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WAD on Strapi: complete compliance checklist

Implementing WAD compliance on Strapi means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (admin ui inconsistency on older versions, custom plugins for content types) while applying EU Web Accessibility Directive success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.

Maya Ramos · IAAP CPACC · IAAP WAS · 7 years lead auditor3 min readPublished · Updated

WAD in 60 seconds

The EU Web Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2102) requires public-sector bodies in all EU member states to make their websites and mobile apps accessible per EN 301 549, with mandatory accessibility statements and a complaints mechanism — operative since September 2018 for new sites and September 2020 for all sites.

Strapi accessibility — what you are starting with

Strapi as a headless CMS pushes accessibility to the consuming app.

WAD setup checklist for Strapi

1. Define alt text in content types: Required field on media.

2. Audit consuming front-end: Where rendered accessibility lives.

Common WAD failures on Strapi

• Admin UI inconsistency on older versions

• Custom plugins for content types

Putting it together

Combine WAD's Level AA requirements with Strapi's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.

  • Is Strapi WAD-compliant out of the box?

    Strapi v4+ admin targets WCAG basics. Consuming-app conformance is the key consideration.

  • What is the easiest path to WAD compliance on Strapi?

    Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.

  • Is Strapi accessible?

    Strapi v4+ admin targets WCAG basics. Consuming-app conformance is the key consideration.

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