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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
58
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
2
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 2 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 403, bare page
FIX
HTTP 403, bare page
Warning::
Unexpected status code: HTTP 403
Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.
Got: HTTP 403
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 403 ✗Page Title Access Denied ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
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: #aaff89
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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
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.
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
5 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
5 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✓ SVG Favicon Present
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Channel 4
1.33:1
#000000
on
#361C05
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · above the fold
h2 Your privacy on Channel 4
1.07:1
#000000
on
#12090C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · top of page (header area)
h3 Married at First Sight Australia
1.28:1
#000000
on
#231F19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Big Mood
1.28:1
#000000
on
#231F19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Taskmaster
1.28:1
#000000
on
#231F19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 The Copenhagen Test
1.28:1
#000000
on
#231F19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
title Channel 4 | Stream & Watch Live TV
1.07:1
#000000
on
#0C0C0C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span We use cookies on your device to help us…
1.06:1
#000000
on
#19040D
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a channel4.com/cookies
1.07:1
#000000
on
#18050D
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span and
1.06:1
#000000
on
#14060C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a channel4.com/privacy
1.06:1
#000000
on
#10070B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Accept & Continue
1.05:1
#000000
on
#0C0709
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Reject & Continue
1.05:1
#000000
on
#0A0809
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Manage
1.24:1
#000000
on
#2A1906
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
a Skip to main content
1.14:1
#000000
on
#201005
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Home
1.05:1
#000000
on
#090909
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Upgrade
1.05:1
#000000
on
#080909
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div My4
1.05:1
#000000
on
#07090A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div Watching
1.05:1
#000000
on
#060809
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div My List
1.02:1
#000000
on
#030404
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page

1 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Channel 41.33:13.0:1
#000000
#361C05
Fail
h2 Your privacy on Chan…1.07:13.0:1
#000000
#12090C
Fail
h3 Married at First Sig…1.28:13.0:1
#000000
#231F19
Fail
h3 Big Mood1.28:13.0:1
#000000
#231F19
Fail
h3 Taskmaster1.28:13.0:1
#000000
#231F19
Fail
h3 The Copenhagen Test1.28:13.0:1
#000000
#231F19
Fail
title Channel 4 | Stream &…1.07:14.5:1
#000000
#0C0C0C
Fail
span We use cookies on yo…1.06:14.5:1
#000000
#19040D
Fail
a channel4.com/cookies1.07:14.5:1
#000000
#18050D
Fail
span and1.06:14.5:1
#000000
#14060C
Fail
a channel4.com/privacy1.06:14.5:1
#000000
#10070B
Fail
span Accept & Continue1.05:14.5:1
#000000
#0C0709
Fail
span Reject & Continue1.05:14.5:1
#000000
#0A0809
Fail
span Manage1.24:14.5:1
#000000
#2A1906
Fail
a Skip to main content1.14:14.5:1
#000000
#201005
Fail
div Home1.05:14.5:1
#000000
#090909
Fail
div Upgrade1.05:14.5:1
#000000
#080909
Fail
div My41.05:14.5:1
#000000
#07090A
Fail
div Watching1.05:14.5:1
#000000
#060809
Fail
div My List1.02:14.5:1
#000000
#030404
Fail

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
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
PASS
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header 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

A
Heading Hierarchy
6 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
6 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Info::
4 hidden heading(s) (aria-hidden)
  • H2 Your privacy on Channel 4
  • H1 Channel 4
  • H3 Married at First Sight Australia hidden
  • H3 Big Mood hidden
  • H3 Taskmaster hidden
  • H3 The Copenhagen Test hidden

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 12 images OK
PASS
All 12 images OK
Info::
10 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
2 image(s) with good alt text
12 images 2 good alt text 10 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 1 controls labeled
PASS
All 1 controls labeled
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
1 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
inputsearchSearch for show - After entering a search term press down arrow to reveal list of suggestionsaria-label
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 96/100 — 2 failing, 26 passed
PASS
96

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.

ARIA

ARIA dialog elements without accessible names may prevent screen readers users from discerning the purpose of these elements. Learn how to make ARIA dialog elements more accessible.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
Your privacy on Channel 4 We use cookies on your device to help us provide a mo… body.touch > div#cookie-consent-banner > div
Your privacy on Channel 4 We use cookies on your device to help us provide a mo… body.touch > div#cookie-consent-banner > div > div.cookie-banner

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

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
Accept & Continue div.all4-cc-grid > div.all4-cc-popup__content-area > div.all4-cc-grid > button.all4-cc-primary-button
Reject & Continue div.all4-cc-grid > div.all4-cc-popup__content-area > div.all4-cc-grid > button.all4-cc-secondary-button
Ordinary people perform the song that tells their extraordinary story div > div.all4-superhero-slice > div.all4-superhero-slice__overlay-container > div.all4-superhero-slice__wrapper
View all (20) section.slice > div.slice__header > div.slice__header--wrapper > a.all4-collection-cta
Made in Chelsea Reality series following the lives, loves and awks of SW3's br… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
The Copenhagen Test Spy thriller. Intelligence analyst Alexander Hale realises… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
Suez: 24 Hours That… The dramatic inside story of the Suez Crisis, which chang… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
View all (20) section.slice > div.slice__header > div.slice__header--wrapper > a.all4-collection-cta
The drama starts here The biggest and best dramas from the UK, the US and beyo… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
A Woman of Substance Epic rags-to-riches saga of Emma Harte’s rise from housem… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
It's A Sin Drama from Russell T Davies about five friends living and loving in… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
View all (20) section.slice > div.slice__header > div.slice__header--wrapper > a.all4-collection-cta
Click here for Comedy All-you-can-eat comedy! Get stuck in. div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
The Inbetweeners Smash-hit adolescent comedy about a bunch of lads behaving sa… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
Big Mood Maggie's bipolar disorder puts her friendship with bestie Eddie to th… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
View all (20) section.slice > div.slice__header > div.slice__header--wrapper > a.all4-collection-cta
Find a new favourite Great films you know, great films you don't div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
Plane (2023) Action with Gerard Butler. A pilot crash-lands on an island full … div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__link
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) Madcap adventure-comedy adaptation of the iconic vid… div.swiper-slide > div.block > div.block__content > a.block__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
●`[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 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
●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
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○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.
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