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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
56
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
6
PASS
2
INFO
0
Checks
13
2 PASS 6 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
7 landmarks
FIX
7 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
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!) MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

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.

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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

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
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
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
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.
C
Alt Text Quality
Action
4 of 70 images have issues
REVIEW
4 of 70 images have issues
Critical::
4 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
45 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
21 image(s) with good alt text
70 images 21 good alt text 45 decorative 4 missing
IssueCount
missing4 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

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
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Healthline ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
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, 2 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA
title Healthline: Medical information and heal…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span Health Conditions
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Trending21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 The best of health a…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Explore by health to…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Featured programs16.30:13.0:1
#231F20
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Latest videos16.30:13.0:1
#231F20
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Get our wellness new…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Healthline: Medical …1.00:14.5:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
span Health Conditions1.00:14.5:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
div Health Conditions17.53:14.5:1
#000000
#E0EDEF
Pass
span All15.08:14.5:1
#000000
#C7DFE2
Pass
a Breast Cancer11.99:14.5:1
#000000
#A2CBD0
Pass
a Cancer Care12.14:14.5:1
#000000
#A4CCD1
Pass
a Caregiving for Alzhe…12.40:14.5:1
#000000
#A7CED2
Pass
a Chronic Kidney Disea…12.55:14.5:1
#000000
#A9CFD3
Pass
a Chronic Obstructive …12.70:14.5:1
#000000
#ABD0D4
Pass
a Digestive Health12.86:14.5:1
#000000
#ADD1D5
Pass
a Eye Health13.13:14.5:1
#000000
#B0D3D6
Pass
a Heart Health12.27:14.5:1
#000000
#ABCCCF
Pass
a Menopause11.82:14.5:1
#000000
#A9C8CC
Pass
a Mental Health11.97:14.5:1
#000000
#ABC9CD
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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 88/100 — 5 failing, 26 passed
REVIEW
88

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

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.css-125wugh > div.css-12mczj2 > div.css-jdcqh6 > button.fe-lib-uee63p div.css-125wugh > div.css-12mczj2 > div.css-jdcqh6 > button.fe-lib-uee63p

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.

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
Built to move you forward div.fe-lib-hk994b > div.fe-lib-dme3cl > div.fe-lib-1bocwtc > div.fe-lib-16tde7u
Reviewed by professionals div.fe-lib-hk994b > div.fe-lib-1y4rgoo > div.fe-lib-1bocwtc > div.fe-lib-16tde7u
Always up to date div.fe-lib-hk994b > div.fe-lib-164073m > div.fe-lib-1bocwtc > div.fe-lib-16tde7u

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
Careers div.css-11upubx > div.css-d2oo9m > div.css-s2uf1z > a.css-1c2ok3c
Healthline div.css-11upubx > div.css-d2oo9m > div.css-huujs8 > a.css-1c2ok3c
Medical News Today div.css-11upubx > div.css-d2oo9m > div.css-huujs8 > a.css-1c2ok3c
Greatist div.css-11upubx > div.css-d2oo9m > div.css-huujs8 > a.css-1c2ok3c
Psych Central div.css-11upubx > div.css-d2oo9m > div.css-huujs8 > a.css-1c2ok3c
Bezzy div.css-11upubx > div.css-d2oo9m > div.css-huujs8 > a.css-1c2ok3c

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

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
Anxiety & Depression div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1mpxz3x > a.fe-lib-pldmix
Digestive Health div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1mpxz3x > a.fe-lib-pldmix
Heart Health div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1mpxz3x > a.fe-lib-pldmix
Menopause div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1mpxz3x > a.fe-lib-pldmix
Type 2 Diabetes div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1mpxz3x > a.fe-lib-pldmix
Weight Management div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1mpxz3x > a.fe-lib-pldmix
7 Types of Exercises to Relieve Constipation div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1l2g6f5 > a#carousel-slide-0
What Every Psoriasis Patient Needs To Know About Flares and Stress div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1l2g6f5 > a#carousel-slide-1
Parkinson’s Disease: 5 Progression Stages div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1l2g6f5 > a#carousel-slide-2
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Facts and Resources div.fe-lib-1vd0bfu > div.fe-lib-b3qfx4 > div.fe-lib-1l2g6f5 > a#carousel-slide-3
○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
●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
●`[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
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
●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
○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
○`<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
○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+
Heading Hierarchy
7 headings
PASS
7 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Healthline
  • H2 Trending
  • H2 The best of health and wellness
  • H2 Explore by health topic
  • H2 Featured programs
  • H2 Latest videos
  • H2 Get our wellness newsletter
A+
Form Accessibility
All 2 controls labeled
PASS
All 2 controls labeled
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#newsletter-email-fe7d4b78-94fc-4dc6-aab2-694e381d69c7emailEnter your emailaria-label
inputemailEnter your emailaria-label
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