# EN 301 549

Published articles for EN 301 549.

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## EN 301 549 v4.1.1 is final! What changed, what it means, and what you should do.

DevFeed: [EN 301 549 v4.1.1 is final! What changed, what it means, and what you should do.](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/en-301-549-v4-1-1-is-final-what-changed-what-it-means-and-what-you-should-do-9431.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.deque.com/blog/en-301-549-v4-1-1-is-final-what-changed-what-it-means-and-what-you-should-do/>)

Author: Matthew Luken

Published: 2026-09-08T12:28:32Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Deque](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/deque.md>)

Topics: [Accessibility](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/accessibility.md>)

Tags: [accessibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/accessibility.md>), [accessibility-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/accessibility-compliance.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [eaa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eaa.md>), [en-301-549](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/en-301-549.md>), [europe](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/europe.md>), [european-accessibility-act](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/european-accessibility-act.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [post](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/post.md>), [products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/products.md>), [real-time](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/real-time.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>), [web](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/web.md>), [web-content-accessibility-guidelines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/web-content-accessibility-guidelines.md>)

### AI overview

EN 301 549 v4.1.1 was officially published on September 2, 2026, but it still needs citation in the Official Journal of the European Union and reference in national laws before its legal effect is fully established. The article explains why organizations should begin preparing now, highlighting revised real-time text requirements, six new WCAG 2.2 Level A/AA success criteria, updated User Preferences requirements, and changes affecting real-time communication.

### Source excerpt

On September 2, 2026, EN 301 549 v4.1.1 was officially published. This represents a major update to Europe's accessibility standard for ICT products and services, and it's a big milestone. But in practice, it's only the first step along a three-point timeline. The post EN 301 549 v4.1.1 is final! What changed, what it means, and what you should do. appeared first on Deque.

## Axe-core at 5 billion: Accessibility meets the moment

DevFeed: [Axe-core at 5 billion: Accessibility meets the moment](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/axe-core-at-5-billion-accessibility-meets-the-moment-9428.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.deque.com/blog/axe-core-at-5-billion-accessibility-meets-the-moment/>)

Author: Preety Kumar

Published: 2026-08-18T13:02:27Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Deque](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/deque.md>)

Topics: [Accessibility](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/accessibility.md>), [axe-core](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/axe-core.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>)

Tags: [accessibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/accessibility.md>), [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [axe-core](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/axe-core.md>), [canada](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/canada.md>), [company-news-and-updates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/company-news-and-updates.md>), [digital-accessibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital-accessibility.md>), [digital-products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital-products.md>), [eaa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eaa.md>), [en-301-549](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/en-301-549.md>), [european-accessibility-act](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/european-accessibility-act.md>), [financial-services](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/financial-services.md>), [global](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/global.md>), [india](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/india.md>), [news](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/news.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

Axe-core has surpassed 5 billion downloads, up from 3 billion a year earlier, while daily downloads approach 10 million. The article connects this growth with accelerating global digital accessibility enforcement, including the European Accessibility Act, EN 301 549 updates, and developments in Canada, Australia, India, and South Korea. It also notes the continuing importance of open source and speculates about AI agents' role in using Axe-core.

### Source excerpt

The global digital accessibility community is experiencing a time of incredible momentum and incredible urgency. From every corner of the world, we are seeing new stories emerge--regulatory expansion, technological innovation, groundbreaking legal decisions, and more. This is happening at a time when AI is dramatically reshaping what it means to create digital products, services, and experiences. The post Axe-core at 5 billion: Accessibility meets the moment appeared first on Deque.