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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
62
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
7 landmarks
REVIEW
7 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 THE LATEST
  • H3 Our 30 Best and Most Awaited Horror Books of 2026
  • H3 Adidas Hyperboost Edge Review
  • H3 This Is What Makes a Beard Trimmer Worth Buying
  • H3 This Tote Backpack Is the Best Modern Bag
  • H3 How Much Coffee You Need to Lower Stress Levels
  • H3 The Link Between Dementia and Insomnia, Explained
  • H3 The Doctor Using AI to Find Hidden Cures
  • H3 Psychedelics May Soon Become Easier to Get. Is That Good?
  • H3 What to Know About Psychedelics and Your Mind
  • H3 Beef Gives Charles Melton His The Graduate Moment
  • H3 Beef Gives Charles Melton His The Graduate Moment
  • H3 15 Dumbbell Exercises to Build Back Strength and Muscle
  • H3 15 Dumbbell Moves to Smoke Your Back
  • H4 POWER UP YOUR INBOX
  • H2 MOST READ
  • H2 Fitness
  • H3 Paul Walter Hauser Reveals the Biggest Career Gamble He Ever Took
  • H3 Roman Reigns Talks Cars, Chaos, and Cheat Meals
  • H3 My Fitness Life: George Ratcliffe, INEOS Auto
  • H3 How Run Clubs Took Over the World
  • H3 Rory McIlroy Used Our Favorite Fitness Tracker
  • H2 Training Programs
  • H3 Build Max Muscle at 50 With This Workout Plan
  • H3 Abs, Redefined: Training, Diet, and More
  • H3 The Dad Bod Arm Shred Workout Plan
  • H3 Your Ultimate Body Recomposition Guide
  • H2 Food & Diet
  • H3 The 2026 Men's Health Food Awards
  • H3 Sober Chef Gregory Gourdet’s Favorite N/A Drinks
  • H3 Is Fibermaxxing Worth It?
  • H3 No More Boring Salmon. Use This Recipe Instead.
  • H2 Strong Talk
  • H3 The Workout Ernie Hudson Follows at 80 Years Old
  • H3 Is AI Personal Training Better Than a Human Coach?
  • H3 Rob Gronkowski's Honest Reflection of His Career
  • H3 Does Tempo Affect Muscle Growth? Experts Explain.
  • H2 Health
  • H3 Getting Arrested for Drugs Might Have Saved My Life
  • H3 Train Smarter at Every Age
  • H3 So You Need a Statin. That’s Fine!
  • H3 A ‘Calorie Budget’ Helped This Man Lose 70 Pounds
  • H3 The Quest to Remove Microplastics—By Any Means
  • H2 Trainer Spotlights
  • H3 Jah Washington
  • H3 Mat Forzaglia
  • H3 Ebenezer Samuel
  • H3 Brett Williams
  • H2 Entertainment
  • H3 How and When You Can Watch Every Episode of Marshals
  • H3 ‘Euphoria’ Is Finally Back for Season 3
  • H3 Why Troy From ‘Beef’ Season 2 Looks So Familiar
  • H3 Jon Hamm Is Back for 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Season 2
  • H3 The 103 Best and Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
  • H2 AGING & LONGEVITY
  • H3 This Tool Can Reverse Your Heart Age
  • H3 The World's Oldest Bodybuilder Shares Fitness Secrets
  • H3 A No-B.S. Guide to Anti-Aging
  • H3 The Rise of Longevity Clinics
  • H2 Style
  • H3 Some of Our Favorite Alo Workout Gear Just Got a Major Spring Upgrade
  • H3 10 Suiting Essentials That Work Overtime
  • H3 Why This Hoka Sandal Is My New Summer Shoe
  • H3 Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Mother’s Day Right
  • H3 You Can Own The Pitt’s Noah Wyle’s Linen Suit
  • H2 Supplements
  • H3 Pre-Workout Supplements to Enhance Your Routine
  • H3 Editor-Approved Creatine Supplements
  • H3 6 Editor-Approved Protein Powders
  • H3 The Pros and Cons of a Beetroot Powder Supplement
  • H3 8 Creams That Fix Dry, Cracked Hands Fast
  • H3 Is Your Hair Loss From Thinning or Breaking?
  • H3 It's Time to Handle Your Nose Hair Like an Adult
  • H3 Bring the Barbershop Home With These Hair Clippers
  • H3 The Apple Watch Series 11 Is Back on Sale
  • H3 50 Gifts for Your Wife That Show How Much You Care
  • H3 Gifts for Teen Boys That Will Get You Dabs
  • H3 The Secret to Picking Your First Set of Golf Clubs
  • H3 Moisturizers Get a Sci-Fi Makeover
  • H3 You Need to Wear Face SPF All Year—Here’s Why
  • H3 Yes, You Do Need a Device Dedicated to Body Hair
  • H3 Hudson Williams' Complete Oscars Grooming Routine
  • H2 KEEP READING
  • H3 3 Common Mistakes Men Make When Dyeing Their Hair
  • H3 The 49 Best and Most Anticipated New Shows of 2026
  • H3 You Can Now Binge All of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2
  • H3 Men Might Be in Crisis. But Tom Blyth Sure Isn’t.
  • H3 ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Is No Medical Mystery
  • H3 ER Doctor on ‘The Pitt’’s Dr. Robby and Dr. Abbot
  • H3 ‘The Boys’ Is Back for One Last Bloody Ride
  • H3 The 6 Best Trimmers to Shape Your Beard in 2026
  • H3 Electric Razors for Your Fastest, Cleanest Shave
  • H3 The Greatest Onscreen Fitness Trainers of All Time
  • H3 Erling Haaland World Cup Interview
  • H3 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Will Thrill Marvel Fans

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
title Men's Health - Fitness, Nutrition, Healt…
4.02:1
#000000
on
#D2232E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 THE LATEST21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 MOST READ21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Food & Diet21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Strong Talk21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Trainer Spotlights21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 KEEP READING21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Men's Health - Fitne…4.02:14.5:1
#000000
#D2232E
Fail
span Search21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a About Men's Health21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Newsletter21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Subscribe21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a My Bookmarks21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a MVP Exclusives21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Shop21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Health Conditions Hu…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Fitness21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Workouts21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Weight Loss21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Entertainment21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Sex and Relationship…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
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 102 images have issues
PASS
2 of 102 images have issues
Warning::
2 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
98 image(s) with good alt text
102 images 98 good alt text 1 decorative 2 generic
IssueCount
generic2 image(s)
too long1 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 | Men's Health ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 2 failing, 29 passed
PASS
93

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.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

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
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These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○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.
●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
●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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