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A BFSG check for your website.
Germany’s Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has applied since 28 June 2025. Find out in a few minutes which automatically detectable barriers your website has and what to fix first.
What the check covers
A first look at the most important barriers.
The BFSG check examines one publicly accessible page. You get clear results instead of a jargon-filled error list.
Issues by priority
Every issue is rated by priority, from critical to low. So you can see what gets in your visitors’ way the most.
Concrete next steps
For every rule, the check explains why it matters and how to fix the problem. You can pass technical hints straight to your agency.
PDF report to share
Download the result as a PDF or have it sent to you by e-mail. Your result stays available for up to 24 hours.
Does the BFSG apply to me?
Three points for a first assessment.
Whether the BFSG applies to your website in Germany depends on what exactly you offer, not on the website itself.
In force since 28 June 2025
The BFSG covers certain products and services for consumers. These include e-commerce services such as online shops and booking flows.
The path to the contract matters
Check the whole journey: finding a product, signing in, forms, basket and payment. A plain company website is not automatically in scope.
Exemption for micro-enterprises
Service providers with fewer than ten employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet total of no more than two million euros are exempt under § 3(3) BFSG.
This page offers initial guidance and is not legal advice. If questions remain, have the legal assessment of your specific offer checked by an expert.
Step 01
Check your key pages
After the home page, also check a product page, the contact form and the checkout. That is where people find out whether they can use your offer.
Step 02
Fix critical issues first
Start with barriers that stop an order, a sign-up or a contact request. Then check again.
Step 03
Add manual tests and document
Test the same journeys with a keyboard and assistive technologies. Record the scope, known barriers and measures.
What an automated check cannot do
Automated tests only detect some of the possible barriers. A high score is not proof of BFSG conformance and not a certification. A widget does not replace fixing the source code or testing complete user journeys either.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the BFSG check.
Short answers for website owners, shops and agencies.
View plans and limitsIs the BFSG check really free?
Yes. You need neither an account nor an e-mail address. Enter the address of a publicly accessible page and start the check. Only check websites you own or are authorised to check.
Does a good result mean my website conforms to the BFSG?
Not automatically. An automated check only finds some of the barriers. Keyboard operation, understandable content and complete journeys such as the checkout also have to be checked manually. A result is not a certification and not proof of legal conformance.
Which requirements are behind the BFSG?
The BFSG transposes the European Accessibility Act into German law. For websites and apps, practice follows the European standard EN 301 549, which refers to the WCAG success criteria. The check tests the WCAG rules that can be tested automatically.
How many pages are checked?
The free check examines the page you enter. With a free account, you add your website as a project and check up to five pages per scan. The paid plans check more pages per scan, with monitoring from Pro.
What happens to my data?
The result is available for up to 24 hours via a link in your browser session. An e-mail address is optional: you can have the report sent to you or request to be contacted. Details are in the privacy policy.
Can someone help me fix the issues?
Yes. Below the result, you can optionally leave your e-mail address and request to be contacted about your check. You can also pass the technical hints in the report straight to the person who looks after your website.
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