Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

4 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX

Landmark Structure

Action

6 landmarks

FIX

6 landmarks

No <main> landmark found

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

4 <nav> landmark(s) found

4 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

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

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

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

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

404 Error Page

Action

HTTP 429, bare page

FIX

HTTP 429, bare page

Unexpected status code: HTTP 429

Expected HTTP 404 but received 429. This may confuse search engine crawlers.

Got: HTTP 429

Bare server default 404 page

The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.

404 Page Quality Default 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 429 ✗Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗

Web Manifest

Action

Not found

FIX

Not found

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.

Dark Mode Support

Action

Theme color only

FIX

Theme color only

Theme-color present but no dark variant

A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.

Got: #ac130d

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModePartial Dark Mode

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

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 ✗

Navigation UX

Action

No navigation patterns

FIX

No navigation patterns

4 navigation landmark(s) detected

No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected

These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.

Breadcrumbs

Skip Link

Labeled Navigation 4 <nav> element(s)

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.

Heading Hierarchy

No headings

REVIEW

No headings

No headings found

Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

No headings found

Headings create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Why this matters

A page with zero headings is unnavigable by assistive tech and reads as one undifferentiated wall of text.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between H1-H6 elements. A page with no headings has no skip targets — users have to read every word linearly. Adding a heading hierarchy (one H1, then H2 sections, optional H3 subsections) makes the page skimmable for both AT and human readers.

Source: WCAG 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Favicon & Branding

7 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

7 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 86/100 — 4 failing, 22 passed

REVIEW

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
Login `body > header#nav > nav.corner > a.corner`
48 `li#story_q6j2fu > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
tratt.net `li#story_q6j2fu > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
ltratt `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
11 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
36 `li#story_otzxqs > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
jon.chrt.dev `li#story_otzxqs > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
bugsmith `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
10 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
28 `li#story_nihbc8 > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
fsf.org `li#story_nihbc8 > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
jfred `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
3 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
18 `li#story_ydlsfn > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
app.element.io `li#story_ydlsfn > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
milkcanworld `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
2 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
24 `li#story_jbyxup > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
bsky.app `li#story_jbyxup > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
linkdd `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
7 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
github.com/xataio `li#story_8disen > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
tsg `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
6 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
146 `li#story_4vvozb > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
ziglang.org `li#story_4vvozb > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
vpol `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
31 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
56 `li#story_vb70md > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
tinkering.xyz `li#story_vb70md > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
zmitchell `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
19 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
33 `li#story_zubxux > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
lewiscampbell.tech `li#story_zubxux > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
LAC-Tech `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
23 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
arxiv.org `li#story_r4dspa > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
krig `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
5 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
17 `li#story_hphrhd > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
warped3.substack.com `li#story_hphrhd > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
technetium `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
10 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
stylewarning.com `li#story_inohss > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
Corbin `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
6 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
69 `li#story_ak5mgm > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
codeberg.org `li#story_ak5mgm > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
jmelesky `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
30 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
29 `li#story_orvtly > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
iczelia.net `li#story_orvtly > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
eBPF `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
17 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
58 `li#story_l6c9wi > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
lisyarus.github.io `li#story_l6c9wi > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
intarga `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
29 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
17 `li#story_tb3mga > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
fset.common-lisp.dev `li#story_tb3mga > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
amoroso `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
13 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
freebsdfoundation.org `li#story_9ooaxp > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
calvin `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
7 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
13 `li#story_xt0wqm > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
daverupert.com `li#story_xt0wqm > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
uncenter `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
5 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
23 `li#story_krdjnf > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
truffleruby.dev `li#story_krdjnf > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
eregon `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
25 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
simonhartcher.com `li#story_51obiz > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
authored by `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
deevus `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
15 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
dbreunig.com `li#story_dzlbeb > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
zk `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
33 minutes ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
30 `li#story_7lmezq > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
adele.pages.casa `li#story_7lmezq > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
Aks `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
28 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
28 `li#story_nfelvb > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
armanckeser.com `li#story_nfelvb > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
ciferkey `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
23 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
github.com/inamiy `li#story_mt33ed > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
snej `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
7 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
57 `li#story_hedf1w > div.story_liner > div.voters > a.upvoter`
trifectatech.org `li#story_hedf1w > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`
via `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > span`
LesleyLai `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
36 hours ago `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > time`
caches `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > label.caches`
About `body > footer > nav > a`
Tags `body > footer > nav > a`
Filter `body > footer > nav > a`
Moderation Log `body > footer > nav > a`

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
bugsmith `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
zmitchell `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
LAC-Tech `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
eregon `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`
deevus `div.story_liner > div.details > div.byline > a.u-author`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
compilers `div.story_liner > div.details > span.tags > a.tag`
programming `div.story_liner > div.details > span.tags > a.tag`
vibecoding `div.story_liner > div.details > span.tags > a.tag`
adele.pages.casa `li#story_7lmezq > div.story_liner > div.details > a.domain`

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html `html`

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

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●`[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

●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

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

●Identical links have the same purpose.

●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` 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

○Buttons have an accessible name

○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.

○Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

○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.

○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+

Alt Text Quality

All 25 images OK

PASS

All 25 images OK

25 image(s) with good alt text

25 images 25 good alt text

All images have appropriate alt text.

A+

Form Accessibility

All 25 controls labeled

PASS

All 25 controls labeled

25 control(s) properly labeled

25 controls

25 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#caches_q6j2fu	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_otzxqs	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_nihbc8	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_ydlsfn	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_jbyxup	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_8disen	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_4vvozb	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_vb70md	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_zubxux	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_r4dspa	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_hphrhd	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_inohss	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_ak5mgm	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_orvtly	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_l6c9wi	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_tb3mga	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_9ooaxp	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_xt0wqm	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_krdjnf	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_51obiz	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_dzlbeb	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_7lmezq	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_nfelvb	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_mt33ed	checkbox	caches	for/id
#caches_hedf1w	checkbox	caches	for/id

A+

Link & Button Quality

278 links, 0 buttons — all OK

PASS

278 links, 0 buttons — all OK

278 link(s) with descriptive text

278 links

0 empty

0 generic text

0 new tab

0 empty buttons

All links and buttons have descriptive accessible text.

278 links and buttons have descriptive text

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)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
title Lobsters	18.10:1	4.5:1	#000000	#EEEEEE	Pass
a Active	19.77:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F8F8F8	Pass
a Recent	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Comments	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Search	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Login	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Login	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Retrofitting JIT Com…	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a compilers	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a tratt.net	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
span authored by	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a ltratt	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
time 11 hours ago	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
label caches	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a 14 comments	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Archive.org	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Ghostarchive	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a Things you didn't kn…	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a databases	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	Pass
a jon.chrt.dev	20.82:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FEFEFE	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.

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