Accessibility

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

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX

Favicon & Branding

Action

3 icon(s) detected

FIX

3 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

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'>.

Multiple icon sizes detected

✓ favicon.ico Present

✗ PNG Icons Missing

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✓ Manifest Icons Present

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Web Manifest

Action

Valid manifest

FIX

Valid manifest

No name or short_name

Add a name field to identify the app.

192x192 icon present

Display mode: standalone

PWA Install Criteria Not Installable

Name ✗192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓

Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)

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: #fb392b

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

1 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 1 <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

27 headings, 2 skip(s)

REVIEW

27 headings, 2 skip(s)

Single H1 present

Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)

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

Heading level skipped: H4 → H6 (missing H5)

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

H1 Your private100% customizableonline journal.
H2 Loved by over 2 million journalers around the world.
H3 Unlimited entries
H3 Mobile apps
H3 Saves as you go
H3 Custom journals
H3 Reminders
H3 So much more...
H2 Built for journaling
H2 With you at all times, home or away
H2 Privacy is our #1 concern
H2 Loved by millions of people around the world
H5 Sister Joy skipped
H5 ⚡️ Mei
H5 Deb
H2 Start your journey today
H2 Choose your plan
H2 Start writing today and change your life
H2 Start writing today and change your life
H3 Diary and Journal Writing Resources
H4 Journaling Basics
H4 Types of Journals
H4 Diary Basics
H4 Types of Diaries
H6 Penzu skipped
H6 Journals
H6 Diaries

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 ▾

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Write In Private: Free Online Diary And Personal Journal | Penzu ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

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

20 pass 2 pass AA only

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 Loved by over 2 mill…	19.35:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFF3F2	Pass
h2 Built for journaling	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 With you at all time…	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 Privacy is our #1 co…	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 Loved by millions of…	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 Start your journey t…	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 Choose your plan	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 Start writing today …	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 change your life	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h2 Start writing today …	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h3 Unlimited entries	19.35:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFF3F2	Pass
h3 Mobile apps	19.35:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFF3F2	Pass
h3 Saves as you go	19.35:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFF3F2	Pass
h3 Custom journals	19.35:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFF3F2	Pass
h3 Reminders	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h3 So much more...	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
h3 Diary and Journal Wr…	13.07:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D2CACD	Pass
a Penzu Pro	5.72:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FB392B	Pass
a Support	5.72:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FB392B	Pass
a Download	19.35:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFF3F2	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.

Landmark Structure

4 landmarks

PASS

4 landmarks

<main> landmark present

1 <nav> landmark(s) found

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

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 12 images OK

PASS

All 12 images OK

12 image(s) with good alt text

12 images 12 good alt text

All images have appropriate alt text.

A+

Form Accessibility

All 1 controls labeled

PASS

All 1 controls labeled

1 control(s) properly labeled

1 controls

1 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#toggle	checkbox	Pay yearly	for/id

A+

Link & Button Quality

64 links, 13 buttons — all OK

PASS

64 links, 13 buttons — all OK

1 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://www.usa.edu/blog/ways-journaling-benefits-students/

63 link(s) with descriptive text

64 links

0 empty

0 generic text

1 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://www.usa.edu/blog/ways-journaling…	benefits of journaling	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text

76 links and buttons have descriptive text

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://www.usa.edu/blog/ways-journaling-benefits-students/

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

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

A+

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 95/100 — 2 failing, 24 passed

PASS

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
Start your free journal now `div.text-center > div.max-w-xs > div > button.btn-xlg`
Organize `div.grid > button.text-center > div > div.md:text-lg`
Remember `div.grid > button.text-center > div > div.md:text-lg`
Encrypt `div.grid > button.text-center > div > div.md:text-lg`
Phone `div.mb-8 > button.flex > div > div.text-zinc-800`
When not near your computer, you can continue to write in and read your journal… `div.mb-8 > button.flex > div > div.text-slate-500`
Tablet `div.mb-8 > button.flex > div > div.text-zinc-800`
If you have an iPad or Android tablet you can enjoy the same familiar mobile ex… `div.mb-8 > button.flex > div > div.text-slate-500`
@anafricandiva `div.h-[370px] > div.w-full > hgroup.flex-grow-1 > p.font-merriweather`
Penzu `div.h-[370px] > section > p.text-lg > strong.text-blue-500`
@thisismeihere `div.h-[370px] > div.w-full > hgroup.flex-grow-1 > p.font-merriweather`
Headspace + Penzu `div.h-[370px] > section > p.text-lg > strong.text-blue-500`
@sunoppositemoon `div.h-[370px] > div.w-full > hgroup.flex-grow-1 > p.font-merriweather`
Penzu `div.h-[370px] > section > p.text-lg > strong.text-blue-500`
(-60%) `div > div.flex > div.text-sm > span.text-emerald-500`
Get started `div.max-w-sm > div.relative > div.p-3 > button.btn-lg`
Most Popular `div.max-w-sm > div.relative > div.absolute > div.inline-flex`
/ year `div.relative > div.mb-4 > div.inline-flex > span.font-medium`
Go Pro -> `div.max-w-sm > div.relative > div.p-3 > a.btn-lg`
/ year `div.relative > div.mb-4 > div.inline-flex > span.font-medium`
Go Pro+ -> `div.max-w-sm > div.relative > div.p-3 > a.btn-lg`
Start your free journal now! `div.relative > div.max-w-xs > button.btn-xlg > span`
Free signup `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Penzu PRO `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Login `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Support `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Terms & conditions `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Privacy policy `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Journal prompts `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
What is a journal? `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Pregnancy journal `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Reflective journal `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Bible journal `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Dream journal `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Journal examples `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Five year journal `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Secret diary `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Electronic diary `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Diary templates `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Wedding diary `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
School diary `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Health diary `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
Food diary `div.sm:col-span-6 > ul.text-sm > li > a.text-neutral-600`
© 2026 Penzu Inc. All rights reserved. `footer.bg-red-50 > div.max-w-6xl > div.md:flex > div.text-sm`

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
Sister Joy `div.h-[370px] > div.w-full > hgroup.flex-grow-1 > h5.font-bold`
Penzu `div.max-w-6xl > div.grid > div.sm:col-span-6 > h6.text-sm`

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

○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

●Form elements have associated labels

●`[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 are distinguishable without relying on color.

●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

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[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

○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

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

○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.

○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.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.