SortSite
| SortSite | |
|---|---|
| Developer | PowerMapper Software |
| Stable release | 2026.61
/ August 6, 2026 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS |
| Type | Web crawler |
| License | EULA |
| Website | http://www.powermapper.com/ |
SortSite is a web crawler that scans entire websites for quality issues including accessibility, browser compatibility, broken links, legal compliance, search optimization, usability and web standards compliance.
Tests, standards and checkpoints
[edit]Quality tests run on each page include:
- Accessibility - W3C WCAG 2.2, Section 508 and EN 301 549 standards
- Browser compatibility - check cross-browser compatibility of HTML, CSS and JavaScript (i.e. find code that doesn't work in all browsers)
- Broken links - checks for broken links, missing images and HTTP protocol violations
- Search engine guidelines - Bing, DuckDuckGo and Google guidelines
- Usability - best practice web usability guidelines
- Web standards - validation of HTML and CSS
Reviews
[edit]The product has been reviewed in Website Magazine[1] and Softpedia News.[2] The vendor maintains a list of current reviews on their website.
A list of problems commonly encountered by users is provided by the vendor in the "SortSite FAQ" on its website.[3]
Licensing
[edit]SortSite is commercial licensed software which uses serial numbers to prevent unlicensed usage. Standard licensing is per-user, but pooled floating licences are also available at extra cost.
See also
[edit]- Cross-browser compatibility, making websites work in all browsers
- Web accessibility, making websites available to people of all abilities and disabilities
- Web usability, making websites easier to use
References
[edit]- ↑ Maureen Alley (April 1, 2009). "SortSite Checks Browser Compatibility". Website Magazine.
- ↑ Ionut Ilascu (April 17, 2007). "Website Revision". Softpedia News.
- ↑ "SortSite FAQ".