with automated checks and smart suggestions.
Stark Accessibility Checker Extension
Now, you can create and test accessible software in record time. Whether you’re building a website, online shop, mobile app, or SaaS product, Stark gives every designer, engineer, PM, and QA expert the manual and automated tools to make it accessible with ease.
With tools like Contrast Checker, Focus Order, Alt-Text Annotations, Vision Simulator, and more all in one place, you can find accessibility issues in a design before it goes into production—or quickly analyze and fix what’s already in flight. Get started for free today!
What’s New
We’re thrilled to introduce the all-new Stark Suite, a powerful combination of fully redesigned plugins, even more browser extensions, and all-new tools to streamline you and your team’s accessibility workflow. New tools include: Alt-Text Annotations, Typography Analysis, Touch Targets and more.
Contrast Checker with Color Suggestions
Check your contrast ratios and get smart color suggestions to ensure your design always adheres to WCAG AA or AAA requirements.
Vision Simulator
Simulate what your design may look like for people with different types of vision, including 4 different forms of color blindness and 6 other forms of impaired vision.
Landmarks and Focus Order
Design for easy navigation with Landmarks and Focus Order, allowing anyone to experience your product with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Alt-Text Annotations
Get actionable tips for writing alt text optimized for screen-reading tools and even SEO ranking with search engines like Google. We’ll even let you know when an image is decorative and doesn’t require alt text.
Typography Analysis
Analyze the topography in a design to check that your selected fonts are legible and readable for people with different vision types.
Touch Targets
Create touch targets large enough for everyone to complete tasks in your web and mobile interfaces with a tap.
Live Preview
Everything you change, fix or update in Stark reflects directly in your design for maximum efficiency. With Live Preview you can test accessible contrast updates, color suggestions and font-sizes directly in your browser using your live code.
Let Stark help you streamline your workflow to get your team to long-term, sustained accessibility compliance faster. Learn more about us at https://getstark.co
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"version":"2.23.0",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Stark Accessibility Checker",
"author":"Stark Lab, Inc.",
"description":"Find and fix compliance issues in record time with automated checks and smart suggestions.",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"permissions":["tabs",
"storage",
"activeTab",
"scripting"],
"host_permissions":["*://*/*"],
"action":{},
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["scan-illo.png",
"scan-illo--dark.png",
"sidekick-gradient-light.png",
"sidekick-gradient-dark.png",
"premium-upsell.png",
"projects-chart.png"],
"matches":["
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["
"js":["devtool/content-script.bundle.js"],
"all_frames":true}],
"icons":{"16":"stark-16.png",
"32":"stark-32.png",
"48":"stark-48.png",
"128":"stark-128.png"},
"devtools_page":"devtool/background.html"}
How to download and manually install Stark Accessibility Checker extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Stark Accessibility Checker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Stark Accessibility Checker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Stark Accessibility Checker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Stark Accessibility Checker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Stark Accessibility Checker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Stark Accessibility Checker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Stark Accessibility Checker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Stark Accessibility Checker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Stark Accessibility Checker extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Stark Accessibility Checker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Stark Accessibility Checker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Stark Accessibility Checker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Stark Accessibility Checker extension file
Select and download the Stark Accessibility Checker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Stark Accessibility Checker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Stark Accessibility Checker extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Stark Accessibility Checker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Stark Accessibility Checker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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