AZUP Acessibilidade

Description

AZUP Acessibilidade adds a free accessibility widget to your WordPress site with 4 essential features to make your content more accessible to all visitors.

Features

  • High Contrast — Dark background with light text for improved readability, ideal for users with low vision.
  • Text Resize — Increase or decrease font size from 80% to 200%.
  • Highlight Links — Visual emphasis on all page links with color and outline for easier navigation.
  • Reading Guide — A horizontal line that follows the cursor, helpful for users with dyslexia or ADHD.
  • Readable Font — Switches to a clean, dyslexia-friendly sans-serif font.
  • Spacing — Increases line height, letter spacing, and word spacing for easier reading.
  • VLibras — Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) translation widget, powered by the Brazilian government.

Highlights

  • 100% free with no limitations — now with 7 features including VLibras.
  • Lightweight — all CSS and JavaScript are inline, no external files loaded.
  • No impact on Core Web Vitals or SEO.
  • Keyboard accessible (Alt+A to open, Esc to close).
  • User preferences saved automatically via localStorage.
  • Compatible with any WordPress theme.
  • Aligned with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines and Brazilian eMAG standards.
  • Compliant with Brazilian accessibility law (Lei 13.146/2015 — Lei Brasileira de Inclusao).
  • No personal data collected (GDPR/LGPD friendly).

Need more features?

AZUP Acessibilidade Pro includes 20+ additional features:

  • VLibras (Brazilian Sign Language)
  • 8 pre-configured accessibility profiles
  • Color blindness filters (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia)
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • Reading mask
  • Large cursor
  • Dyslexia-friendly font and spacing
  • Invert colors, grayscale, saturation
  • Stop animations, hide images
  • Title and focus highlighting
  • Works on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and 90+ platforms

Learn more about AZUP Acessibilidade Pro

Installation

  1. Upload the azup-acessibilidade folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Done! The accessibility widget appears automatically on the right side of your site.

Or install directly from the WordPress admin:

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for “AZUP Acessibilidade”.
  3. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”.

No additional configuration is required. The widget works immediately after activation.

FAQ

Is this plugin really free?

Yes, 100% free with no limitations. All 7 features (high contrast, text resize, link highlighting, reading guide, readable font, spacing, and VLibras) work without restrictions.

Does the plugin slow down my site?

No. All CSS and JavaScript are inline (no external files are loaded). The impact on page load is virtually zero.

Does it work with any theme?

Yes. The plugin has been tested with popular WordPress themes including Astra, GeneratePress, OceanWP, Divi, Elementor Hello, and Twenty Twenty-Five.

Is my site required to be accessible?

In Brazil, Lei 13.146/2015 (Lei Brasileira de Inclusao) requires websites of companies operating in Brazil to be accessible. Many other countries have similar legislation. This plugin helps your site meet basic accessibility requirements.

What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?

The free version includes 4 essential features. AZUP Acessibilidade Pro includes 20+ features such as VLibras, 8 accessibility profiles, color blindness filters, text-to-speech, reading mask, large cursor, and support for 90+ platforms beyond WordPress.

How does the user interact with the widget?

The user clicks the accessibility icon that appears on the right side of the screen. A panel opens with the available features. The keyboard shortcut Alt+A also opens the menu, and Esc closes it.

Are user preferences saved?

Yes. Settings are saved in the visitor’s browser via localStorage and are automatically restored on their next visit. No personal data is sent to any server.

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Contributors & Developers

“AZUP Acessibilidade” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Changelog

1.1.9

  • Fix: VLibras positioned same as Pro version (top-right, above accessibility button).

1.1.8

  • Fix: VLibras button forced to bottom-right via JavaScript repositioning.

1.1.7

  • Fix: VLibras tooltip permanently hidden using MutationObserver.

1.1.6

  • Fix: VLibras tooltip auto-hidden, button repositioned correctly.

1.1.5

  • Fix: VLibras tooltip hidden, button fixed to bottom-right corner.

1.1.4

  • Fix: VLibras positioned below accessibility button at bottom-right.

1.1.3

  • Fix: VLibras moved to bottom-left corner to avoid conflict with accessibility button.

1.1.2

  • Fix: VLibras button now positioned at bottom-right corner.

1.1.1

  • Fix: VLibras button repositioned to avoid overlapping accessibility panel.

1.1.0

  • New: VLibras (Brazilian Sign Language) widget included for free.
  • New: Readable Font feature — switches to dyslexia-friendly sans-serif font.
  • New: Spacing feature — increases line height, letter and word spacing.
  • Updated from 4 to 7 accessibility features.

1.0.2

  • Fix: Reading guide now works correctly (moved outside toolbar container).

1.0.1

  • Fix: CSS positioning now uses !important to prevent theme conflicts (BuddyBoss, Divi, etc).
  • New: Built-in Portuguese (pt-BR) translation.
  • Fix: Increased z-index to 9999999 for better compatibility.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
  • High contrast mode.
  • Text resize (80% to 200%).
  • Highlight links.
  • Reading guide.
  • Keyboard shortcuts (Alt+A, Esc).
  • User preference persistence via localStorage.