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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
4
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
1 landmarks
FIX
1 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.

Learn more ▾

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.

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

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: #1976d2
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::
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)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Alt Text Quality
15 of 85 images have issues
REVIEW
15 of 85 images have issues
Warning::
15 image(s) with filename as alt text
Info::
29 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
41 image(s) with good alt text
85 images 41 good alt text 29 decorative 15 generic
IssueCount
filename15 image(s)
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 Online Jobs | Freelance Employment | Outsourcing Services | Programmers | Web Design | Freelancer ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
5 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
5 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 Present
✓ 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 Hire the best freelancers for any job, o…
1.29:1
#000000
on
#1D2026
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Get work done in
1.29:1
#000000
on
#1D2026
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 different categories
1.29:1
#000000
on
#1D2026
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Power your organisation's
1.29:1
#000000
on
#1D2026
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
title Hire Freelancers & Find Freelance Jobs O…
1.09:1
#000000
on
#0D0F12
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
button Hire freelancers
1.10:1
#000000
on
#0E0F12
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p By skill
1.10:1
#000000
on
#0E0F13
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p Looking for a freelancer with a specific…
1.28:1
#000000
on
#1D1F26
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p By location
1.28:1
#000000
on
#1E1F25
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Search for freelancers based on their lo…
2.85:1
#000000
on
#545659
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p By category
2.81:1
#000000
on
#535559
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Find freelancers that suit a certain pro…
1.47:1
#000000
on
#292A30
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
p Graphic designers
1.28:1
#000000
on
#1E1F25
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Website designers
1.35:1
#000000
on
#222428
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Mobile app developers
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222225
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Software developers
1.27:1
#000000
on
#1D1F22
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p 3D artists
1.42:1
#000000
on
#26282B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Illustration
1.31:1
#000000
on
#202127
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
p Other popular skills
1.29:1
#000000
on
#1F2027
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
button View more
1.90:1
#000000
on
#3A3C41
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient

2 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 Hire the best freela…1.29:13.0:1
#000000
#1D2026
Fail
h2 Get work done in1.29:13.0:1
#000000
#1D2026
Fail
h2 different categories1.29:13.0:1
#000000
#1D2026
Fail
h3 Power your organisat…1.29:13.0:1
#000000
#1D2026
Fail
title Hire Freelancers & F…1.09:14.5:1
#000000
#0D0F12
Fail
button Hire freelancers1.10:14.5:1
#000000
#0E0F12
Fail
p By skill1.10:14.5:1
#000000
#0E0F13
Fail
p Looking for a freela…1.28:14.5:1
#000000
#1D1F26
Fail
p By location1.28:14.5:1
#000000
#1E1F25
Fail
p Search for freelance…2.85:14.5:1
#000000
#545659
Fail
p By category2.81:14.5:1
#000000
#535559
Fail
p Find freelancers tha…1.47:14.5:1
#000000
#292A30
Fail
p Graphic designers1.28:14.5:1
#000000
#1E1F25
Fail
p Website designers1.35:14.5:1
#000000
#222428
Fail
p Mobile app developer…1.32:14.5:1
#000000
#222225
Fail
p Software developers1.27:14.5:1
#000000
#1D1F22
Fail
p 3D artists1.42:14.5:1
#000000
#26282B
Fail
p Illustration1.31:14.5:1
#000000
#202127
Fail
p Other popular skills1.29:14.5:1
#000000
#1F2027
Fail
button View more1.90:14.5:1
#000000
#3A3C41
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+
Heading Hierarchy
13 headings
PASS
13 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Hire the best freelancers for any job, online.
  • H2 Make it real with Freelancer
  • H3 The best talent
  • H3 Fast bids
  • H3 Quality work
  • H3 Be in control
  • H2 Tap into a global talent network
  • H3 Post your job
  • H3 Choose freelancers
  • H3 Pay safely
  • H3 We're here to help
  • H2 Get work done in over 2700 different categories
  • H3 Power your organisation's competitive advantage
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: Freelancer - Hire & Find Jobs
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria ✓ Installable
Name Freelancer - Hire & Find Jobs ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL /internal/pwa?sw=true&utm_source=manifest ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Freelancer - Hire & Find Jobs Display Mode standalone Theme Color #007fed Background Color #f0f0f0 Icons 2 icon(s)
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 95/100 — 1 failing, 24 passed
PASS
95

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.

Best practices

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Why this matters

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

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

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
●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
●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
○`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
○Form elements have associated labels
○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
○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.
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