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Accessibility Guide

Shopify Accessibility Guide 2026

Platform-specific accessibility risks, recommended tools, and practical fixes for teams building on Shopify.

Platform overview

Shopify themes are customizable, but many stores ship with inaccessible templates or third-party apps.

Known accessibility issues

  • Product galleries without keyboard controls
  • Cart drawers that trap focus
  • App widgets lacking labels

Best plugins and tools

  • Accessibility Enabler
  • Accessibility by CartCoders
  • Shopify theme accessibility checker

Step-by-step fix guide

  1. Step 1

    Choose an accessible theme and test focus states

  2. Step 2

    Ensure product images have descriptive alt text

  3. Step 3

    Fix cart drawer focus order and escape behavior

  4. Step 4

    Label form fields in checkout and signup

  5. Step 5

    Verify contrast on pricing and CTA buttons

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