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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
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 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::
7 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 7 <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
Heading Hierarchy
63 headings, 2 skip(s)
REVIEW
63 headings, 2 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 We and our partners process data for the following purposes
  • H1 British GQ
  • H3 Josh Hutcherson likes what he sees in the mirror skipped
  • H3 Top Stories
  • H3 How Euphoria season 3 shaped its heinous cowboy villain, Alamo Brown
  • H3 At Coachella, Justin Bieber looked straight out of MTV's TRL
  • H3 Cos is making Blade Runner, '80s sci-fi jackets pretty wearable
  • H3 The Latest
  • H3 Chronopolis, Geneva's vibey new watch fair, is “the party you want to be at”
  • H3 The Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 puts the sneakerverse's biggest beef to bed
  • H3 Frank Lampard's unrivalled watch rotation puts him top of the league
  • H3 Want one of the latest watch releases from Watches and Wonders? Be ready to wait
  • H3 Trending Right Now
  • H3 GQ Hype
  • H3 How Graham Norton transcended the chat show (and came back anyway)
  • H3 Riz Ahmed on the messy vulnerability of his Bond-baiting new show
  • H3 Behind the curtain on Saturday Night Live UK
  • H3 Hero Fiennes Tiffin takes Sherlock home
  • H3 Fashion
  • H3 The Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 puts the sneakerverse's biggest beef to bed
  • H3 The best cardigans for men are absolute layering catnip
  • H3 Like Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, couples who wear niche caps together, stay together
  • H3 Mr Porter's new-in is brimming with SS26 gems – and I'll prove it
  • H3 Is this Adidas' answer to the Vibram FiveFingers?
  • H3 How to watch the 2026 Met Gala livestream
  • H3 Culture
  • H3 Michael B. Jordan's Thomas Crown Affair is a swing for Oscar number two
  • H3 How Euphoria season 3 shaped its heinous cowboy villain, Alamo Brown
  • H3 With Highlander, Henry Cavill will take another nerdy franchise to the moon
  • H3 The best (and most anticipated) movies of 2026
  • H3 Watches
  • H3 Chronopolis, Geneva's vibey new watch fair, is “the party you want to be at”
  • H3 Frank Lampard's unrivalled watch rotation puts him top of the league
  • H3 Want one of the latest watch releases from Watches and Wonders? Be ready to wait
  • H3 Timothée Chalamet is officially in a relationship with this indie watchmaker
  • H3 GQ Recommends
  • H3 The best fragrances for men that'll set you ahead in the bedroom and boardroom
  • H3 The best men’s sales and fashion finds of the week
  • H3 The best wedding guest suits for 2026, and how to wear them
  • H3 Even New Balance's legendary 550 sneaker is 40% off right now
  • H3 The best men’s suit sales for top-tier tailoring on a budget
  • H3 The best Amazon luggage for stylish suitcases with speedy delivery
  • H3 Fitness
  • H3 Over 40 and thinking about doing your first marathon? Reggie Yates has some tips
  • H3 The 8 best golf polos that actually look good
  • H3 GQ's running essentials: The best running gear to line up PBs with
  • H3 The best golf clothing brands to improve your handicap (and look good doing it)
  • H3 GQ Sports
  • H3 Why the 2026 World Cup will be the most delightfully chaotic tournament yet
  • H3 GQ Shops: Sports, gadgets and grooming must-haves
  • H3 Everything you need to know about the 2026 Formula 1 rule changes
  • H3 England's 2026 World Cup kit is finally out. Here's where to shop it
  • H3 Gift guides
  • H3 The best hampers are your easiest gifting hack in 2026
  • H3 The best gifts for dads that are definitely on his wishlist in 2026
  • H3 The best gifts for mums that she actually wants in 2026
  • H3 The best women’s jewellery brands for thoughtful gifting that always delivers
  • H3 The best gifts for him that he actually wants in 2026
  • H3 The best gifts for her have birthdays and anniversaries all tied up with ribbon
  • H3 GQ Videos
  • H3 Maison Valentino and GQ featuring SUGA from BTS
  • H3 Maison Valentino and GQ featuring Don Toliver
  • H6 Select international site skipped

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

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

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

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

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found | British GQ ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
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
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 85/100 — 6 failing, 24 passed
REVIEW
85

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

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Navigation Area header.OneNavContainer-kolMaZ > div.OneNavRowGrid-dOvkpA > div.OneNavRowContent-iBmA-dB > div.OneNavAreaContainer-bbElNi
Navigation Area header.OneNavContainer-kolMaZ > div.OneNavRowGrid-dOvkpA > div.OneNavRowContent-iBmA-dB > div.OneNavAreaContainer-bbElNi
Navigation Area header.OneNavContainer-kolMaZ > div.OneNavRowGrid-dOvkpA > div.OneNavRowContent-iBmA-dB > div.OneNavAreaContainer-bbElNi

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.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
By Josiah Gogarty div.BylinesWrapper-hmpxZW > span.BylineWrapper-ikmJep > span.BylineNamesWrapper-dbXjdp > span.BylineName-cMqVZp
By span.BylineWrapper-ikmJep > span.BylineNamesWrapper-dbXjdp > span.BylineName-cMqVZp > span.BaseText-fEwdHD
By Jack King div.BylinesWrapper-hmpxZW > span.BylineWrapper-ikmJep > span.BylineNamesWrapper-dbXjdp > span.BylineName-cMqVZp
By span.BylineWrapper-ikmJep > span.BylineNamesWrapper-dbXjdp > span.BylineName-cMqVZp > span.BaseText-fEwdHD
By Adam Cheung div.BylinesWrapper-hmpxZW > span.BylineWrapper-ikmJep > span.BylineNamesWrapper-dbXjdp > span.BylineName-cMqVZp
By span.BylineWrapper-ikmJep > span.BylineNamesWrapper-dbXjdp > span.BylineName-cMqVZp > span.BaseText-fEwdHD

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Select international site div.SiteFooterNoticesContainerWrapper-cAtlnM > div.SiteFooterCollectionContainer-guXHPY > div.NavigationDropdownWrapper-dFqPxV > h6#assistive-label-site-footer-dropdown

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.ticker-view > div#647ede69406976fe334ee483 > section.TickerWrapper-ejmRwZ > a.BaseLink-haTOKm div.ticker-view > div#647ede69406976fe334ee483 > section.TickerWrapper-ejmRwZ > a.BaseLink-haTOKm
div.BaseWrap-sc-SkJtP > div#646b43f08651bb7da9ad301a > section.TickerWrapper-ejmRwZ > a.BaseLink-haTOKm div.BaseWrap-sc-SkJtP > div#646b43f08651bb7da9ad301a > section.TickerWrapper-ejmRwZ > a.BaseLink-haTOKm

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Privacy Policy & Cookie statement nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.external-link
Code of conduct nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.external-link
Terms & Conditions nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.external-link
Contact nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.NavigationInternalLink-dqrnq
Editorial Complaints Policy nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.external-link
Careers nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.external-link
Newsletter nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.NavigationInternalLink-dqrnq
Subscribe nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.NavigationInternalLink-dqrnq
Site Map nav.NavigationWrapper-cegDjS > ul.NavigationListWrapper-iMMryI > li.NavigationListItemWrapper-bdXEUV > a.NavigationInternalLink-dqrnq

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Britain div.SiteFooterNoticesContainerWrapper-cAtlnM > div.SiteFooterCollectionContainer-guXHPY > div.NavigationDropdownWrapper-dFqPxV > button#menu-button-site-footer-dropdown
○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
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●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
●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.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○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
○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.
○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
Landmark Structure
16 landmarks
PASS
16 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
7 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
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 "Navigation Row" MAIN ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer

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

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 54 images OK
PASS
All 54 images OK
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
52 image(s) with good alt text
54 images 52 good alt text 2 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 29 controls labeled
PASS
All 29 controls labeled
Info::
29 control(s) properly labeled
29 controls
29 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
pri_4de8eec0-ef79-417a-be42-22520111d7c8checkboxTargeted Advertisingaria-label
pri_2936cc91-a0d0-4927-8394-3e3724bdb36acheckboxSocial Media Cookiesaria-label
pri_c293c532-40d4-4012-9ec8-64c0d2e80e49checkboxPerformance Cookiesaria-label
pri_81901742-8803-49c7-b65d-f07301684041checkboxAudience Measurementaria-label
pri_29ebd463-72cc-403a-99bd-93ca1c4ea83acheckboxFunctional Cookiesaria-label
pri_c02deb9a-6197-4915-b376-bad31a62cdcacheckboxEssentialaria-label
1checkboxStore and/or access information on a devicearia-label
2checkboxUse limited data to select advertisingaria-label
3checkboxCreate profiles for personalised advertisingaria-label
4checkboxUse profiles to select personalised advertisingaria-label
5checkboxCreate profiles to personalise contentaria-label
6checkboxUse profiles to select personalised contentaria-label
7checkboxMeasure advertising performancearia-label
8checkboxMeasure content performancearia-label
9checkboxUnderstand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sourcesaria-label
10checkboxDevelop and improve servicesaria-label
11checkboxUse limited data to select contentaria-label
1checkboxUse precise geolocation dataaria-label
2checkboxActively scan device characteristics for identificationaria-label
gvl.740checkbox6sensearia-label
gvl.272checkboxA.Mobaria-label
gvl.1271checkboxABCS INSIGHTSaria-label
gvl.259checkboxADYOULIKE (OpenWeb)aria-label
gvl.27checkboxADventoriaria-label
gvl.174checkboxAMAaria-label
gvl.40checkboxActive Agent (Virtual Minds)aria-label
gvl.231checkboxAcuityAdsaria-label
gvl.196checkboxAdElement Media Solutionsaria-label
gvl.57checkboxAdara (Rate Gain)aria-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
h1 British GQ6.84:13.0:1
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#96938A
Pass
h2 We and our partners …6.84:13.0:1
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#96938A
Pass
h3 Josh Hutcherson like…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Top Stories6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 How6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 season 3 shaped its …6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 At Coachella, Justin…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Cos is making6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 , '80s sci-fi jacket…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 The Latest6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Chronopolis, Geneva'…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 The Nigo x Nike Air …6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Frank Lampard's unri…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Want one of the late…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Trending Right Now6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 GQ Hype6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 How Graham Norton tr…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Riz Ahmed on the mes…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Behind the curtain o…6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
Pass
h3 Hero Fiennes Tiffin …6.84:13.0:1
#000000
#96938A
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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