Creating Accessible Shopping Experiences with Shopware
Unlock the full potential of Shopware to create more accessibility: Reach new target groups, meet legal requirements, and offer an inclusive user experience – flexible, scalable, and future-proof.
SiteCockpit explained briefly
What exactly is SiteCockpit – and how does it support your Shopware shop in implementing digital accessibility? In this short video, you will get a compact overview:
Every click counts – except the ones that fail.
Your shop has everything – except access for everyone?
Easy test: How accessible is your Shopware shop?
With our live check, you get an instant first assessment – no registration required. Simply enter your shop URL and let it be automatically checked to see how well your site meets key accessibility requirements.
Accessibility will be mandatory for Shopware in 2025 – are you ready?
Since June 28, 2025, the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) requires many Shopware operators to make their online shops accessible – based on the WCAG 2.2 standards.
Acting now not only ensures legal compliance but also gains new customer groups and trust.
Your online shop is affected if:
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You target end consumers
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You offer online functions and tools, such as orders, forms, content elements, or customer portals
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Your company has at least 10 people on the team or generates over €2 million in annual sales
Violations of accessibility can result in fines up to €100,000, warnings from competitors or consumer associations, and reputational damage
Implementing Shopware 6 accessibly – More accessibility with SiteCockpit
More and more shop operators are using SiteCockpit to make their Shopware 6 shop accessible, understandable, and usable for everyone. Our solution is quick to integrate and supports you in meeting legal accessibility requirements for content, images, and texts.
With just a few steps, you create a user-friendly foundation that enables people with disabilities to have a self-determined shopping experience. At the same time, you test your content for WCAG criteria, contrasts, screen reader compatibility, and keyboard accessibility.
SiteCockpit offers GDPR-compliant features for everyone who wants to optimize their Shopware shop not only as required by law but also in a readable, understandable, and economically sensible way. This means: more reach, better user experience for your services, and a visible sign of inclusion for all people.
Shopware: Innovation and flexibility from Germany
Shopware was founded in Germany in 2004 and is now one of the leading open-source platforms for online commerce. More than 100,000 companies worldwide rely on Shopware.
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Founded in Germany in 2004
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Used by over 100,000 companies worldwide
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Accessibility mandatory since June 28, 2025 (BFSG, EAA)
The system impresses with flexibility, API-first architecture, and a strong ecosystem – ideal for demanding merchants with growing businesses.
Accessibility is one of the key future topics: From June 2025, the BFSG will make accessible online offerings mandatory.
With SiteCockpit, you ensure that your Shopware store is not only powerful but also legally compliant and accessible to all users.
Shopware shops: Accessible. Understandable. For everyone.
Accessibility means more than just access: According to WCAG 2.2, all elements of your Shopware shop – from colors and contrasts to forms and navigation – must be easy to use, clearly understandable, perceivable by all, and robust.
This makes your shop not only legally compliant but also usable for all customers.
With SiteCockpit you can ensure the following:
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readable texts & scalable fonts
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alternative image descriptions for products
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accessible navigation and clear structures
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optimized forms for screen readers & keyboard
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a better user experience for everyone
FAQ – Quick Overview
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