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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
4
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 4 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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
404 Error Page
Action
Could not test
REVIEW
Could not test
Info::
404 page could not be tested
The 404 page check encountered an error. This may be due to a timeout or network issue.

404 page quality check not available.

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 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
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA 4 pass AA only
a News & Events
4.27:1
#000000
on
#7E703E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
a Culture & Trends
1.13:1
#000000
on
#16120E
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 YouTube Official Blo…18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h2 Topics18.67:13.0:1
#000000
#DAF8F0
Pass
h2 Featured18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h2 Explore topics18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h2 Homepage Hero Slider18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h2 YouTube Official Blo…18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h2 YouTube on the big s…18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h2 Discover More18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
h3 Suggested Searches7.37:13.0:1
#000000
#999999
Pass
h3 From the CEO: What…18.93:13.0:1
#000000
#F3F3F3
Pass
title Official YouTube Blo…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span blog.youtube uses co…19.39:14.5:1
#000000
#EFF7FD
Pass
a Learn more17.50:14.5:1
#000000
#D7EEFA
Pass
button OK, got it5.19:14.5:1
#000000
#058D8B
Pass
span Skip to Main Content5.00:14.5:1
#000000
#1D8A81
Pass
a News & Events4.27:14.5:1
#000000
#7E703E
Fail
a Creator & Artist Sto…4.76:14.5:1
#000000
#AE6720
Pass
a Culture & Trends1.13:14.5:1
#000000
#16120E
Fail
a Inside YouTube7.89:14.5:1
#000000
#D2905D
Pass
a Made On YouTube6.15:14.5:1
#000000
#BD7C4A
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.

A
Landmark Structure
7 landmarks
PASS
7 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main navigation" MAIN 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

A+
Heading Hierarchy
56 headings
PASS
56 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H3 Suggested Searches
  • H2 Topics
  • H2 Featured
  • H3 From the CEO: What’s coming to YouTube in 2026
  • H2 Explore topics
  • H1 YouTube Official Blog
  • H2 Homepage Hero Slider
  • H3 How news organisations are thinking video-first
  • H3 Helping families across Europe build healthy digital habits
  • H3 Coachella 2026 weekend two YouTube preview
  • H3 Top Coachella moments from the weekend one livestream
  • H3 WHATMORE at Coachella 2026: From YouTube Foundry to the Gobi Stage
  • H3 How news organisations are thinking video-first
  • H3 Helping families across Europe build healthy digital habits
  • H3 Coachella 2026 weekend two YouTube preview
  • H3 Top Coachella moments from the weekend one livestream
  • H3 WHATMORE at Coachella 2026: From YouTube Foundry to the Gobi Stage
  • H3 How news organisations are thinking video-first
  • H3 Helping families across Europe build healthy digital habits
  • H3 Coachella 2026 weekend two YouTube preview
  • H3 Top Coachella moments from the weekend one livestream
  • H3 WHATMORE at Coachella 2026: From YouTube Foundry to the Gobi Stage
  • H3 How news organisations are thinking video-first
  • H3 Helping families across Europe build healthy digital habits
  • H3 Coachella 2026 weekend two YouTube preview
  • H3 Top Coachella moments from the weekend one livestream
  • H3 WHATMORE at Coachella 2026: From YouTube Foundry to the Gobi Stage
  • H3 How news organisations are thinking video-first
  • H3 Helping families across Europe build healthy digital habits
  • H3 Coachella 2026 weekend two YouTube preview
  • H3 Top Coachella moments from the weekend one livestream
  • H3 WHATMORE at Coachella 2026: From YouTube Foundry to the Gobi Stage
  • H3 How news organisations are thinking video-first
  • H3 Helping families across Europe build healthy digital habits
  • H3 Coachella 2026 weekend two YouTube preview
  • H3 Top Coachella moments from the weekend one livestream
  • H3 WHATMORE at Coachella 2026: From YouTube Foundry to the Gobi Stage
  • H2 Expanding likeness detection to the entertainment industry
  • H2 First We Feast debuts new series ‘Slice Joint’ on YouTube
  • H2 How YouTube creators shape music festival fashion and identity
  • H2 New YouTube report shows how online animators are reshaping the entertainment industry
  • H2 How to watch NASA’s Artemis II journey on YouTube
  • H2 YouTube Official Blog Card Grid
  • H2 YouTube TV YouTube on the big screen
  • H3 5 new features to help creators shine on TV screens
  • H3 The future of entertainment is here: see what’s next on YouTube
  • H3 YouTube at 30,000 ft.
  • H3 Creators are taking over TV – here are 10 tips
  • H2 Discover More
  • H2 Our Channels
  • H2 X (Twitter)
  • H2 About YouTube
  • H2 YouTube Products
  • H2 For Business
  • H2 For Creators
  • H2 Our Commitments
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 39 images OK
PASS
All 39 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
12 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
26 image(s) with good alt text
39 images 26 good alt text 12 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 3 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 3 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#yt-picker-languageselectSelect a languagearia-label
inputtextEmail addressaria-label
inputsubmit(none)none

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

<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

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 28 passed
PASS
90

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
WORK DIARIES div.youtube-discover-more__wrapper > ul.youtube-discover-more__tags > li.youtube-discover-more__tag > a.youtube-discover-more__link

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Learn more body.template-youtube-homepage > div#glue-cookie-notification-bar-1 > p.glue-cookie-notification-bar__text > a.glue-cookie-notification-bar__more

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
NEWS AND EVENTS EXPANDING LIKENESS DETECTION TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY BY … section.yt-carousel-short-posts > div.grid > div.yt-carousel-short-posts__wrapper > ul.yt-carousel-short-posts__carousel

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
●`[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.
●Select elements have associated label elements.
●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
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links have a discernible name
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[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 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
○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.
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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.
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