Patrol is an embedded Shopify app that automatically scans a store’s theme code for WCAG accessibility violations and injects compliant HTML, CSS, and ARIA fixes directly into the source. It continuously monitors the storefront, alerts merchants to new issues, and generates a dynamic accessibility statement, allowing compliance without developer overhead.
Funding
$4.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Shopify merchants often struggle to meet ADA and WCAG accessibility standards because manual code reviews and third‑party overlay widgets are time‑consuming, error‑prone, and frequently fail legal compliance checks. The resulting violations expose stores to costly lawsuits and alienate users who rely on assistive technologies.
Solution
Patrol delivers an embedded Shopify app that automates the entire accessibility compliance workflow. An AI‑driven scanner parses the store’s theme files, flags WCAG violations, and applies code‑level fixes directly in the source, eliminating the need for overlay widgets. The platform continuously monitors the storefront, sending real‑time alerts when new issues arise and providing one‑click remediation. It also generates a dynamic accessibility statement that reflects the store’s current compliance status. By integrating with the Shopify admin dashboard, Patrol lets merchants maintain compliance without developer overhead, reducing legal risk while preserving site performance and user experience.
Target Audience
The primary customers are Shopify merchants—from emerging brands to mid‑size e‑commerce operators—and agencies that manage multiple Shopify stores and need scalable, code‑level accessibility compliance.
Features
- AI‑powered accessibility audit that scans theme code in minutes and produces a WCAG‑aligned issue report
- Automated remediation engine that injects compliant HTML/CSS/ARIA fixes directly into Shopify theme files
- Continuous compliance monitoring with configurable alerts for newly introduced violations
- Simulated assistive‑technology testing (screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice control) to validate user experience
- Dynamic, auto‑updated accessibility statement that reflects real‑time compliance metrics
- Native Shopify admin integration; no external overlays, preserving page load speed and layout integrity
- Secure, role‑based access controls and encrypted data transmission for audit results