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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
48
GRADE
F
FIX
7
REVIEW
3
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 3 REVIEW 7 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
No landmarks
FIX
No 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
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) 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.

No landmarks detected

Screen reader users have no way to navigate by region.

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

F
404 Error Page
Action
Soft 404 detected
FIX
Soft 404 detected
Critical::
Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages
The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.
Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-420xw6
404 Page Quality Soft 404 (HTTP 200)
Status Code: HTTP 200

The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.

F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://cplusplus.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://cplusplus.com/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

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::
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.
C
Form Accessibility
Action
4 of 5 controls have issues
REVIEW
4 of 5 controls have issues
Critical::
4 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="text" name="l" id="l">; <input type="password" name="p" id="p">; <input type="checkbox" name="rememberme" id="rememberme">; <input type="submit">
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
5 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
4 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#gsc-i-id1textsearcharia-label
#ltext(none)none
#ppassword(none)none
#remembermecheckbox(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="text" name="l" id="l">; <input type="password" name="p" id="p">; <input type="checkbox" name="rememberme" id="rememberme">; <input type="submit">

Why this matters

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

C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 8 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

12 pass 8 fail WCAG AA
span We value your privacy
1.56:1
#000000
on
#193049
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
div We and our
1.56:1
#000000
on
#193049
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
button partners
1.56:1
#000000
on
#193049
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
div store and/or access information on a dev…
2.32:1
#000000
on
#3D4A59
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
div Please note that this website/app uses o…
3.16:1
#000000
on
#575D65
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span MORE OPTIONS
3.26:1
#000000
on
#595F67
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span AGREE
3.26:1
#000000
on
#595F67
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a TUTORIALS
3.26:1
#000000
on
#595F67
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold

1 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 Latest21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 activity:21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span We value your privac…1.56:14.5:1
#000000
#193049
Fail
div We and our1.56:14.5:1
#000000
#193049
Fail
button partners1.56:14.5:1
#000000
#193049
Fail
div store and/or access …2.32:14.5:1
#000000
#3D4A59
Fail
div Please note that thi…3.16:14.5:1
#000000
#575D65
Fail
span MORE OPTIONS3.26:14.5:1
#000000
#595F67
Fail
span AGREE3.26:14.5:1
#000000
#595F67
Fail
a TUTORIALS3.26:14.5:1
#000000
#595F67
Fail
a REFERENCE21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a ARTICLES21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a FORUM21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
div user name:21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
div password:21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Forgot your password…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
div please wait21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a try again21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a cancel21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a forgot your password…21.00:14.5:1
#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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 84/100 — 4 failing, 22 passed
REVIEW
84

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

The title gives screen reader users an overview of the page, and search engine users rely on it heavily to determine if a page is relevant to their search. Learn more about document titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

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.

Internationalization and localization

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These are opportunities to improve the interpretation of your content by users in different locales.

Tables and lists

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
C++ Language: Learn this versatile and powerful programming language. Includes … div#I_content > div.hags > div.bid > li

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

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
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Form elements have associated labels
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
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
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 a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
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.
`<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
5 headings
PASS
5 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (4 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
  • H3 C++
  • H1 Tutorials
  • H1 Reference duplicate H1
  • H1 Articles duplicate H1
  • H1 Latest forum activity: duplicate H1

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

A
Alt Text Quality
1 of 1 images have issues
PASS
1 of 1 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
1 images 1 missing
IssueCount
missing1 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

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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