This guide walks you through installing and activating the EASWP accessibility plugin on any WordPress site. The process takes less than a minute and requires no technical expertise.
Prerequisites
- A self-hosted WordPress site (version 6.0 or higher)
- Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard
- PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended)
Installation Steps
Step 1: Open the Plugin Installer
In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins → Add New.
Step 2: Search for EASWP
Type EASWP in the search box. Look for “EASWP – Accessibility Toolkit & WCAG Scanner” in the results.
Step 3: Install and Activate
Click Install Now, then click Activate. EASWP is now running on your site with default settings.
Step 4: Verify the Toolbar
Visit your site’s front end. You should see the accessibility toolbar trigger button (a circular accessibility icon) in the corner of the page. Click it to confirm the toolbar opens.
Note: If you don’t see the toolbar trigger, check that the plugin is activated under Plugins → Installed Plugins. Some caching plugins may require a cache clear.
Alternative: Manual Upload
If you downloaded the plugin ZIP file from easwp.com:
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Choose the
easwp.zipfile - Click Install Now, then Activate
Troubleshooting
- Plugin not appearing in search: EASWP may not yet be listed on WordPress.org. Use the manual upload method with the ZIP from easwp.com.
- “Plugin could not be activated” error: Check that your PHP version is 7.4 or higher in Tools → Site Health → Info → Server.
- Toolbar not visible: Try clearing your browser cache and any site caching plugins. Check for JavaScript errors in the browser console.