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CEB Classic Editor ARIA

Adds an ARIA label field to the Insert/Edit Link modal in the Wordpress Classic Editor (and Classic Paragraph block), allowing screen reader-friendly descriptions to be attached to links.

by Cary Briel · github.com/carybriel/ceb-classic-editor-aria · website

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Install

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wp plugin install https://github.com/carybriel/ceb-classic-editor-aria/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

Readme

=== CEB Classic Editor ARIA === Contributors: Cary Briel Tags: classic editor, accessibility, aria, links, editor
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0

Adds an ARIA label field to the Insert/Edit Link modal in the Classic Editor (and Classic Paragraph block), allowing screen reader-friendly descriptions to be attached to links.

== Description ==

This plugin enhances the Classic Editor experience by adding a new ARIA Label field to the Insert/Edit Link modal. The value entered is inserted as an aria-label attribute on the resulting <a> tag, improving accessibility for screen reader users.

Supports:

  • The Classic Editor
  • The Classic Paragraph block in Gutenberg
  • Any custom wp_editor() instance that uses the standard WordPress link modal

== Features ==

  • Adds an ARIA Label field to the Insert/Edit Link modal
  • Automatically inserts aria-label into the anchor tag after link insertion
  • Works in both the Classic Editor and Classic Blocks
  • Non-intrusive: adds ARIA only when provided
  • Does not affect modern Gutenberg RichText link controls

== Installation ==

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/ceb-classic-editor-aria directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress admin.
  2. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu in WordPress.
  3. Edit a post using the Classic Editor or Classic Paragraph block.
  4. Use the link modal and enter an optional ARIA Label.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this work in the Block Editor? =
Only in Classic Paragraph blocks, not in modern block-based link UIs (like Paragraph or Button blocks using RichText).

= What happens if I leave the ARIA label blank? =
The plugin will not add the aria-label attribute unless you enter a value.

= Will the ARIA label be preserved if I edit the link again? =
Yes, the plugin detects existing aria-label attributes and preloads their values into the field when the modal is reopened.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

  • Initial release of ARIA label support in the Classic Editor link modal.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 = Adds support for aria-label field in the Classic Editor's Insert/Edit Link modal.

Read the full README on GitHub →