WCAG Monitoring: daily, weekly, monthly

Definition: WCAG monitoring is scheduled accessibility scanning that detects regressions and newly introduced issues over time β€” not just a one-time audit.

What monitoring catches

  • New contrast failures after design changes
  • Missing form labels after edits
  • Keyboard traps introduced by modals
  • ARIA regressions after component updates

How to choose scan frequency

  • Daily: fast-moving sites with frequent deploys
  • Weekly: most marketing + SaaS sites
  • Monthly: low-change sites and governance checks

Automated vs manual

Automated tools catch many failures, but some success criteria require human judgment. Monitoring reduces risk by catching regressions quickly.