Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX

Link & Button Quality

Action

4 issue(s) across 319 links and 17 buttons

FIX

4 issue(s) across 319 links and 17 buttons

4 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assurance-senior-prel-tbl-dsk-2; https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assurance-senior-prel-tbl-dsk-2; https://www.devisconfortescalier.com/tbl-prel-dsk; https://go.technoinfogadget.com/go/94bb63e7-6069-454a-a6e1-5c80fc4b9d81

1 image-only link(s) without alt text

Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.

Got: a[href="https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/this-high-tech-wine-chiller-keeps-your…"]

22 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://refractor.io; https://refractor.io; https://refractor.io; https://refractor.io; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu… (+12 more)

292 link(s) with descriptive text

319 links

4 empty

0 generic text

22 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://refractor.io	Via our new sister site Refrac…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://refractor.io	Via our new sister site Refrac…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://refractor.io	Via our new sister site Refrac…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://refractor.io	SCIENCE & HEALTH	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/t…	This High Tech Wine Chiller Ke…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=c…	About Taboola recommendations …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=c…	About Taboola recommendations …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=c…	Sponsored: learn about this re…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=c…	Sponsored: learn about this re…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=c…	Sponsored: learn about this re…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=c…	Sponsored: learn about this re…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assuran…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assuran…	Les retraités quitte nt leur …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assuran…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assuran…	Trop cher ? Des seniors change…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.devisconfortescalier.com/tbl…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.devisconfortescalier.com/tbl…	Ces aides réduisent le prix d…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://go.technoinfogadget.com/go/94bb6…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://go.technoinfogadget.com/go/94bb6…	Les seniors s'arrach ent cette…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://news.google.com/publications/CAA…	Google News Logo	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://twitter.com/nwtls	twitter	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.instagram.com/new.atlas/	instagram	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.pinterest.com/newatlasdotcom	pinterest	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://flipboard.com/@NewAtlas	flipboard	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.facebook.com/nwtls	facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-atl…	linkedin	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://newatlas.com/privacy/	cookie policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text

309 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assurance-senior-prel-tbl-dsk-2; https://www.senior-tranquille.fr/assurance-senior-prel-tbl-dsk-2; https://www.devisconfortescalier.com/tbl-prel-dsk; https://go.technoinfogadget.com/go/94bb63e7-6069-454a-a6e1-5c80fc4b9d81

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.

a[href="https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/this-high-tech-wine-chiller-keeps-your…"]

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt are unidentifiable to screen-reader users — link's destination is invisible.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://refractor.io; https://refractor.io; https://refractor.io; https://refractor.io; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu…; https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&utm_source=newatlas&utm_mediu… (+12 more)

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Favicon & Branding

Action

4 icon(s) detected

FIX

4 icon(s) detected

No favicon.ico at site root

Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

✗ favicon.ico Missing

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✓ Manifest Icons Present

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

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 ✗

Navigation UX

Action

No navigation patterns

FIX

No navigation patterns

5 navigation landmark(s) detected

Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)

No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected

These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.

Breadcrumbs

Skip Link

Labeled Navigation 5 <nav> element(s)

Hamburger Menu

Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)

2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.

Landmark Structure

8 landmarks

REVIEW

8 landmarks

<main> landmark present

5 <nav> landmark(s) found

5 of 5 <nav> elements are unlabeled

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

No banner (header) landmark

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

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

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Web Manifest

Action

Valid manifest

REVIEW

Valid manifest

Name present: New Atlas

No 192x192 icon

A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.

PWA Install Criteria Not Installable

Name New Atlas ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL / ✓Display Mode browser ✗

Name New Atlas Display Mode browser Theme Color #3761d6 Background Color #ffffff Icons 1 icon(s)

A+

Heading Hierarchy

9 headings

PASS

9 headings

Single H1 present

H1 Science, Tech, Outdoor & Innovation News
H2 Ford Mustang GTD breaks Nürburgring record, and you can even buy one now
H2 Latticed supertall skyscraper will be one of USA's tallest buildings
H2 Camera-equipped AI earbuds tell you what you're looking at
H2 Top Stories
H2 Latest News
H2 Editor's Picks
H2 FREE NEWSLETTER
H2 Notice

A+

Alt Text Quality

All 27 images OK

PASS

All 27 images OK

1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters

1 decorative image(s) correctly marked

25 image(s) with good alt text

27 images 25 good alt text 1 decorative

Issue	Count
too long	1 image(s)

A+

Form Accessibility

All 1 controls labeled

PASS

All 1 controls labeled

1 control(s) properly labeled

1 controls

1 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
q	text		none

A+

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA

PASS

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

20 pass

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h1 Science, Tech, Outdo…	8.80:1	3.0:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
h2 Top Stories	8.80:1	3.0:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
h2 Latest News	8.80:1	3.0:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
h2 Editor's Picks	8.80:1	3.0:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
h2 FREE NEWSLETTER	8.80:1	3.0:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
h2 Notice	8.80:1	3.0:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
title New Atlas - New Tech…	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a SUBSCRIBE	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a LOG IN	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a HOME	19.26:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F5F5F5	Pass
a ENGINEERING	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Architecture	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Energy	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Manufacturing	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Materials	8.80:1	4.5:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
a Military	8.80:1	4.5:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
a Robotics	8.80:1	4.5:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
a Space Systems	8.80:1	4.5:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
a View all ENGINEERING…	8.80:1	4.5:1	#000000	#58B1E2	Pass
a Architecture	8.80:1	4.5:1	#000000	#58B1E2	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.

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 90/100 — 4 failing, 25 passed

PASS

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.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
AUTOMOTIVE `div.PromoC > div.PromoC-content > div.PromoC-category > a.Link`
ARCHITECTURE `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
WEARABLES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
CAMPERVANS `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
The Lukas tiny house isn't a great fit for would-be nomads since it needs to be… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
Upside-down tiny house makes room for three bedrooms and two bathrooms `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-title > a.Link`
The Onda is a tiny house that tries something a little different. It turns the … `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
ENERGY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
Now we're cooking with water! Startup offers a hydrogen-powered stove `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-title > a.Link`
Imagine slashing your cooking electricity bill by a factor of six. That would a… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
Scandi-style tiny house packs space-saving layout into just 270 sq ft `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-title > a.Link`
With its attractive wooden interior and minimalist design, the Scandi Inn wears… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
The Esther features a spacious single-floor layout that sleeps up to two people… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
LATEST NEWS `div.OneColumnContainer-column > ps-list-loadmore.ListN > div.ListE-header > h2.ListE-header-title`
AUTOMOTIVE `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
AROUND THE HOME `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
ARCHAEOLOGY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
KNIVES AND MULTITOOLS `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
MILITARY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
MOTORCYCLES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
BIOLOGY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
SPONSORED CONTENT `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
GEAR `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
AUTOMOTIVE `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
HISTORY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
Ancient Roman board game stumped experts for decades – until AI played `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-title > a.Link`
A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement p… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
Off-grid micro house fits everything you need into just 215 sq ft `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-title > a.Link`
This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of j… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
ARCHITECTURE `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
Under-construction skyscraper looks straight out of a sci-fi movie `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-title > a.Link`
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a… `div.ListCarousel-slide > div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-description`
patolo `div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding`
patolo `div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding`
BMW `div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding`
TEMU `div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Menu `body.HomePage-body > ps-header.Page-header > div.Page-header-bar > button.Page-header-menu-trigger`

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
CAMPERVANS `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
ENERGY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
AUTOMOTIVE `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
HISTORY `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
TINY HOUSES `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`
ARCHITECTURE `div.PromoB > div.PromoB-content > div.PromoB-category > a.Link`

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
by Taboola `div#trc_header_1091014828 > div.trc_header_ext > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_attribution_link`
Sponsored Links `div#trc_header_1091014828 > div.trc_header_ext > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link`

○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

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

●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

●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

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○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

○Form elements have associated labels

○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

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○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.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.