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Published in June 2018, WCAG 2.1 added 17 new success criteria focusing on mobile accessibility, people with low vision, and people with cognitive and learning disabilities.
Published
June 5, 2018
New Success Criteria
17 new criteria added
Total Criteria
78 criteria (61 from 2.0 + 17 new)
Status
Superseded by WCAG 2.2 (2023)
Still Valid
WCAG 2.1 remains valid for compliance
Backward Compatible
Includes all WCAG 2.0 criteria
7 new criteria addressing touch targets, gestures, and mobile interactions
4 new criteria for users with low vision, including text spacing and contrast
3 new criteria helping users with cognitive and learning disabilities
3 additional criteria for keyboard navigation and screen readers
1.3.4
Orientation
1.3.5
Identify Input Purpose
1.3.6
Identify Purpose
1.4.10
Reflow
1.4.11
Non-text Contrast
1.4.12
Text Spacing
1.4.13
Content on Hover or Focus
2.1.4
Character Key Shortcuts
2.2.6
Timeouts
2.3.3
Animation from Interactions
2.5.1
Pointer Gestures
2.5.2
Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3
Label in Name
2.5.4
Motion Actuation
2.5.5
Target Size
4.1.3
Status Messages