The Accessible Video Player by Ignite
The digital world should be accessible to everyone – and videos play a key role in making that happen. They’re often the centerpiece of modern websites. With our video player, designed to meet WCAG standards, you can make your video content more accessible.
Mandatory by 2025.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) requires companies to make digital content, including videos, accessible by 2025. Our player helps you meet these regulations with features like subtitles, audio descriptions, and intuitive keyboard navigation.
Features of the Accessible Player
The accessible player is our standard player, meaning all other features are, of course, included. To ensure accessibility in line with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), we highlight the following:
- Subtitles AND Captions
- Our solution supports both subtitles and captions, which can be added separately.
- Keyboard Navigation and Screen Reader Compatibility
- Every function – play, pause, volume, fullscreen – is fully keyboard-accessible and recognized correctly by screen readers.
- Customizable Core Features
- Your users decide: font size, contrast, or player design can all be adjusted individually.
- Compliance and Future-Proof
- The player is continuously updated to meet the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and WCAG 2.1. Existing integrations automatically receive these updates.
- Cookie- and Consent-Free
- Videos can be displayed directly without cookie overlays, eliminating an additional barrier.
- WCAG 2.1 Compliant
- The features are built on WCAG 2.1, an internationally recognized standard.
Demo with Sample Video
Everything mentioned above can be tried out in this short demo video.
Ignite as a Video Hosting Platform
In addition to our accessible video player, there are even more reasons to choose us:
- 100% GDPR-Compliant
- Our hosting is backed by an independent GDPR assessment that ensures all legal requirements are met.
- Easy Integration & Migration
- Our player seamlessly integrates into your systems, whether it’s WordPress, Magnolia, or custom solutions. Plus, our API allows for flexible expansions.
- Effortless Compliance
- Starting in 2025, accessibility will be mandatory. With our player, you’ll meet the European Accessibility Act (EAA) standards based on WCAG.
- Future-Proof
- We keep our player up-to-date so you can meet accessibility requirements today and tomorrow.
- Flawless Video Quality
- Our adaptive streaming technology delivers crystal-clear videos that play smoothly on any device and at any bandwidth.
- Made in Germany
- Developed and maintained in Germany for the highest standards in technology and data protection.
A Word from the Ignite Founders
Our goal is to make our player as inclusive as possible, following the WCAG standards that form the foundation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA). We’ve integrated these principles into our standard player (we only have one), ensuring accessibility across all implementations – whether our clients prioritize accessibility or not. You get everything you need to meet compliance requirements, plus additional features for an enhanced video experience on the web.
That said, there are cases where you might need even more functionality. For example, if you’d prefer sign language interpretation to be toggleable instead of embedded directly into the video – that’s not something we offer yet. Projects like Aktion Mensch (German) or Able Player have made strides in this area.
We’ve made great progress because this is important to us, but we’ll be honest – we don’t claim to have the most inclusive player out there. And despite the marketing buzz above, we don’t want to give the wrong impression. We’re very open to feedback and suggestions to improve further in this area.
Jan & Philipp