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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
66
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
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
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 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.

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::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
Heading Hierarchy
47 headings
REVIEW
47 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H2 Top Stories
  • H2 Free to read
  • H2 Free to read today
  • H2 Today’s Storystream
  • H2 Most Popular
  • H2 Just For You
  • H2 Most Discussed
  • H2 Tech
  • H2 Podcasts
  • H2 Science
  • H2 Creators
  • H2 Most Popular
  • H2 Just For You
  • H2 Entertainment
  • H2 Tech
  • H2 Podcasts
  • H2 Science
  • H2 Creators
  • H2 Privacy Notice
  • H3 Ways we may use your data:
  • H2 Privacy Center
  • H3 Manage Consent Preferences
  • H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies 71 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Ensure security, prevent and detect fraud, and fix errors 71 partners can use this special purpose
  • H4 Functional Cookies 96 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Use limited data to select advertising 71 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Use limited data to select content 18 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Use profiles to select personalised content 21 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Create profiles for personalised advertising 58 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Deliver and present advertising and content 71 partners can use this special purpose
  • H5 Identify devices based on information transmitted automatically 53 partners can use this feature
  • H4 Performance Cookies 34 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Link different devices 34 partners can use this feature
  • H4 Social Media & Embedded Content
  • H4 Targeting Cookies 61 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Actively scan device characteristics for identification 14 partners can use this special feature
  • H5 Use precise geolocation data 31 partners can use this special feature
  • H5 Match and combine data from other data sources 47 partners can use this feature
  • H4 Measure content performance 34 partners can use this purpose
  • H4 Use profiles to select personalised advertising 55 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Create profiles to personalise content 24 partners can use this purpose
  • H4 Understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources 59 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Develop and improve services 70 partners can use this purpose
  • H5 Measure advertising performance 93 partners can use this purpose
  • H4 Store and/or access information on a device 82 partners can use this purpose
  • H4 Save and communicate privacy choices 61 partners can use this special purpose
  • H3 Cookie List

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

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
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
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title RSS ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
8 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
8 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 87/100 — 4 failing, 25 passed
REVIEW
87

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
The case for banning cookie banners div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
NILAY PATEL span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
How the Amazon Echo learned to talk — and listen div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
Apple’s best product ever div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
Verge subscribers: Join us for a movie night in New York City, hosted by The Ve… div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
now $899.99 console div._1t4tcr91 > div.wn1wvof > p.duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup > a
began blocking AI crawlers div._1t4tcr91 > div.wn1wvof > p.duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
Art from Wit Studio’s <em>The One Piece.</em> section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5af75ikqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
<em>Instead of adding a screen, the Polaroid Hi-Print 3x3 has an integrated fra… section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5aen5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
Render showing Isai Blue Google Pixel 10A from the front section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5afn5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
Render showing Isai Blue Google Pixel 10A from the back section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5afn5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
Bento box graphic showing Isai Blue Google Pixel 10A with exclusive software de… section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5afn5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12

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
Cookie Settings div._1twvhsd0 > ul._1twvhsd1 > li._1twvhsd2 > button#ot-sdk-btn
Cookie Policy div._1twvhsd0 > ul._1twvhsd1 > li._1twvhsd2 > a._1twvhsd3
Platform Status div._1twvhsd0 > ul._1twvhsd1 > li._1twvhsd2 > a._1twvhsd3

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
●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
●`[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.
●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
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●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
●ARIA IDs are unique
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○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
○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.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○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.
A+
Landmark Structure
8 landmarks
PASS
8 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV "Top Navigation" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 94 images OK
PASS
All 94 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
93 image(s) with good alt text
94 images 93 good alt text
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 24 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 24 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-100000">
Info::
23 control(s) properly labeled
24 controls
23 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#:Rkqgr96:textSearchfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0003checkboxFunctional Cookiesfor/id
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_2checkboxUse limited data to select advertisingaria-label
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_11checkboxUse limited data to select contentaria-label
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_6checkboxUse profiles to select personalised contentaria-label
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_3checkboxCreate profiles for personalised advertisingaria-label
#ot-group-id-C0002checkboxPerformance Cookiesfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0005checkboxSocial Media & Embedded Contentfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0004checkboxTargeting Cookiesfor/id
#ot-sub-group-id-ISF2V2_2checkboxActively scan device characteristics for identificationaria-label
#ot-sub-group-id-ISF2V2_1checkboxUse precise geolocation dataaria-label
#ot-group-id-IAB2V2_8checkboxMeasure content performancefor/id
#ot-group-id-IAB2V2_4checkboxUse profiles to select personalised advertisingfor/id
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_5checkboxCreate profiles to personalise contentaria-label
#ot-group-id-IAB2V2_9checkboxUnderstand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sourcesfor/id
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_10checkboxDevelop and improve servicesaria-label
#ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_7checkboxMeasure advertising performancearia-label
#ot-group-id-IAB2V2_1checkboxStore and/or access information on a devicefor/id
#vendor-search-handlertextCookie list searcharia-label
#chkbox-idcheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-hosts-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#g-recaptcha-response-100000textarea(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-100000">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

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)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Top Stories16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Free to read16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Free to read today16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Today’s Storystrea…16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Most Popular16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Just For You16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Most Discussed16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Tech16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Podcasts16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Science16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Creators16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Most Popular16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Just For You16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Entertainment16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Tech16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Podcasts16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Science16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Creators16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Privacy Notice16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
Pass
h2 Privacy Center16.41:13.0:1
#000000
#3CFFD0
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.

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

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