Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DForm AccessibilityAction4 of 9 controls have issuesFIX
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #side_menu | checkbox | Menu | for/id |
| #navItems-Guides | checkbox | Guides Submenu | for/id |
| #navItems-Games | checkbox | Games Submenu | for/id |
| #navItems-Entertainment | checkbox | Entertainment Submenu | for/id |
| #search-menu | checkbox | Close | for/id |
| q | text | (Search Polygon) | placeholder only |
| #js-search-input | text | (Search Polygon.com) | placeholder only |
| #expandMenuListDefault | checkbox | (none) | none |
| #showMoreToggle | checkbox | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="checkbox" id="expandMenuListDefault">; <input type="checkbox" id="showMoreToggle">
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
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text" name="q">; <input type="text" name="q" id="js-search-input">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman
DLink & Button QualityAction14 issue(s) across 248 links and 1 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.youtube.com/user/polygon | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/polygon | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/polygondotcom/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://x.com/polygon | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://news.google.com/publications/CAA… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.polygon.com/feed/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /gta-5-snowball-riot-videos-youtube-tikt… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| #latest | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: #Latest | |||
| https://www.youtube.com/user/polygon | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/polygon | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/polygondotcom/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://x.com/polygon | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://news.google.com/publications/CAA… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.polygon.com/feed/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/ | Valnet Logo | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/advertising | Advertising | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/careers | Careers | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/terms-of-us… | Terms | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/privacy-pol… | Privacy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/editorial-i… | Policies | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.valnetinc.com/en/ | Valnet Publishing Group | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://www.youtube.com/user/polygon; https://www.facebook.com/polygon; https://www.instagram.com/polygondotcom/; https://x.com/polygon; https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqJQgKIh9DQklTRVFnTWFnMEtDM0J2YkhsbmIy…; https://www.polygon.com/feed/; /gta-5-snowball-riot-videos-youtube-tiktok-trend/#threads; https://www.youtube.com/user/polygon; https://www.facebook.com/polygon; https://www.instagram.com/polygondotcom/ (+3 more)
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
#latest ("More")
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.valnetinc.com/en/; https://www.valnetinc.com/en/advertising; https://www.valnetinc.com/en/careers; https://www.valnetinc.com/en/terms-of-use; https://www.valnetinc.com/en/privacy-policy; https://www.valnetinc.com/en/editorial-integrity; https://www.valnetinc.com/en/
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
BLandmark Structure7 landmarksREVIEW
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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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.
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
CHeading HierarchyAction56 headings, 1 skip(s)REVIEW
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- H2 Latest
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Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.
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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
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
CFavicon & BrandingAction7 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
BDark Mode SupportDark mode detectedREVIEW
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
A+Alt Text QualityAll 54 images OKPASS
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| too long | 2 image(s) |
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Up next | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Popular News | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 They said it | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Hack your way throug… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Reviews | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Latest | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title Polygon: Gaming and … | 20.82:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FEFEFE | Pass |
| span Menu | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Sign in now | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Guides | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Gaming | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Entertainment | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Close | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span What To Play | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span What to Watch | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Guides | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Submenu | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span All Guides | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span All Maps | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Pragmata | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #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.
ALighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 91/100 — 3 failing, 22 passedPASS
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.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Xbox Game Pass price drop shows that subscribers have limits div.sentinel-home-list > div.display-card > div.w-display-card-content > h5.display-card-title |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links |
div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links |
div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links |
div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links |
div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links div.w-side-navigation-social > ul#menu-follow > li.social-elements > a.social-links |
div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-extra > a.total-info-number div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-extra > a.total-info-number |
div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text |
div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text |
div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text |
div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text |
div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text |
div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text div.footer-content-el > ul.social-media > li.social-elements > a.text |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
RYAN EPPS div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.w-author > a.meta_txt |
ANIME div.display-card > div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label |
Join Our Team div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
About Us div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Press & Events div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Editorial Ethics and Guidelines div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Community Guidelines div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Media Coverage div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Contact Us div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Advertising div.footer-content-el > ul.align-right > li > a.text |
Careers div.footer-content-el > ul.align-right > li > a.text |
Terms div.footer-content-el > ul.align-right > li > a.text |
Privacy div.footer-content-el > ul.align-right > li > a.text |
Policies div.footer-content-el > ul.align-right > li > a.text |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.