Proofly · Design verification
What Is a UX Audit?
What a UX audit is, a sample of what it checks, and how the UX audit process turns screens into a report before development.
Direct answer
A UX audit is a structured review of screens and specs that finds usability, accessibility, and requirement gaps, then records them in a UX audit report.
Key points
- Evaluates designs, not live user behavior
- Covers usability, accessibility, and consistency
- Produces prioritized, actionable findings
- Ideal before development and after major redesigns
When to run a UX audit
Run audits before development handoff, after major flow changes, when redesigning legacy features, or when QA reports recurring UX-related defects.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a UX audit take?
Manual audits take days to weeks depending on scope. Automated verification tools like Proofly can analyze screens in minutes with human review for final sign-off.
Sources
- Nielsen Norman Group — UX audit methodology
- WCAG 2.2 — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines