{"id":295573,"date":"2026-04-08T12:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/slimbar\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:43:01","slug":"slimbar","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/slimbar\/","author":23473686,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"1.0.1","stable_tag":"1.0.1","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.8","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"SlimBar","header_author":"Dev Sukhendu","header_description":"Accessibility toolbar for WordPress with contrast, font size, focus outline, and motion controls.","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2026-04-08 12:43:01","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/github.com\/devsukhendu","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":31,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.0":{"tag":"1.0.0","author":"devsukhendu","date":"2026-04-08 12:25:24"},"1.0.1":{"tag":"1.0.1","author":"devsukhendu","date":"2026-04-08 12:43:01"}},"upgrade_notice":{"1.0.1":"

Minor metadata and readme update.<\/p>","1.0.0":"

Initial release. Install and activate to add the accessibility toolbar to your site.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":[],"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0","1.0.1"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"The accessibility toolbar trigger button","2":"The open toolbar panel with four controls","3":"High contrast dark mode applied to a page","4":"Admin settings page","5":"Font size scaling in action"},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[1447,1953,23713,1541,1956],"plugin_category":[34],"plugin_contributors":[259722],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-295573","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-a11y","plugin_tags-accessibility","plugin_tags-contrast","plugin_tags-toolbar","plugin_tags-wcag","plugin_category-accessibility","plugin_contributors-devsukhendu","plugin_committers-devsukhendu"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/slimbar.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

SlimBar<\/strong> adds a compact accessibility toolbar to the front end of your WordPress site. Visitors can switch contrast modes, adjust font size, highlight keyboard focus, and pause animations. The plugin keeps its assets self-hosted and stores user preferences locally in the browser.<\/p>\n\n

The Four Controls<\/h4>\n\n

1. High Contrast Toggle<\/strong>\n- Three modes: Off \u2192 High-contrast dark \u2192 High-contrast light\n- WCAG AAA compliant color ratios (7:1+)\n- Persistent across page loads<\/p>\n\n

2. Font Size Scaler<\/strong>\n- Four discrete steps: 100%, 115%, 130%, 150%\n- Scales rem-based typography\n- No slider confusion<\/p>\n\n

3. Keyboard Focus Outline<\/strong>\n- Highly visible 3px outline with offset\n- WCAG 2.2 AA compliant by default\n- Uses :focus-visible<\/code> (not :focus<\/code>) for better UX<\/p>\n\n

4. Pause Animations<\/strong>\n- Reduces motion for vestibular disorders\n- Auto-detects OS prefers-reduced-motion<\/code> preference\n- Mirrors what the OS setting does<\/p>\n\n

How It Works<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • Self-hosted CSS and JavaScript loaded from your site<\/li>\n
  • Preferences saved in localStorage<\/code> for returning visitors<\/li>\n
  • Reduced-motion support based on the visitor's operating system preference<\/li>\n
  • Fixed-position toolbar trigger that stays available across the site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Features<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Four Essential Controls<\/strong>: Contrast, font scaling, focus outline, and animation pause<\/li>\n
    • Preference Persistence<\/strong>: All settings saved to localStorage and survive page reloads<\/li>\n
    • OS Integration<\/strong>: Automatically respects prefers-reduced-motion<\/code> on first load<\/li>\n
    • WCAG 2.2 AA Compliant<\/strong>: The toolbar itself meets accessibility standards<\/li>\n
    • RTL Support<\/strong>: Full right-to-left language support<\/li>\n
    • No Inline Event Handlers<\/strong>: Uses JavaScript event listeners instead of inline onclick<\/code> attributes<\/li>\n
    • Theme Compatible<\/strong>: Designed to work with WordPress themes and page builders<\/li>\n
    • Admin Customization<\/strong>: Position, colors, feature toggles, and exclusions<\/li>\n
    • Mobile Optimized<\/strong>: Responsive design with proper touch targets (48\u00d748px)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      What This Plugin Does NOT Do<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • NOT<\/strong> a full-site accessibility scanner<\/li>\n
      • NOT<\/strong> an ADA\/EAA compliance guarantee<\/li>\n
      • NOT<\/strong> a text-to-speech or screen reader<\/li>\n
      • NOT<\/strong> a dyslexia font tool<\/li>\n
      • NOT<\/strong> connected to any remote service<\/li>\n
      • NOT<\/strong> supported on Internet Explorer 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n\n

        SlimBar does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. User preferences (contrast mode, font size, focus outline state, and animation state) are stored locally in the browser using localStorage. No data is sent to servers or shared with third parties.<\/p>\n\n

        Credits<\/h3>\n\n
          \n
        • Icons: Custom SVG icons designed for accessibility<\/li>\n
        • Color schemes: WCAG AAA compliant palettes<\/li>\n
        • Testing: WordPress Accessibility Team guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Support<\/h3>\n\n

          Support is handled in the WordPress.org support forum:\nhttps:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/slimbar\/<\/p>\n\n\n

            \n
          1. Upload the slimbar<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code><\/li>\n
          2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress<\/li>\n
          3. Configure settings under Settings \u2192 SlimBar<\/li>\n
          4. The toolbar appears automatically on the frontend<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
            \n

            Does this make my site ADA compliant?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            No. SlimBar provides accessibility controls for users, but it does not audit or fix accessibility issues in your theme or content. You still need to ensure your site meets WCAG guidelines.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Will this slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            SlimBar loads a small CSS and JavaScript bundle and uses the defer<\/code> attribute for its main script. User preferences are stored locally in the browser, and the plugin does not load remote assets.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Does it work with page builders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            SlimBar is designed to work with WordPress themes and page builders. The toolbar uses a high z-index so it stays available above page content.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I customize the appearance?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes. You can:\n- Change trigger button color\n- Move to any corner of the screen\n- Add custom CSS classes\n- Disable on specific pages<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Does it collect any data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            No. SlimBar does not:\n- Phone home to remote servers\n- Collect analytics or usage data\n- Set cookies (uses localStorage only)\n- Track users in any way<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Is it compatible with caching plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            SlimBar uses static plugin assets and works with standard WordPress caching setups.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            What about multilingual sites?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            SlimBar uses WordPress translation functions for its interface text and can be translated like other WordPress plugins.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

            1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Added author profile link in plugin metadata<\/li>\n
            • Refined support section wording in the readme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Initial release<\/li>\n
              • Four accessibility controls: contrast, font size, focus outline, pause animations<\/li>\n
              • WCAG 2.2 AA compliant toolbar widget<\/li>\n
              • Self-hosted CSS and JavaScript assets<\/li>\n
              • Admin settings with position, color, and feature toggles<\/li>\n
              • Preference persistence via localStorage<\/li>\n
              • RTL support<\/li>\n
              • No inline event handlers in the toolbar UI<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Accessibility toolbar for WordPress with contrast, font size, focus outline, and motion controls.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/295573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=295573"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/devsukhendu"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=295573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=295573"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=295573"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=295573"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=295573"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frp.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=295573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}