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WCAG 2.2 on BigCommerce: complete compliance checklist
Implementing WCAG 2.2 compliance on BigCommerce means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (cornerstone theme variants, third-party app injections) while applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
WCAG 2.2 in 60 seconds
WCAG 2.2 (pronounced 'wuh-cag 2.2') is the World Wide Web Consortium's globally adopted standard for web accessibility, published October 2023, defining 87 testable success criteria organised under four principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust.
BigCommerce accessibility — what you are starting with
BigCommerce mid-market focus pushes it toward enterprise-grade accessibility tooling but theme variance still drives most failures.
WCAG 2.2 setup checklist for BigCommerce
1. Use Cornerstone: Most-accessible default.
2. Audit installed apps: Each app injects markup.
Common WCAG 2.2 failures on BigCommerce
• Cornerstone theme variants
• Third-party app injections
• Inaccessible quickview overlays
Putting it together
Combine WCAG 2.2's AA requirements with BigCommerce'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 BigCommerce WCAG-compliant out of the box?
The platform supports accessibility; merchant configuration determines whether the final site conforms.
What is the easiest path to WCAG 2.2 compliance on BigCommerce?
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 BigCommerce accessible?
The platform supports accessibility; merchant configuration determines whether the final site conforms.
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