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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #000000
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
4 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 4 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
8 landmarks
REVIEW
8 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
4 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
95 headings
REVIEW
95 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H2 Latest
  • H3 Clean Your LED Mask the Right Way
  • H3 The Best Leg Day Routine
  • H3 We Found The 9 Best White T-Shirts For Women
  • H3 The Workout Sets ‘WH’ Editors Are Wearing Nonstop
  • H3 The Most Important Supplements for Women in Every Decade
  • H3 'Here's How I Made Working Out Sustainable At 71'
  • H3 The ‘Wonder Drug’ Hiding in Plain Sight
  • H3 WH Fitness Award Winner Ladder Announces Its First Celeb Partnership With This Iconic Star
  • H3 What Strength Means to Hilary Duff
  • H3 Kara Swisher Reveals the Real Rules of Longevity
  • H3 Kara Swisher Wants to Help You Live Longer
  • H3 Is There a Best Time of Day to Lift Heavy, According to Science?
  • H3 Is There a Best Time of Day to Lift Heavy?
  • H4 Power Up Your Inbox
  • H2 Most Popular
  • H3 Eiza González Is Entering Her Strongest Phase Yet
  • H2 The Huddle
  • H3 Kara Swisher Reveals the Real Rules of Longevity
  • H2 Vital Reads
  • H3 Why Stroke Rates Are Rising In Young Women
  • H3 Is Everything a Health Tracker Now?
  • H3 How Pelvic Floor Health Became a 2026 Obsession
  • H3 It’s Time To Start Talking About ‘Almond Dads’
  • H2 The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomp
  • H3 Build Muscle and Lose Fat With Our Beginner-Friendly Guide to Body Recomp
  • H2 Sports & Athletes
  • H3 Lindsey Vonn on Life After the Olympics
  • H3 The WNBA Free Agency Moves So Far
  • H3 WNBA Rookies Reveal the Grind Behind the Glamour
  • H3 Kiki Rice on UCLA’s Big Win and What’s Next
  • H2 Longevity
  • H3 Doing a 20-Minute Cardio Workout May Have Surprising Brain Benefits
  • H3 This Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Timing
  • H3 8 Expert-Approved Tips to Improve Brain Health
  • H3 This Game Could Lower Your Risk of Dementia By 25%
  • H3 Should You Consume More Caffeine for Your Brain?
  • H2 Fitness
  • H3 ‘Becoming Unrecognizable': The Toxic Trend That’s Selling You a Whole New Identity
  • H3 How to Stay Motivated When You’re Not Competitive
  • H3 The 6 Best Resistance Bands and How to Pick One
  • H3 How Little Can You Work Out And Build Muscle?
  • H3 ‘I Started Building Strength In My Late 60s.’
  • H2 Our Protein + Fiber Nutrition Guide
  • H3 The Ultimate Protein + Fiber Nutrition Guide Is Here: Download It Today
  • H2 Beauty
  • H3 This Japanese Massage Technique Can Lift and Sculpt Your Face. Here’s What to Know.
  • H3 What Are Copper Peptides?
  • H3 7 Best Kojic Acid Soaps, Tested
  • H3 Clear Sunscreens That Don't Leave Residue
  • H3 What Are Nano Brows?
  • H2 Build & Burn WH+ Program
  • H3 This Beginner Barbell Plan Will Transform Your Body
  • H3 Recomp Your Body In 4 Weeks With This Dumbbell Plan
  • H3 Lose Fat, Build Muscle With This 4-Week Kettlebell Plan
  • H3 Recomp Your Body In 4 Weeks With The Build & Burn Series
  • H2 Health
  • H3 This Study Analyzed Fluoride and IQ Over Decades
  • H3 Do Women Over 40 Need Multivitamins?
  • H3 PFAS in Water May Mess with Immune Health
  • H3 Being Fit Could Be in Your Genes
  • H3 How Long Does It Take to Increase Bone Density?
  • H2 Strength Stories
  • H3 'My Secrets To Staying Fit And Focused At 62'
  • H3 'How I Transformed My Body in My 70s'
  • H3 'I Transformed My Body with Strength Training & a GLP-1'
  • H3 'Here's How I Train as a Hybrid Endurance Athlete'
  • H2 Product Reviews
  • H3 Jennifer Garner Unveiled Her Favorite Brooks Sneakers
  • H3 This New Mini Fan Will Beat the Heat This Summer
  • H3 The Unexpected Sleep Hack Selma Blair Swears By
  • H3 I Just Changed My #1 Brooks Walking Shoe Rec
  • H3 The Women's Health Beauty Award Winners Are Here
  • H3 Bea Kim Is On a Mission to Save Winter
  • H3 UCLA Won a Championship with Connection and Joy
  • H3 Candace Parker Shares Her March Madness Mindset
  • H3 These Stylish Travel Pants Make Every Trip Easier
  • H3 This Is The Best Diet For Strong Bones, Per Study
  • H3 Which Is Better: The GLP-1 Pill or Injection?
  • H3 Can David Bars Help You Gain Muscle and Lose Fat?
  • H3 30 Healthy Snacks That Can Help You Lose Weight
  • H2 Keep Reading
  • H3 10 Oral Sex Toys That Actually Feel Like A Tongue
  • H3 This UTI Test Could Be a Game-Changer
  • H3 How to Master the Cowgirl Sex Position
  • H3 What It’s Like to Run a 5K At Coachella
  • H3 This Eye Makeup Can Help You Sidestep Irritation
  • H3 Should You Be Worried About Rising Cases of Hib?
  • H3 Pro Skaters Swear by These Rollerblades
  • H3 This One Beauty Habit May Be Bad For Your Skin
  • H3 Plague Was Just Detected in Arizona
  • H3 This K-Beauty Ingredient Might Help Save Lives
  • H3 It's Time to Bring Back the Art of the Hand Job
  • H3 The Best Garmin Watches
  • H3 We and our Vendors process data obtained through the use of Cookies for the following purposes:

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA 9 pass AA only
title Women's Health - Fitness, Nutrition, Sex…
1.53:1
#000000
on
#0E276C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Latest5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Most Popular5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 The Huddle5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Vital Reads5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 The Ultimate Guide t…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Our Protein + Fiber …5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Build & Burn WH+ Pro…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Strength Stories5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Keep Reading5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 We and our Vendors p…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
title Women's Health - Fit…1.53:14.5:1
#000000
#0E276C
Fail
span Search5.24:14.5:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
a About Women's Health5.24:14.5:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
a Newsletter5.17:14.5:1
#000000
#7E7E7E
Pass
a Subscribe4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a My Bookmarks4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Women's Health+4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Health Conditions Hu…4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Shop4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Fitness4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Alt Text Quality
2 of 99 images have issues
PASS
2 of 99 images have issues
Warning::
2 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
96 image(s) with good alt text
99 images 96 good alt text 1 decorative 2 generic
IssueCount
generic2 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 3 controls labeled
PASS
All 3 controls labeled
Info::
3 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
3 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#input-P0-6textSearchfor/id
#input-PP0-7-0textSearchfor/id
#input-PP0-10-1textEmailfor/id
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title 404 | Women's Health Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 100/100 — 0 failing, 31 passed
PASS
100

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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