Accessibility Scanner

Spec sheet

Purpose

Scans an app’s user interface and recommends common accessibility improvements.Read 12 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · play.google.com

Support

The app provides Help and feedback, and Google Play lists [email protected] as its support email.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Headquarters

Mountain View, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · support.google.com

Maker

Google Play identifies Google LLC as the developer and lists its address as 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States.Read 12 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Adjustable thresholds

Users can change minimum text contrast, image contrast, and touch target size thresholds.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Automated scans

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · play.google.com

Checks

Checks for content labels, touch target size, clickable items, and text and image contrast.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Data safety

Google Play states that the app does not share data with third parties, may collect app activity, app info and performance, and device or other IDs, and encrypts data in transit.Read 12 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Manual testing limit

Google says the tool does not replace manual testing and does not guarantee an app’s accessibility.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Mobile testing

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · play.google.com

Permissions

While active, the app requires accessibility-service permissions to retrieve window content and observe actions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Recording privacy

A recording consists of screenshots rather than video or audio, stays on the device, and is not shared with Google.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Remediation guidance

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · play.google.com

Results

Displays scan findings on screenshots and lets users review results by screen or category and share them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Scan modes

Can scan a snapshot of one screen or record a workflow across multiple screens while the user navigates the app.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Secure windows

For windows marked FLAG_SECURE, Scanner cannot capture the screen or check color contrast, though it can show other scan results.Read 12 Oct 2026 · support.google.com

Who it is for

Google says anyone, not just developers, can use it to identify common accessibility improvements and share them with a development team.Read 12 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Accessibility Testing Software#128 of 1697.5