axe-core
Accessibility engine for automated Web UI testing
Key stats
The breakdown
There's no cost to use axe-core at all — it's free, full stop.
axe-core is well regarded, if not quite top-tier, scoring 4.4 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, axe-core has seen a gradual but consistent climb, up roughly 34% over 1 years.
axe-core trails the testing frameworks average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2015, axe-core is a long-tenured option in this category.
axe-core vs. Testing Frameworks average
| Feature | axe-core | Testing Frameworks average |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 108,439,894 | 131,784,493 |
| Dependent Packages | 1,279 | 6,610 |
| Popularity score | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Weekly Downloads trails the category average: 108,439,894 vs. 131,784,493.
- Dependent Packages trails the category average: 1,279 vs. 6,610.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.4 / 5 against a category average of 4.4 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Usage over time
Frequently asked questions
Is axe-core free to use?
Yes — axe-core is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is axe-core good? What's its rating?
axe-core scores 4.4 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Testing Frameworks category average of 4.4.
How many people use axe-core?
axe-core has roughly 108.4M users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 131.8M.
When was axe-core founded?
axe-core was founded in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Is axe-core growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 34% over the past 1 years.
Ready to see axe-core for yourself?
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