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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
60
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
6
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 6 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
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
3 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 3 <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
21 landmarks
REVIEW
21 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
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 header NAV "New York Magazine sites" MAIN ASIDE 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

C
Alt Text Quality
Action
42 of 119 images have issues
REVIEW
42 of 119 images have issues
Critical::
42 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
67 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
10 image(s) with good alt text
119 images 10 good alt text 67 decorative 42 missing
IssueCount
missing42 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.

Learn more ▾

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 Page Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
7 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
7 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
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 82/100 — 5 failing, 23 passed
REVIEW
82

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

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

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

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
div.container-sidebar > section.latest-feed_vulture-homepage > div.tabs > a#News-feed-title div.container-sidebar > section.latest-feed_vulture-homepage > div.tabs > a#News-feed-title

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.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.article-wrap > div.article-img-wrapper > picture > img.article-img div.article-wrap > div.article-img-wrapper > picture > img.article-img
div.article-wrap > div.article-img-wrapper > picture > img.article-img div.article-wrap > div.article-img-wrapper > picture > img.article-img

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
div.container-main > div.tv-recap-feed > div.read-more-wrapper > a.read-more-image div.container-main > div.tv-recap-feed > div.read-more-wrapper > a.read-more-image
div.container-rail > div.container-main > div.collection-articles_4-upcircles > a.title-image-link div.container-rail > div.container-main > div.collection-articles_4-upcircles > a.title-image-link
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper
main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper main.main > section.container-section > header.container-section-header > a.logo-wrapper

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.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
BOOK REVIEW Making Girls Made Lena Dunham Sick Her second book is her first wor… div.container-section-main > div.collection-articles_vulture-carousel > div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper
THE YESTERYEAR ISSUE Jerry Saltz’s ’90s Slideshow “I knew nothing about photogr… div.container-section-main > div.collection-articles_vulture-carousel > div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper

Screen readers require list items (`<li>`) to be contained within a parent `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` to be announced properly. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
THE VOICE OF A GENERATION All the Gossip From Lena Dunham’s Famesick div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
CHAPTERS ‘He Was Genius About Sex’ div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
SECRET IDENTITY It Would Be Crazy If Your Brain Doctor Wrote The Housemaid div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
WELL READ Behold: The National Book Foundation’s ‘5 Under 35’ div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
THE YESTERYEAR ISSUE Jerry Saltz’s ’90s Art World div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
2026 PREVIEW 10 Art Shows We Can’t Wait to See in 2026 div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
ART REVIEW The Crazed Cataclysms of Nicole Eisenman div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item
FURNITURE Bianca Censori Made Some Medical Sex-Dungeon Furniture div.list-wrapper > ul.collection-articles-wrapper > div.carousel-stories-container > li.feed-item

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

○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
●`[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 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.
●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
●ARIA IDs are unique
○`[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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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+
Heading Hierarchy
30 headings
PASS
30 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H2 Hot Topics:
  • H2 ‘Do You Think Donald Trump Could Make Peace With New Order?’
  • H2 The Breakout Stars Who Won Coachella
  • H2 What Felicia Day Watches (and Reads) With Her Daughter
  • H2 Schmigadoon! Brings Its Inside Jokes to Its Ancestral Home
  • H2 Cinematrix Can you name a Ken Jeong movie that begins with F-T?
  • H2 Telematrix Can you name a network TV show starring Mariska Hargitay?
  • H2 10x10 11-Across, Nine Letters: Savory pastries shilled by Emma Hernan
  • H3 The Feed
  • H2 Latest The Feed
  • H3 Most Popular
  • H2 Interview
  • H2 TV Recaps
  • H2 Watch Easier Streamliner is a regularly updated overview of the best movies, TV shows, and original series for you to enjoy on the services of your choice. Sign up her
  • H2 Streamliner
  • H2 Vulture Lists
  • H2 Features
  • H2 Movies
  • H2 Not All the Jacksons Wanted to Be in Michael
  • H2 TV
  • H2 West Wilson Knows ‘My Actions Have Hurt People That I Care About’
  • H2 Music
  • H2 Megan Thee Stallion Denied a Permanent Injunction Against Milagro Cooper
  • H2 Comedy
  • H2 The Street Fighter Movie Is Good, Actually
  • H2 Theater
  • H2 Fallen Angels Makes a Great Case for Irrelevance
  • H2 Books
  • H2 Art

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

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
qtextSearcharia-label
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 Hot Topics:21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 ‘Do You Think Dona…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 The Breakout Stars W…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 What Felicia Day Wat…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Brings Its Inside Jo…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Latest The Feed21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Interview21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 TV Recaps21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Movies21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Not All the Jacksons…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 West Wilson Knows …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Music21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Megan Thee Stallion …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Comedy21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 The21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Movie Is Good, Actua…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Theater21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Makes a Great Case f…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Books21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Art21.00:13.0:1
#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.

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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