About Silktide Index
What is the Silktide Index?
The Silktide Index was built to help make the web better. It uses automated accessibility tests based on WCAG 2.2 to highlight real, fixable issues—so you can take action.
We can't test everything—just what a computer can reliably check. But that's enough to give you a clear picture of what's going wrong, with examples and explanations to help you fix it.
The Index is a starting point. It's not about ticking a box or chasing a perfect score—it's about meaningful progress. And when you're ready to go further, we're here to support you.
What do you get in a report? / What's in a report?
Each report includes a high-level accessibility score, backed by specific examples of issues we could detect automatically—things like missing labels, poor contrast, or keyboard traps.
But this isn't just a list of problems. Each issue is explained in plain language, with visual examples to show where it appears and why it matters. It's designed to help you learn as you go.
Reports update monthly, so as you fix issues, your score improves—and we'll reveal the next set of problems to tackle. It's a practical, evolving view of your progress.
Ready to go beyond the basics? / Beyond the basics
The Silktide Index gives you a starting point—but real accessibility goes deeper than automated scores. That's where Silktide comes in.
We make accessibility easier to understand, even if you're not an expert. Whether it's automated testing, manual audits, training, or consultancy, we give your whole team what they need to do better—in plain English.
See how Silktide can help
Want to learn accessibility without the jargon?
Accessibility doesn't have to be complicated—or dull. We've created free videos, explainers, and guides that break things down in plain English (and yes, sometimes with cats).
If you're looking for a better way to understand web accessibility, start here:
