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WCAG 2.2 on Ghost: complete compliance checklist
Implementing WCAG 2.2 compliance on Ghost means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (custom theme variance, inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations) 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.
Ghost accessibility — what you are starting with
Ghost is a publication-focused CMS where editorial discipline is the dominant factor.
WCAG 2.2 setup checklist for Ghost
1. Use Casper or audit your theme: Casper is the reference accessibility-aware theme.
2. Editorial discipline on alt text: Ghost editor supports alt; require it.
Common WCAG 2.2 failures on Ghost
• Custom theme variance
• Inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations
Putting it together
Combine WCAG 2.2's AA requirements with Ghost'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 Ghost WCAG-compliant out of the box?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
What is the easiest path to WCAG 2.2 compliance on Ghost?
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 Ghost accessible?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
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