WCAG 2.2 Reshapes Web Accessibility: Nine Rules Frontend Developers Can't Ignore

WCAG 2.2 became an official W3C Recommendation in December 2024 and regulators in the EU, UK, and US are rapidly adopting it as the new compliance baseline, leaving organizations on WCAG 2.1 already behind. Frontend developers must master the nine new success criteria—especially stricter keyboard focus visibility and navigation rules—as these directly impact both regulatory compliance and the digital experience for people with disabilities. Delaying adoption now risks failing accessibility audits, legal exposure, and building inaccessible products.