How to Install the UserWay Wix Accessibility Widget

UserWay’s Wix Accessibility Widget is an easy first step toward a more accessible website. This guide takes you through the installation process in two ways: through the Wix App Market, or by adding custom code manually. Whichever path you choose, the Widget supports a range of accessibility features for people with disabilities.

The installation is the same for both the free and Pro versions. The only difference: in the Wix App Market you start with the free version and can upgrade later, while the manual install uses your unique code snippet from the start.

If you have not yet registered for the Widget, the App Market is your default option. If you have already registered, skip the App Market and go straight to the Wix Manual Installation Guide further down this page.

The AI-powered Pro Accessibility Widget adds features that improve your website accessibility beyond the free tier, so more visitors can engage with your content.

Install the Widget via the Wix App Market

Step 1: Install the Wix plugin (app)

In the Wix editor, a plugin like UserWay is called an app. To install it from the Wix App Market:

1. Sign in to Wix as an admin to reach your Wix dashboard.
2. In the left menu, scroll to the bottom and select “Apps,” then select “Get More Apps” at the top right. This opens the Wix App Market.

3. Search “UserWay” in the search bar and select the app.

4. Select “Add to Site.” In the pop up that opens, select “Add to Site” again to confirm installation.

5. Scroll down and toggle the On / Off button to enable the Accessibility Widget.

Step 2: Preview, publish, and customize your Wix widget

You are all set. Publish your Wix website to apply the changes, then preview the site to confirm the plugin loads and works correctly.

To customize the tool, use the Wix page widget or your UserWay Management Console. Both let you configure the same site accessibility options and tune how the Widget looks to your visitors. Select “Save Settings” before you leave the page or widget area.

Generate an accessibility statement for your Wix website

Once the app is installed through Wix, you can generate an accessibility statement for your Wix website. In the UserWay dashboard (the UserWay Management Console), go to the Accessibility Statement tab and fill in your details. Select “Generate My Accessibility Statement,” then check your email for the statement. If it does not load immediately, refresh the page.

Note that no automated widget makes a site fully conformant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) on its own. Full conformance with web accessibility standards and ADA compliance requires fixing accessibility issues at the code level.

Install the Widget manually

Step 1: Register your Wix website with UserWay

Start by registering your Wix website with UserWay. Find the “Start Free Trial” button at the top right of UserWay.org. This manual installation uses the same method for both the free and Pro versions, from registration onward.

If you have already registered an earlier website with UserWay, there is no need to re-register. Add the new website to your list and reuse the same code you used before. We support multi-site admins and owners, including large agencies.

To get your unique code snippet for the first time, complete every registration step, then copy the snippet and save it somewhere easy to find. If you registered earlier, your code snippet is in your welcome email. You can also sign in to the UserWay Management Console and select “Embed Code” in the left navigation to copy it. Your Management Console username and password are in the welcome email as well.

Step 2: Paste your code snippet in the Wix dashboard

With your code snippet ready, add it to your site through the Wix editor so the Accessibility Widget loads on every page:

1. In the Wix dashboard, go to the left menu and scroll down to “Settings.”
2. In Settings, scroll to the “Advanced” section and select “Add Custom Code.” On the next page, select “Add Custom Code” again at the top right.

3. In the pop up, paste the code snippet into the first text field.
4. In the Name field, type “UserWay” so the custom code is easy to identify later. Note: a clear name makes the Widget simpler to manage as you add accessibility features over time.
5. Select the “Add code to all pages” option, and choose whether the code loads once or on each new page from the dropdown.
6. Under “Place code in,” select “Head.”
7. Scroll up to “Code Type” and select “Essential.”
8. Scroll back down and select “Apply.”

Step 3: Check the install, publish your site, and set custom options

You’re all set. Preview your site first to confirm installation. Then, once the Widget is installed and working, publish your Wix website to pull in the changes from the plugin and make your content more accessible to visitors.

To customize the Widget, use the Wix widget or the UserWay Management Console. Either one lets you configure the Widget options and set how it behaves for your users, including people with disabilities. Select “Save Settings” before you exit the widget area or the page.

Get an accessibility statement for your website

After the Widget is installed manually, you can still generate an accessibility statement, though you will not find the option inside Wix. Instead, write your statement using the UserWay accessibility statement generator on the UserWay website, then check your email for it. If it is not there, refresh your email.

Next, in the UserWay Management Console:

1. In the left navigation, select “My Sites,” then select your site from the list. A small window opens.
2. Select the “Settings” tab (the last tab on the right, after “Overview”).
3. Scroll to “Accessibility Statement Link” under “General Settings.”
4. Add your URL, then toggle whether the statement is shown and enabled. You can also apply it to more than one registered site.
5. Select “Apply” or “Apply to all X sites.”