WCAG 2.2 Level AA

What it is

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 at conformance Level AA, published by the W3C in October 2023. Covers perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness across 50+ success criteria — keyboard navigation, color contrast, alt text, focus indicators, captions, and predictable interaction.

Why it matters

WCAG AA is the conformance target referenced by the ADA, EAA, Section 508, and most procurement contracts. Falling short isn't just a UX problem — it's the standard plaintiffs' lawyers cite in accessibility lawsuits, which run six figures.

Who it applies to

Applies to every public-facing website. Personal one-pagers excepted only when no commercial activity occurs.

How WQI scores it

Web Quality Index considers this standard satisfied when all of the 7 supporting factors pass.

0 of 7 supporting factors are currently collected. Sites where the remaining 7 haven't been measured will show as partial or unknown on this standard until the data lands.

Related standards

Supersedes

WCAG A

See also

ADA , EAA , 508

Standards that share factors with this one

Auto-computed from overlapping factor tickets in satisfiedBy, excluding standards already listed under "See also" above. Strong overlap suggests these standards rise and fall together when sites are scored.

• Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 7 shared factors Accessibility UK public-sector websites and mobile apps must meet WCAG 2.1 AA and publish an accessibility statement. GDS audits a sample every year.
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA 7 shared factors Accessibility The version of WCAG most regulators actually wrote into law. EAA, UK PSBAR, and France's RGAA all cite 2.1 AA — even after 2.2 shipped.
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 6 shared factors Accessibility If you're a public-sector body or a private org with 50+ employees in Ontario, your website has to meet WCAG 2.0 AA — and you have to file a compliance report.
• Accessible Canada Act 6 shared factors Accessibility The federal counterpart to AODA. If you're a federally regulated entity — banks, telecoms, airlines, broadcasters — you publish accessibility plans and progress reports, and your digital surfaces are in scope.
• Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung 2.0 6 shared factors Accessibility Germany's federal accessibility regulation. Mandates WCAG 2.1 AA (via EN 301 549) for federal public-sector websites, intranets, and mobile apps.

Other references

• guidance WAI Quick Reference (How to Meet WCAG)
• guidance Understanding WCAG 2.2