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What it is

Total Validator is a freemium tool for checking website accessibility, HTML, CSS, broken links and spelling. Automated accessibility checks cover WCAG 2.2, 2.1 and 2.0, US Section 508 and ARIA standards. It validates HTML and XHTML against W3C and WHATWG standards, and CSS against W3C standards. The product runs through web, Windows, macOS, Linux, an API and a browser extension, with CI/CD integration. Jenkins, Team City and Selenium can call the CI version, which also provides a Web API. Remediation guidance is included. Pro can test authenticated pages, intranets, private websites and JavaScript-generated DOMs through browser extensions, while returning results locally for security. The free Test version shows only a one-page issue summary. Basic handles one page at a time; whole-site and multiple-site validation are Pro features. Manual review tools and mobile testing are not provided.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Total Validator checks website accessibility, HTML, CSS, broken links, and spelling.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Security
The maker says Pro returns local results for security.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says the company does not track website visitors, regularly purges logs, and does not sell, trade, or rent collected information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Support
The maker offers a contact form for product issues and questions and recommends checking the FAQ for common issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Founded
2005Read 19 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Accessibility
Its accessibility checks cover WCAG 2.2, 2.1, and 2.0, US Section 508, and ARIA standards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Automated scans
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Basic limit
Basic validates one web page at a time; whole-site and multiple-site validation are listed as Pro features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Browser extension
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com
CI integrations
The CI version can be called from Jenkins, Team City, and Selenium, and provides a Web API for integration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
CI/CD integration
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Evaluation
A limited CI evaluation is available to existing Pro licensees by request.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
JavaScript testing
Pro can test the DOM for JavaScript-based sites using the browser extensions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Language
The Basic and Pro user interface and documentation are provided only in English.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Manual review tools
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Mobile testing
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Private pages
Pro can test pages requiring authentication, intranets, private websites, and pages behind authenticating proxy servers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Test version limit
The free Test version shows only a summary of issues found on one page; full issue details require Basic or Pro.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Validation
It validates HTML and XHTML against W3C and WHATWG standards and CSS against W3C standards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
WCAG coverage
wcag 2.2Read 23 Sep 2026 · totalvalidator.com

Plans and prices

Test Free Free download · one-page summary of a single web page Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Basic $10, paid once Per licence; includes free updates for a year One page at a time · one person on one computer · updates after the first year require a new licence Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
CI $39, paid once Same cost as Total Validator Pro; updates require annual subscription renewal Requires purchase of at least 2 Pro licences before converting one to CI · licensed per installation Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com
Pro $39, paid once Per licence; includes a subscription allowing free updates for a year One licence per person · subscription renewals for further updates are GB£ 8.00 per licence Read 11 Oct 2026 · totalvalidator.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan available
  • WCAG 2.2, 2.1 and 2.0 coverage
  • Browser extension and CI/CD integration
  • Remediation guidance included
  • Pro supports authenticated and private pages

Limits

  • No manual review tools
  • No mobile testing
  • Free version shows summary only
  • Basic validates one page at a time

Who it suits

Total Validator suits people who need automated website standards and accessibility checks across desktop platforms, web or CI workflows.

Verdict

Total Validator provides broad automated validation with a free entry point and several integration routes. It is less suited when mobile testing or built-in manual review is required.

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