Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLink & Button QualityAction19 issue(s) across 282 links and 1 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.youtube.com/AndroidPolice | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/AndroidPolice | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/androidpolice/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@realandroidpolic… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/android… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://news.google.com/publications/CAA… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://feedly.com/i/subscription/feed%2… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.pushbullet.com/channel-popup… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /feed/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /page/newsletter/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /hidden-google-messages-effects-made-me-… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| #latest | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: #Latest | |||
| https://www.youtube.com/AndroidPolice | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/AndroidPolice | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/androidpolice/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@realandroidpolic… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/android… | (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/AndroidPolice; https://www.facebook.com/AndroidPolice; https://www.instagram.com/androidpolice/; https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice; https://www.tiktok.com/@realandroidpolice; https://www.linkedin.com/company/androidpolice-com/; https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBggKMLuYFDDSzAI; https://feedly.com/i/subscription/feed%2Fhttps://www.androidpolice.com/feed; https://www.pushbullet.com/channel-popup?tag=androidpolicefeed ; /feed/ (+8 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 HierarchyAction58 headings, 1 skip(s)REVIEW
- H3 Android 17 is becoming the ultimate minimalist OS — if you know which toggles to hit
- H3 These hidden Google Messages effects finally made me enjoy texting again
- H3 I used the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and I'm struggling to replace it in 2026
- H3 I finally quit Chrome for an open source browser, and I'm not looking back
- H3 5 underrated Android Auto features that make long trips enjoyable
- H3 I'm obsessed with this new app from NotebookLM's makers
- H3 Google Messages may soon gain long-overdue chat customization tools
- H3 Kindles getting 14 years of support is pretty amazing, actually
- H3 I'm finally a multitasker, thanks to 'App Pairing' in Android
- H3 Gemini’s smartest feature almost expands globally
- H3 Google Photos just dropped an update that makes its cropping tool more satisfying to use
- H3 Google Wallet finally fixes its overeager autofill problem
- H3 Chrome’s new Gemini Skills are the perfect cure to prompt fatigue
- H3 These Samsung devices just got more expensive, and they're not the ones you'd expect
- H3 Call transcription service Rogervoice gains FCC certification for free US access
- H3 I played Dark Souls on my smartphone, and I was surprised which device ran it the best
- H2 Best Reads
- H3 I supercharged my productivity with Chrome's best update in years
- H3 I started using my phone's hotspot as backup internet, and it works better than I expected
- H3 I love E Ink tablets, but the Boox Go Max tested my patience
- H3 I desperately want to use an Android tablet for work, but new ARM laptops just made it pointless
- H3 6 ways I finally stopped spam from taking over my Gmail inbox
- H2 News
- H3 This highly anticipated Google TV streaming device just hit store shelves, and there are three things you're not going to like
- H3 108 more Chrome extensions found to be injecting ads and harvesting data
- H3 Spotify will now let you buy physical books without leaving the app
- H3 Snap CEO hypes up 'extraordinary' new smartglasses which will leave Meta in the dust
- H3 YouTube Music is finally rolling out the redesigned Now Playing interface
- H2 Today's best tech deals
- H3 The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have dropped to a price that makes them a steal
- H3 Easily secure your home with this wireless video doorbell that's just $56
- H3 Here's your chance to grab the Galaxy S26 Ultra for $980
- H3 Score this ultra-thin magnetic power bank for just $15
- H3 This 12.1-inch Android tablet has been flying under the radar, but that's no longer the case at its new low price
- H2 Latest
- H5 Kindles getting 14 years of support is pretty amazing, actually skipped
- H5 I'm finally a multitasker, thanks to 'App Pairing' in Android
- H5 Gemini’s smartest feature almost expands globally
- H5 Google Photos just dropped an update that makes its cropping tool more satisfying to use
- H5 Google Wallet finally fixes its overeager autofill problem
- H5 Chrome’s new Gemini Skills are the perfect cure to prompt fatigue
- H5 These Samsung devices just got more expensive, and they're not the ones you'd expect
- H5 Call transcription service Rogervoice gains FCC certification for free US access
- H5 I played Dark Souls on my smartphone, and I was surprised which device ran it the best
- H5 Google Play just turned into TikTok, and it's the worst thing to happen to app discovery
- H5 YouTube quietly reveals a trick to get fewer ads without a Premium plan
- H5 Pixel battery drain issues persist for some, but one user may have cracked the problem
- H5 Gaming phones aren't dead yet, and Lenovo's coming back to prove it
- H5 Microsoft is done with Outlook Lite on Android
- H5 Gemini for Google Home gets better where it matters most
- H5 Galaxy Watch users are getting frustrated with new battery life issues
- H5 Walmart's unreleased Onn streaming stick for 2026 packs some serious firepower and looks to be a serious contender
- H5 Android's Tap to Share is starting to take shape
- H5 Samsung's One UI 9 will simplify this Settings page this summer
- H5 Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows everyone how camera phone design is done, to spectacular effect
- H5 Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I'm still sticking with DeX
- H5 I'm a Pixel fan, but the latest OneUI update is making me jealous
- H5 Android Auto might finally fix the issues ruining it
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
CForm AccessibilityAction3 of 9 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #side_menu | checkbox | Menu | for/id |
| #navItems-Devices | checkbox | Devices Submenu | for/id |
| #navItems-Software | checkbox | Software Submenu | for/id |
| #navItems-Lifestyle | checkbox | Lifestyle Submenu | for/id |
| #navItems-Connectivity | checkbox | Connectivity Submenu | for/id |
| #search-menu | checkbox | Close | for/id |
| #js-search-input | text | (Search Android Police) | placeholder only |
| #showMoreToggle | checkbox | (none) | none |
| #expandMenuListDefault | checkbox | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="checkbox" id="showMoreToggle">; <input type="checkbox" id="expandMenuListDefault">
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" 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
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
CFavicon & BrandingAction7 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
BDark Mode SupportDark mode detectedREVIEW
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 86/100 — 4 failing, 20 passedREVIEW
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
PIXEL LAUNCHER div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
GOOGLE MESSAGES div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
PHONES div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
GOOGLE CHROME div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
24 div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-extra > a.total-info-number > span.num |
ANDROID AUTO div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
10 div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-extra > a.total-info-number > span.num |
PRODUCTIVITY div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
GOOGLE MESSAGES div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label > span |
10 HOURS AGO div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.pinned-article-date |
13 HOURS AGO div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.pinned-article-date |
18 HOURS AGO div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.pinned-article-date |
1 DAY AGO div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.pinned-article-date |
MORE div.template-grid-tall > div.featured-news > div.sentinel-featuredNews > a.section-view-all-link |
SEE MORE section#best-reads > div.w-hub-widgets > div.hub-header > a.section-view-all-link |
SEE MORE section#news > div.w-hub-widgets > div.hub-header > a.section-view-all-link |
SEE MORE section#deals > div.w-hub-widgets > div.hub-header > a.section-view-all-link |
10 hours ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
13 hours ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
18 hours ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
45 div.w-display-card-extra > div.total-info > a.total-info-number > span.num |
1 day ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
2 days ago div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-meta > div.meta_txt > span.display-card-date |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
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 |
|---|
Kindles getting 14 years of support is pretty amazing, actually 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 |
|---|
GOOGLE CHROME div.display-card > div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label |
ANDROID AUTO div.display-card > div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label |
PRODUCTIVITY div.display-card > div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label |
GOOGLE MESSAGES div.display-card > div.w-display-card-content > div.w-display-card-category > a.dc-tag-label |
Jon Gilbert div.w-display-card-meta > div.w-author > div.w-author-name > a.meta_txt |
div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-extra > div.total-info > a.total-info-number div.w-display-card-details > div.w-display-card-extra > div.total-info > a.total-info-number |
Karandeep Singh Oberoi div.w-display-card-meta > div.w-author > div.w-author-name > a.meta_txt |
Join Our Team div.footer-content-el > ul > li > a.text |
Our Audience 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 |
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.
AAlt Text QualityAll 58 images OKPASS
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| too long | 8 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 Best Reads | 18.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| h2 News | 18.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| h2 Today's best tech de… | 18.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| h2 Latest | 18.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| title Android Police: Andr… | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Menu | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Sign in now | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Close | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span News | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Devices | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Submenu | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Phones | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Tablets | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Gadgets | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Accessories | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Software | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Submenu | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Applications | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Productivity | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | Pass |
| span Utilities | 18.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F2F2F2 | 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.