Automated testing
Automated accessibility testing is useful. It can quickly identify many common issues across your Shopware store.
But a scan cannot tell you whether a customer can actually complete the journey comfortably.
That takes real testing.
Shopware accessibility testing
Your Shopware store should work for everyone.
People use your store in different ways. Some navigate with a keyboard. Some use a screen reader. Others need clear structure, readable content, or controls that behave consistently. Zylyn tests your Shopware store to find accessibility barriers and gives your team a practical way to fix them.
Why Shopware accessibility matters
A Shopware store can change often.
A new theme update, product, plugin, navigation change, filter, promotion, or checkout update can introduce an accessibility issue without anyone noticing.
Some problems are easy to see. Others only appear when someone tries to use the store with a keyboard or screen reader.
That is why accessibility needs to be checked as your store changes.
What we test
We look at the parts of your store customers actually use.
Keyboard navigation
Screen reader experience
Product pages
Category pages
Search and filters
Navigation and menus
Cart and checkout
Forms and interactive elements
Plugins and third-party functionality
We test the experience, not just the code.
Shopware has its own accessibility challenges
Shopware stores can include many moving parts:
Storefront theme
Product catalog
Category navigation
Search and filtering
Shopping cart
Checkout
Plugins and extensions
Custom components
Third-party integrations
A change in one area can affect another.
For example, a new filter may look fine visually but become difficult to use with a keyboard. A plugin may add a popup that does not manage focus correctly. A custom checkout component may work with a mouse but become confusing for screen reader users.
These are the kinds of issues we look for.
Automated and manual testing
A scan can find a lot. It can't find everything.
Manual testing
Zylyn combines automated checks with manual testing using:
- NVDA
- JAWS
- VoiceOver
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Manual WCAG checks
This helps us find problems that automated tools can miss.
Schedule a discovery callThe process
How Shopware accessibility testing works
- Step 01
Find what needs testing
We identify the important parts of your store — navigation, product pages, search, filters, cart, checkout, forms, and other customer journeys.
- Step 02
Get a baseline
We test the current experience and establish where your store stands.
- Step 03
Understand the findings
We look beyond an automated error and understand what the problem means for an actual customer.
- Step 04
Fix what matters
Your team gets clear information about what needs to change and why.
- Step 05
Test the changes
Once fixes are made, we test them again to make sure the issue is actually resolved.
- Step 06
Keep checking
Shopware stores change. New products, plugins, theme updates, and custom functionality can introduce new barriers.
Ongoing testing helps you catch them before they become bigger problems.
A week in practice
Say your team adds a new product filtering feature on Tuesday.
It works perfectly with a mouse. But during accessibility testing, we find that keyboard users cannot move through all the filter controls, and the selected filter is not communicated clearly to a screen reader.
We document the issue, explain what is happening, and give the development team practical guidance.
The team makes the change. We test it again.
Now the filter works as expected for keyboard and screen reader users.
Without that second layer of testing, the issue could easily stay unnoticed.
What you get
You don't just get a list of errors.
You get information your team can actually use.
Clear test results
Issue details
Prioritized findings
Developer guidance
Retesting
Evidence and reporting
The goal is not to give your team hundreds of technical warnings.
The goal is to help you understand what needs attention and what to do next.
Who it's for
Who is this for?
Growing ecommerce teams
You are adding products, features, plugins, and new customer journeys.Established Shopware stores
Your store is already live and needs regular accessibility checks as it evolves.Development teams
You need practical accessibility findings that developers can work with.Agencies
You manage Shopware stores for clients and need accessibility testing as part of your delivery process.Teams preparing for a review
You want to understand your current accessibility position before an audit, compliance review, or customer requirement.
Who does the testing
Certified to test. Experienced to understand.
Accessibility testing is more than running a tool and exporting a report.
Our testers hold certifications including CPACC, WAS, and Trusted Tester.
We also bring hands-on experience testing with screen readers, keyboards, switches, and magnification.
That combination helps us understand both the technical issue and the experience behind it.
FAQ
Shopware accessibility testing FAQs
What is Shopware accessibility testing?
It is the process of checking your Shopware store for barriers that can make it difficult for people with disabilities to browse, interact with, and purchase from your store.
Why does my Shopware store need accessibility testing?
Your store can change frequently. Theme updates, plugins, new products, custom functionality, and checkout changes can introduce accessibility problems.
Can automated tools test my Shopware store?
Automated tools can find many common issues, but they cannot test the entire user experience. Manual testing is needed to understand how the store works with keyboards and screen readers.
Do you test Shopware themes?
Yes. We test the parts of the storefront that customers interact with, including navigation, layouts, controls, and content.
Do you test Shopware plugins and extensions?
Yes. Plugins and third-party functionality can introduce accessibility barriers, so we include them where they affect the customer experience.
Do you test product filters and search?
Yes. We check whether search and filtering can be used effectively with a keyboard and screen reader.
Do you test the Shopware checkout?
Yes. Checkout is an important part of the customer journey, so we test forms, controls, focus behavior, errors, and other relevant interactions.
Do you test custom Shopware functionality?
Yes. Custom components and integrations can behave differently from standard storefront elements, so we test them as part of the overall experience.
Which accessibility standard do you test against?
Our testing follows WCAG 2.2 AA.
What happens after you find an issue?
We document the problem, explain its impact, prioritize the finding, and provide practical guidance for your development team. Once the fix is made, we can retest it.
How often should a Shopware store be tested?
There is no single schedule for every store. Testing should happen regularly and after meaningful changes such as theme updates, new functionality, plugins, or checkout changes.
